Source: Daily_Mail
Everton defender Phil Jagielka ruled out of busy festive programme
Phil Jagielka will miss Everton's entire Christmas and New Year programme after he suffered a thigh injury against Manchester City on Monday.[LNB]The England defender had a scan on Merseyside on Tuesday after he limped out ofthe 2-1 win and has been ruled out of games against Birmingham, West Ham and Stoke.[LNB] Blow: Jagielka holds off a challenge from Ya Ya Toure on Monday night[LNB]He could also miss the Goodison Park match against Tottenham on January 5 as wellas the FA Cup third round tie at Scunthorpe three days later.[LNB]It is a blow for Everton, who are already without Holland defender John Heitinga - Jagielka's natural replacement - because of knee trouble.[LNB]Everton fear he will be out untilthe new year, too, after he saw a specialist on Tuesday.[LNB]Bordeaux, meanwhile, are ready to bid for Everton striker Louis Saha when theJanuary transfer window opens.[LNB] Howard revels in the 'pure emotion' of Everton's victory over Manchester CityMoyes calls for consistency after Everton dump Man City at EastlandsEVERTON FC
