Everton need a win to keep the pressure on Arsenal above them and restore their six-point lead on rivals Liverpool, but a trip to Carrow Road is no easy task. Norwich have been beaten on their own turf by just three teams in the Premier League this season, boasting victories over Arsenal and Manchester United in that run, and the forecasted snow will only make the visit more arduous. Norwich have captain Grant Holt back from injury, while David Moyes needs Nikica Jelavic to rediscover last season's form, with Victor Anichebe a doubt.
Subs from Camp, Steer, Whittaker, Fox, Howson, Jackson, R Bennett, E Bennett, Surman, Becchio, Barnett, Tierney, Kamara
The two clubs have drawn each of their last three league encounters. Five of their previous 11 Premier League meetings have ended all-square (45%).
Norwich are without a win in their last seven league games against the Merseysiders. Their last win was a 3-0 home victory against Mike Walker's Everton in March 1994. Both of Norwich's only other two Premier League wins against theToffees came when Walker was the Canaries' boss.
The Canaries are winless in their last nine Premier League games (D4, L5). They have drawn four of their last five matches.
Wes Hoolahan's goal in the 1-1 draw at home to Tottenham at the end of January is the only time Norwich have scored in their last five Premier League matches.
The Toffees have drawn seven of 14 matches against sides currently in the bottom half of the table, although they have suffered only one defeat (2-1 at Reading).
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