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Everton blow as Baines set to miss Man Utd clash

Everton defender Leighton Baines is in major doubt for this weekend's meeting with league leaders Manchester United.

The Toffees full-back is battling a hamstring problem and is unlikely to take his place at Old Trafford on Sunday as the Merseysiders look to put the disappointment of last weekend's FA Cup semi-final loss to Liverpool behind them.

"The England left-back picked up a hamstring injury during the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley last weekend will be an absentee at Old Trafford," read Everton's official website.

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