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Last updated: 9th May 2008

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Everton play host to Newcastle aiming to clinch fifth spot in the table and with it Uefa Cup football.

The Toffees require only a point at Goodison Park to ensure they finish ahead of Aston Villa in the race for fifth spot.

The home side will have to make do without influential midfielder Mikel Arteta after he returned to Spain to undergo a stomach operation.

Everton boss David Moyes has no other injury worries to contend with and could stick with the side that lost narrowly to Arsenal last weekend.

That means Tony Hibbert will continue at right-back, with skipper Phil Neville continuing in the holding midfield role.

Newcastle make the trip to Merseyside with Kevin Keegan's showdown talks with owner Mike Ashley overshadowing the contest.

Mark Viduka is missing for The Magpies as he requires surgery on his troublesome Achilles injury.

Midfielder Joey Barton is unavailable because of his bail conditions, while Emre will not be involved.

James Milner will not be risked as he continues his recovery from a foot problem

Shay Given remains sidelined meaning Steve Harper will continue in goal and Keegan could decide to give some of his fringe players a chance to impress.

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