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Branthwaite available for Newcastle clash after concussion

Jarrad Branthwaite is expected to be available for Everton's Monday night clash with Newcastle United after missing two games with concussion.

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Everton players celebrate on the pitch, illustrating the team context for Branthwaite’s expected return against Newcastle after concussion.
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Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite is expected to be available for Monday's Premier League match against Newcastle United, which kicks off at 8pm GMT.

Branthwaite has missed the Toffees' past two games because of concussion protocols, following a collision nearly a fortnight ago.

Everton beat Newcastle 3-1 in the Carabao Cup at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Thursday night. Speaking at his pre-match press conference immediately after that game, Everton manager Moyes said: "Jarrad should have recovered from his concussion and also the timescale which we had to abide by."

Asked whether the club had come through the Carabao Cup tie without further injury concerns, Moyes added: "I think so. I know we're talking about Monday, but you never know until you get them back in the following day [after the game] and see how everybody is – but hopefully things will be okay."

Everton are 11th in the Premier League table after eight matches, while Newcastle sit eighth.

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