Blackburn captain Chris Samba should make his first appearance of the season after overcoming a groin injury.
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.
Everton winger Diniyar Bilyaletdinov is available after completing a three-match ban.
Fit-again pair Mikel Arteta and Marouane Fellaini are poised for their first league starts of the season.
