Baines had four goals and five assists in 32 games this season for Everton.

Baines is arguably the most important player for Everton; not only is he the catalyst for one of the top defenses in the Premier League, but he also is a great attacking defender. The only disappointment for Baines was his scoring chances, with only five shots on goals all season. He's proven to be a deadly free kick taker though, so he's as reliable as a defender as you can get in fantasy.

Baines played a full 90 minutes and got a rare start at midfield after having a knee scare this past week in the 2-3 loss to Man City on Saturday.

The midfield start is something to monitor here with Baines. He is such an attacking threat it wouldn't be surprising to see Everton permanently move him up to the midfield. He has been struggling to get goals and assists this season, so this switch may help him get out of that slump. With that said, they only have one game remaining against Hull and this may just be a one-time experiment.

Baines is expected to be fit for Saturday's match against Manchester City, reports the Liverpool Echo. He was forced off late from Everton's match against Southampton over the weekend but has since responded well to treatment and is expected to be play in the crucial match at Goodison Park.

Baines has been one of fantasy's top defenders again this season but will have a tough matchup against the high scoring Manchester City squad. A clean sheet is unlikely, so Baines might have to provide some offense to provide fantasy value.

Baines picked up knee and calf injuries during Saturday's loss to Southampton, the club's official web site reports.

Baines will be assessed in the coming days, but manager Roberto Martinez said "it shouldn't be too bad." It's tough to take that without a grain of salt, as Martinez said after last weekend's match that Kevin Mirallas was suffering from cramps, only to find out his groin injury will keep him out for the rest of the season.

Baines converted on a penalty in the 28th minute in the 2-0 win over Manchester United on Sunday.

Baines has been quiet this season when it comes to goals and assists, but his defense has been some of the best of his career. This may be a change of philosophies as Everton migrate from the David Moyes style to a new Roberto Martinez brand. This new style doesn't rely on as much attacking from the fullbacks and it draws more attention to defense. Everton play Southampton next weekend in another must-win to keep Champions League hopes alive.

Baines grabbed an assist on a late goal by Steven Naismith in the 3-1 win over Fulham on Sunday.

Baines has been slowly getting back into his offensive form. With Everton making a late push at a Champions League spot, Baines will surely garner every start as they need to win nearly every game. Baines and Everton host Arsenal this weekend in a must-win to keep those hopes alive.

Baines converted a penalty Saturday in the 3-2 win over Swansea City.

This is good to see from Baines, as he has been lacking in goals this season. This was his first goal since January 1, and only his second since September.