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Preview: Norwich City vs. Everton

Preview: Norwich vs. Everton
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Paul Lambert welcomes back Norwich City captain Grant Holt from suspension, while Roston Drenthe returns for Everton.

Everton will be aiming to extend their lead over Merseyside rivals Liverpool with a win over Norwich City at Carrow Road on Saturday.

David Moyes's men have won their last three games in all competitions, reaching an FA Cup semi-final and climbing to seventh in the Premier League table in the process.

Despite taking only four points from their last six league matches, the Canaries have amassed an impressive 39 points and are 11 clear of the relegation zone with seven fixtures remaining.

Captain Grant Holt will be available for Paul Lambert's side after serving a suspension, while winger Anthony Pilkington could return after missing the last two games with a hamstring injury.

A knee injury will prevent James Vaughan from facing his former employers, while defenders Marc Tierney (groin) and Daniel Ayala (knee) will also miss the game after they were injured on reserve duty in midweek.

Roston Drenthe has travelled with the Toffees squad following his return from compassionate leave and could start, but long-term absentees Jack Rodwell (hamstring) and Seamus Coleman (thigh) are not yet fit to return.

Current form:

Norwich:LWLDLL
Everton:LLDLWL

Possible lineups

Norwich: Ruddy; Martin, Whitbread, Ward, Naughton; R Bennett, Pilkington, Hoolahan, Fox; Holt, Morison

Everton: Howard; Hibbert, Heitinga, Jagielka, Baines; Gibson, Cahill, Fellaini, Pienaar, Drenthe; Jelavic

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