Everton Team News For Newcastle Trip

Jarrad Branthwaite and Seamus Coleman will miss Everton's final-day clash with Newcastle United on Sunday.

The Blues head to St James' Park for a 4pm (BST) kick-off, knowing a 13th-placed finish is guaranteed after last weekend's 2-0 home win over Southampton, and Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham and Wolves all failed to win.

Branthwaite and Coleman were both forced off during Goodison Park's last-ever Premier League game with hamstring and thigh issues respectively – and boss David Moyes has confirmed neither will be available this weekend.

Speaking in Friday's pre-match press conference at Finch Farm, Moyes said: "Jarrad is injured and won't be available. He'll be out for four or five weeks with his hamstring [injury]. It's a big loss but we have to live with it.

"Seamus has a thigh strain so he won't be available, either."

James Tarkowski (groin), Jesper Lindstrøm (hernia) and Orel Mangala (knee) also remained unavailable for the Toffees.

It has been confirmed Abdoulaye Doucoure, Ashley Young, Asmir Begovic and Joao Virginia will all leave when their current contracts expire at the end of next month.

Discussing the future of several other players in the same predicament, Moyes said the Club will likely offer an update on Monday, following the final game of the season.

The Opposition

Eddie Howe's side head into the clash knowing a win will guarantee Champions League qualification.

Sven Botman is expected to be available, having come through his return from injury in last weekend's 1-0 defeat to Arsenal.

Top scorer Alexander Isak could return after a groin injury, with the Newcastle boss saying on Friday: “[Isak] is doing okay. He hasn’t trained with us yet, but he’s made good progress throughout the week. The next couple of days will be absolutely crucial to his availability on Sunday. There’s a chance.”

Kieran Tripper and Matt Targett also face late fitness checks, but Joelinton and Lewis Hall have been ruled out.