EVERTON v Manchester City: Sylvain Distin set to make comeback against old employers

15 January 2010 15:41
Sylvain Distin could be in line for a return to action against one of his former teams when Everton host Manchester City in the Barclays Premier League. [LNB]The Toffees defender has not played since early December but is nearing a full recovery from his hamstring problem. [LNB]Manager David Moyes has confirmed Lucas Neill is available to play against City before his proposed move to Galatasaray. [LNB] Recovered: Distin (right) could play a part against City[LNB]Victor Anichebe, Mikel Arteta, Tony Hibbert, Phil Jagielka, Jack Rodwell and Dan Gosling are all injured, while Ayegbeni Yakubu and Joseph Yobo are at the Africa Cup of Nations. [LNB]It is understood Brazilian striker Jo will not feature in the squad following his suspension for a breach of discipline. [LNB]Provisional squad: Howard, Distin, Heitinga, Baines, Neill, Bilyaletdinov, Vaughan, Cahill, Neville, Fellaini, Pienaar, Osman, Donovan, Nash, Baxter, Agard, Coleman, Duffy.  [LNB]CLICK HERE FOR THE REST OF THE WEEKEND PREMIER LEAGUE TEAM NEWS  

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