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Everton v Blackburn preview
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Everton will be hoping to take some momentum from Europe into their Premier League campaign when they face Blackburn on Sunday.[LNB] David Moyes' side have made a shaky start to the season, suffering another setback last time out against Fulham.[LNB]Despite their league struggles, the Toffees have shown fine form in the Europa League, claiming a convincing qualifying round victory over Sigma Olomouc before hammering AEK Athens in the first group match on Thursday.[LNB]But those performances will have to be transformed into domestic success soon if Everton are to mount another challenge for the European places this season.[LNB]Blackburn also endured a faltering start to the current campaign but managed to pick up their first win of the season against Wolves last Saturday.[LNB]After scoring only once in their first three games, Rovers looked much more dangerous in front of goal against Mick McCarthy's side and could have widened the eventual 3-1 scoreline were it not for keeper Wayne Hennessey.[LNB]But Blackburn are still looking for a first point away from home, having benefited from three out of their first four games being held at Ewood Park.[LNB]However, Rovers did emerge victorious the last time they travelled to Goodison Park when Andre Ooijer struck in injury-time on the opening day of last season.[LNB]Team newsNew Everton signing Lucas Neill is ready for a debut against his former club but it remains to be seen whether or not Moyes will elect to continue with Tony Hibbert.[LNB]Skipper Phil Neville has been added to the Toffees' list of long-term absentees after damaging knee ligaments at Craven Cottage.[LNB]After an impressive full debut against AEK in midweek, Russian winger Diniyar Bilyaletdinov could start with versatile new boy John Heitinga also in contention for a place in the first XI.[LNB]Moyes is still without the services of key players Mikel Arteta and Phil Jagielka, who both still face lengthy spells on the sidelines but Yakubu is nearing a return to full fitness following another substitute appearance on Thursday.[LNB]In contrast, Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce has a full-strength squad to choose from ahead of the contest.[LNB]Midfielder Steven Nzonzi and front-man Benni McCarthy have both recovered from injuries and will be available for selection on Sunday.[LNB]Former Everton defender Lars Jacobsen is set to make a return to Goodison Park if he retains his place at right-back ahead of new signing Michel Salgado. [LNB]Possible Starting XIsEverton: Howard, Heitinga, Yobo, Distin, Baines, Pienaar, Bilyaletdinov, Fellaini, Rodwell, Cahill, Jo[LNB]Blackburn: Robinson, Jacobsen, Chimbonda, Samba, Givet, Andrews, Grella, Diouf, Dunn Pedersen, Roberts[LNB]
