Everton have James Garner hope but midfield conundrum as two players make life difficult

Everton manager David Moyes faces a midfield selection dilemma ahead of facing Newcastle United, with Harrison Armstrong and Hayden Hackney competing for places. Moyes hopes James Garner's first goal of the season in their 3-1 Carabao Cup win over Newcastle will spark his form after recovering from hernia surgery. Hackney also scored his first goal for the club during the victory.

Armstrong has started every Premier League match this season after a proposed £40million move to Nottingham Forest collapsed. Meanwhile, striker Thierno Barry scored his seventh goal in 11 games during Thursday's cup fixture, cementing his role as the club's primary center-forward following Beto's departure and a failed move for Folarin Balogun.