Blackburn captain Chris Samba should make his first appearance of the season after overcoming a groin injury.<br /><br />Fellow central defender Ryan Nelsen may miss out with a persistent knee injury, but there could be a debut for new midfield signing Simon Vukcevic.<br /><br />Everton winger Diniyar Bilyaletdinov is available after completing a three-match ban.<br /><br />Fit-again pair Mikel Arteta and Marouane Fellaini are poised for their first league starts of the season.
