Liverpool striker Fernando Torres has been declared fit following an adductor strain, while left-back Paul Konchesky has recovered from a hamstring injury.
But forward Dirk Kuyt is set for a month on the sidelines after twisting his ankle playing for the Netherlands.
Everton
Doubtful: Saha (calf)
Injured: Anichebe (knee), Fellaini & Jagielka (both hamstring), Pienaar (groin), Rodwell (ankle), Saha (calf)
Liverpool
Doubtful: Agger (back), Aurelio (Achilles)
Injured: Kuyt (ankle)
MATCH PREVIEW
Following a week of unparalleled drama in the Liverpool boardroom, attention returns to on-field matters as Goodison Park hosts the 214th Merseyside derby.
I know how frustrated the fans have been with what has been going on and I can understand their feelings... But we've all suffered in this, especially the supporters, and now it's time for us all to pull together and help move the club forward
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard
A look at the Premier League table makes uncomfortable reading for both clubs, and they meet on Sunday with more than just local pride at stake. Liverpool have made their worst start to a top-flight campaign since 1953/54 - a season that ended in relegation.
Fans chanted for manager Roy Hodgson to be replaced during the Reds' last match, a dismal 2-1 home defeat to newly promoted Blackpool, and the former Fulham boss has admitted he doesn't know how long it will take before his methods start to bear fruit.
Goals remain a major concern and Hodgson will be praying for the return to form of striker Fernando Torres, who has spent the two-week international break recovering from an adductor strain.
Things are scarcely better at Everton, who finally registered their first win of the season at Birmingham last time out but remain without a win at Goodison. It is four years since David Moyes's side enjoyed a league victory in this derby, and Toffees fans will be relishing the opportunity to end that sequence while inflicting more gloom on their Merseyside neighbours.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• The last 11 league derbies on Merseyside have produced 10 red cards. There have been more sendings off in this fixture (19) than in any other in the Premier League.
• Everton have failed to win any of their last seven Premier League encounters with Liverpool. They last won this fixture in September 2006.
• Fernando Torres has scored three goals in three league games against Everton.
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Everton
• Despite their slow start to the new campaign the Toffees have not lost by more than one goal in a league-high 30 matches.
• Everton have picked up only six yellow cards this season, fewer than any other team.
• David Moyes's side have made fewer tackles than any other team in the top flight (115).
Liverpool
• Roy Hodgson has not won away from home in his last 21 Premier League matches as a coach with Liverpool and Fulham.
• This is their poorest start to a top-flight campaign since 1953/54 (based on three points for a win).
• They have managed only one win in their last nine league outings, and one of their last 12 away from home.
LEADING GOALSCORERS
Everton
Cahill: 3 goals (3 league)
Liverpool
Ngog: 7 goals (1 league); Gerrard: 4 goals (3 league)
MATCH OFFICIALS
Referee: Howard Webb
Assistant referees: Dave Bryan & Mike Mullarkey
Fourth official: Andre Marriner
LAST LEAGUE MATCH LINE-UPS
Everton (W2-0 v Birmingham, a): Howard, Neville, Distin, Jagielka, Baines, Coleman (Bilyaletdinov 86), Fellaini, Arteta, Osman, Cahill, Yakubu (Heitinga 79). Subs Not Used: Mucha, Hibbert, Beckford, Gueye, Barkley.
Liverpool (L1-2 v Blackpool, h): Reina, Johnson, Kyrgiakos, Skrtel, Carragher, Poulsen (Jovanovic 60), Meireles, Kuyt, Gerrard, Cole (Maxi 88), Torres (Ngog 10). Subs Not Used: Jones, Lucas, Spearing, Kelly.
Source: BBC Sport
Source: BBC Sport