Everton return to action after the international break when they welcome Manchester United to Goodison Park on Sunday (16.30 GMT).
Yet the pause of the season has hardly been quiet for the Toffees. During the hiatus, they were slapped with a 10-point deduction by the Premier League for a breach of financial rules - something the club will appeal.
Sean Dyche's side's 3-2 win at Crystal Palace before the pause saw them move up to 14th in the table. Yet they have now jettisoned to 19th and have a challenge to avoid relegation.
Fans in their tens of thousands will protest the penalty Everton have been hit with. A bearpit of an atmosphere is expected against a United side who have been under fire, having edged to a 1-0 victory over Luton Town last time out.
Ahead of the encounter, here is the latest team news for both sides.
1. Dele Alli - out
The midfielder trained in Dubai during the international break but is still a period away from being available.
2. Amadou Onana - out
The midfielder was forced out of Belgium duty because of an ongoing calf problem.
3. Andre Gomes - out
The Portuguese midfielder has been troubled by an ongoing calf issue and not been seen since Everton's opening-day loss to Fulham.
4. Seamus Coleman - doubt
The Everton skipper has been sidelined since May because of a knee injury. He's made three appearances for the under-21s but much will depend if he's deemed fit and ready to make a first-team return.