The 25-year-old has been missing from the squad after fracturing a metatarsal in a pre-season friendly at Carlisle, just weeks after his £5.8million move from Manchester City.
Barton Suffers Major Setback!
Sam Allardyce: "Joey Barton has got no chance for Everton on Sunday. It will be four or five weeks, or at least three or four reserve games."
The Magpies were well beaten at Manchester City on Saturday and Big Sam was quick to blame Geremi for not getting to grips with Brazilian Elano.