West Brom are without Nacer Chadli, who suffered a recurrence of a thigh problem against Stoke City.
Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye is a doubt for the rest of the festive period after he limped off injured against Chelsea, but captain Wayne Rooney is hopeful of recovering in time from flu.
Did you know?
West Bromwich Albion have lost each of their last three Boxing Day league matches in league competition, while Everton haven’t lost away on Boxing Day since 2005 at Aston Villa (0-4), winning three and drawing two since.
Everton's run of three consecutive away wins versus West Brom is their best current run in the competition, while only at Manchester City (4 between 2008-2010) and Sunderland (4 between 2002-2009) have they recorded longer away winning runs in the competition
Gareth Barry could become the first player to feature in 18 Premier League matches on Boxing Day, surpassing Frank Lampard whom he is currently level with (17).
Only Dimitar Berbatov (5G 5A) has been directly involved in more PL goals on Boxing Day than Wayne Rooney (4G 5A).
What the managers say
Alan Pardew: "We need to get our stadium rocking against Everton because that might just be the difference that gets us out of this terrible run."
See: Pardew: We need the fans more than ever
Sam Allardyce: "I'm very pleased we've achieved so much in such a short period of time coming into Christmas and with so many games coming up, and also with us being undefeated since I got here."
See: Allardyce pleased with progress
Referee: Roger East
Assistants: Adam Nunn, Derek Eaton
Fourth official: Neil Swarbrick
