Team NewsRonald Koeman says Saturday is too soon for new signing Ashley Williams but fellow summer additions Maarten Stekelenburg and Idrissa Gueye could be in line for their competitive debuts.
Romelu Lukaku (cut) and Seamus Coleman (ankle) are doubts but Phil Jagielka (hamstring) and Darron Gibson are fit.
For Tottenham, new boys Victor Wanyama and Vincent Janssen could both make their competitive debuts for the north London club. However, two definite absentees for Spurs are Moussa Dembélé, who is serving a four-game suspension from last season, and Heung-Min Son, currently representing South Korea in the Rio Olympics.
FormTottenham come into this opening Premier League fixture on the back of a 6-1 win over Serie A side Inter Milan. Goals from Eric Lamela, Dele Alli, Vincent Janssen, Shayon Harrison and a double from Harry Kane handed the Londoners a comprehensive victory in Norway.
Mauricio Pochettino’s side had, however, lost their two previous friendlies against Juventus and Atletico Madrid, as part of the International Champions Trophy in Australia.
Everton, meanwhile, suffered a 1-0 home defeat at the hands of Espanyol in their final pre-season fixture. The Blues did collect victories over Barnsley and MK Dons during pre-season, while also competing in the Dresden Cup in Germany.
Previous MeetingEverton 1-1 Tottenham Hotspur - 3rd of January 2016
Both Everton and Tottenham had to settle for a share of the spoils as they kicked off the New Year with a draw.
Harry Kane and Ben Davies hit the woodwork either side of Aaron Lennon opening the scoring.
The winger angled a half-volley from the edge of the box that whistled past Hugo Lloris. But Dele Alli equalised for the visors in first half stoppage time.
Muhamed Besic’s fizzing drive was well saved by Lloris but it ended in a stalemate.
Key Man – Erik Lamela
Spurs have plenty of options going forward with the likes of Dele Alli, Christian Eriksen and Nacer Chadli al vying for the attacking midfield spots behind central striker Harry Kane.
All bring different qualities but its the technical ability and unpredictability of Argnetina international Lamela that sees him play week in, week out.
From scoring rabonas from the edge of the box, to cutting in on his favoured left foot, the former Roma man initially struggled after his £25.8million move from Serie A in 2013 but has more than found his feet in the Premier League. He netted 11 goals in 44 appearances last term, and was away with his country in the Copa America this summer.
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