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Everton v Tottenham preview
Everton could leapfrog Aston Villa in fifth place should they claim only their third ever victory over Tottenham at Goodison Park. The Toffees, who remarkably have only beaten their London rivals twice on home soil, are already assured of a place in Europe with three matches left to play.However, fifth place would see David Moyes' side into the play-off round for the Europa League as opposed to a third qualifying round tie.Should they win the FA Cup final Everton will automatically enter the play-off round regardless of their league standing.Defeat to Manchester City last time out ended a seven-match winning streak at Goodison which is sure to be fresh in the players' minds.They can, however, take comfort in the knowledge that they are bidding for the double over Harry Redknapp's side after beating their capital rivals 1-0 at White Hart Lane back in November. Spurs newsSpurs themselves are in pursuit of possible entry into Europe as they maintain their challenge on seventh-place West Ham.No doubt full of confidence, Redknapp's side have won six of their last nine Premier League games.Their home record is far superior to their away form though, with just one win recorded in their last five on the road.And, having conceded seven goals in their last two away games, Redknapp will no doubt be looking to tighten things up at the back heading into Sunday's tie.Team newsEverton will be without Phil Jagielka, who was stretchered off in the defeat to Manchester City last weekend.The 26-year-old will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on a cruciate ligament injury.Defender Tony Hibbert has been ruled out with a neck injury which kept him out of last weekend's win over Sunderland.Both Lars Jacobsen and Leon Osman will face late fitness tests.Spurs will be without winger Aaron Lennon who is struggling with a groin strain and remains sidelined.Benoit Assou-Ekotto is ruled out by a foot problem, while David Bentley (hamstring) is a doubt and Jamie O'Hara (knee) is facing surgery.Didier Zokora, Michael Dawson and Darren Bent will all miss the trip to Goodison Park through injury. Possible starting XlsEverton: Howard, Jacobsen, Lescott, Yobo, Baines, Neville, Gosling, Fellaini, Pienaar, Cahill, JoSpurs: Gomes; Corluka, Woodgate, King, Bale; Huddlestone, Palacios, Jenas, Modric; Pavlyuchenko, Keane