Everton boss David Moyes has made three changes from the side that defeated Zenit in midweek.
Yakubu, Joseph Yobo and Leon Osman return to the side at the expense of Andrew Johnson, James McFadden and Phil Jagielka, who all drop to the bench for the encounter with the Cottagers.
That means a return to the 4-4-1-1 formation that has worked so well in recent weeks, with Tim Cahill providing support for Yakubu.
Yobo returns to partner Joleon Lescott in the heart of defence, with Leighton Baines continuing at left-back and Phil Neville at right-back in place of the injured duo of Nuno Valente and Tony Hibbert.
The bench is Stefan Wessels alongside the striking trio of Johnson, McFadden and Anichebe with the versatile Jagielka adding to the manager's options.
Fulham include former Evertonian Simon Davies in their starting line-up as they also opt for a lone striker in the shape of Shefki Kuqi.
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