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Baines Wants Blues To Build On Second-Half Resilience

Leighton Baines insists Everton must build on their second-half "resilience" shown against Manchester City as focus turns towards this weekend's "massive" derby game at Goodison.

The Blues slipped to only their second defeat in 11 home games on Saturday against the runaway league leaders. After City had established a three-goal lead by half-time, Everton dug in and kept Pep Guardiola’s men at bay in the second period. The Toffees also had a goal to show for their efforts, Yannick Bolasie firing home just after the hour mark.

The game was Baines’ third on the spin and the 33-year-old has made an impressive return to the starting XI following more than three months out with a calf injury.