Team News November 9

The Weekend Team News

Alan Pardew reveals Demba Ba’s shin injury “looks fine” ahead of Sunday’s clash with former club West Ham. Nani is ruled out for the next 10 days for United, while Jonny Evans remains a doubt for tomorrow’s trip to Villa Park.

Roberto Di Matteo has confirmed John Terry is in a “good position” to be involved for Sunday’s game with Liverpool, though the clash is “probably too soon” for Ashley Cole.

David Platt took over press conference duties for City today and revealed David Silva, Joleon Lescott and Maicon are “all available for selection at this moment in time” ahead of Spurs’ visit on Sunday.

James Collins and James Tomkins face fitness tests for the Hammers, though Guy Demel will return to the squad, according to Sam Allardyce.

All today’s news has been collected and rolled out along with our predicted lineups, over in the team news section.

We’ll continue the updates up until the eleventh hour, with tomorrow’s Pre-Match preamble offering the teamsheet views from the press.

As always, keep an eye on our Twitter feed for the very latest.

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Van Dal
11 years, 5 months ago
Whos the better player in real life?

A) Ibrahimovich

B) Aguero
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1. Mílanista
  11 years, 5 months ago
  Zlatan
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2. cruzex
  11 years, 5 months ago
  ibra
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  1. Hansel
    11 years, 5 months ago
    +1
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3. Kostja
  11 years, 5 months ago
  I quess its a matter of opinion. But Ibra is friggin awesome. Aguero meh, not so much.
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4. Damo.
  11 years, 5 months ago
  Aguero for me. Ibra's a moany ol kunt. Scores goals but generally a mé feiner. Aguero's a team player with the scoring quality too
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  1. Mílanista
    11 years, 5 months ago
    Ibra gets a decent number of assists to go with loads of goals. Having watched him every week for two seasons I know he does a great deal for the team, despite his whining.
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    1. Damo.
      11 years, 5 months ago
      The joys of opinions 🙂
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gebb
11 years, 5 months ago
Am I blind or are there no stats concerning what the opponent does during the games in the custom stats tables? I would like to look at teams who deserve clean sheets but aren't getting them, so a "shots conceded inside box" would be kind of obligatory.
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1. Mark
  11 years, 5 months ago
  Yes, we need to add those. I've had Ed full-time on the comments system but I'll get him to have a look at that on Monday. Won't take long to add.
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  1. Kevin McCallister
    11 years, 5 months ago
    Customer service at its best .
    
    I'd like 90 point week please Mark..........
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  2. Kostja
    11 years, 5 months ago
    Have you guys done some research on how to predict clean sheets based on stats. I find it really difficult. For example United last season conceded a lot of shots but still got a ton of CS. Chelsea and Arsenal Liverpool on the other hand were an opposite if I remember correctly.
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    1. Mílanista
      11 years, 5 months ago
      The stats only tell you so much. A team can restrict their opponent to a lot of shots outside the box. In this case the stats would suggest a leaky defence but in reality none of the shots were threatening.
      
      As always, its better to work out which teams are solid defensively from watching them play.
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      1. Kostja
        11 years, 5 months ago
        I agree, that is what I have been doing so far. But as a firm believer in stats, I think there must be some way to work out a formula. 😀
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        Kostja
        11 years, 5 months ago
        At least something that would work long term
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        Mílanista
        11 years, 5 months ago
        Its very simplistic but clean sheets in previous seasons, split home and away, is useful for reference.
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  3. Blue-Ghosts
    11 years, 5 months ago
    that would be splendid
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    1. Krionos
      11 years, 5 months ago
      Fantasyfootballscout is a fantastic place to be 🙂
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Messi & fabregas
11 years, 5 months ago
chances j.evans starts?

according to saf "he is a doubt but not a serious one"

does this mean he will start?
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1. Big_Andy_GAWA
  11 years, 5 months ago
  I bet Ferguson makes this the excuse for him pulling out of NI International this week, ffs...
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2. Mílanista
  11 years, 5 months ago
  Impossible to say. Since you don't have him I wouldn't transfer him in this week.
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3. Joey Barton and Friends
  11 years, 5 months ago
  means 50/50
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OPTA FPL
11 years, 5 months ago
Many people will double up Stoke defense this GW but i see QPR will do something there...

- QPR's last win away from Loftus Road was at the Britannia
- Stoke were also the only team that Rangers did the double over last season and that statistic, coupled with QPR's excellent record in the Potteries – four wins from their last six visits
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1. Chrissy Waddle - 2023/24
  11 years, 5 months ago
  Hmmm interesting stat. Think I'll play Nelson and Bego in my defense just in case.
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2. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
  11 years, 5 months ago
  I don't ever feel overly confident of cleanies vs QPR, even though they concede many they can always nick a goal with their attacking options.
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Shane Ferguson 4.0
11 years, 5 months ago
Federici
Baines - Cameron - Ridgewell
Cazorla - Mata - Michu - Pienaar
RvP (c) - Tevez - Ba
Sub: Jaask - Sterling. Clyne, Demel

0.0 in the bank, 1 FT

Capitan and sub order ok?
Keep transfer for next GW?

Thanks
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Hansel
11 years, 5 months ago
get rid of Demel or Ashley Williams?
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Godot - Fashanu Zealand
11 years, 5 months ago
What time do the scout picks roll in at?
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1. Joey Barton and Friends
  11 years, 5 months ago
  another hr or two
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2. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
  11 years, 5 months ago
  10 past wrong O'Clock I think.
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3. Chrissy Waddle - 2023/24
  11 years, 5 months ago
  Bout 7pm UK time.
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Valar(Keith)
11 years, 5 months ago
Double up with
A) Wilkinson (Already have Cameron)
OR
B) Get Saylor

A) means i have 0.8 to upgrade Clyne next week.. B) means just 0.3
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Joey Barton and Friends
11 years, 5 months ago
I know I should get Rafael in but looking at Sagna for a long term option. Other was going to be Jevans or even Cahill. Already have Baines. Someone convince me...
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1. Chrissy Waddle - 2023/24
  11 years, 5 months ago
  Still not convinced by Rafa or Man U's defense. Conceding way too much that's masked by a potent attacking threat.
  
  Sagna cheaper and will get you similar points I believe.
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TOSH
11 years, 5 months ago
RMT

Bego
Baines,Rafael,Kolarov
Santi,Walcott,Michu,Mata
Suarez,Ba,Defoe

subs:Ruddy,Sterling,Riise,Fonte

1FT,0m in the bank.who should i drop?
cheers!
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1. Joey Barton and Friends
  11 years, 5 months ago
  where is Robin...
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  1. TOSH
    11 years, 5 months ago
    evryone is having RvP...i wanna play the differential card;its all or nothing for me... 😉
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    1. Chrissy Waddle - 2023/24
      11 years, 5 months ago
      expect nothing then 😉
      
      Seriously, question to ask is does your rivals all have him? If so you'll lose ground each week when he bangs them in.
      
      You can't expect him to not score each week, the guy's in his prime and a goal machine playing for a quality team who lay it on a plate.
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      1. TOSH
        11 years, 5 months ago
        hmmm...so out of my strikers,who would you transfer out for rvp?
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royals forever
11 years, 5 months ago
Who to bench for GW11 Pog or Sterling
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Jebiga
11 years, 5 months ago
Sagna and Walcott

or

Santi Cazorla and Taylor

?
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1. Kostja
  11 years, 5 months ago
  a for me
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2. rsleeds
  11 years, 5 months ago
  a
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3. skodaole2
  11 years, 5 months ago
  A
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Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
11 years, 5 months ago
I've seen many here suggest Gorkss is still worth benching...when will the masses learn? 🙄
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1. Parm
  11 years, 5 months ago
  Bookmark it
  
  http://i.imgur.com/BjUmK.jpg
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2. Mílanista
  11 years, 5 months ago
  No clean sheets all season, attacking returns in 2/10 weeks.
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3. OPTA FPL
  11 years, 5 months ago
  they read from Reading forum, from the view of Reading'fans in real football, they donnt care FPL. So I'm not sure you're right there
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4. kaz 96
  11 years, 5 months ago
  2 weeks of attacking returns doesnt mean he'll assist/score every week
  
  and reading can't keep a cleanie
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5. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
  11 years, 5 months ago
  I rest my case...
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6. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
  11 years, 5 months ago
  can't keep that much value sitting on the bench surely 😉
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Sheep Flavour
11 years, 5 months ago
Whoose Jags DF partner these days?
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1. kaz 96
  11 years, 5 months ago
  distin?
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Gazza2000
11 years, 5 months ago
Who would you play this GW, Cuellar ( eve ) or Nelsen ( sto ) ?

ty
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1. rsleeds
  11 years, 5 months ago
  nelsen
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LucasD
11 years, 5 months ago
Hey Guys

Am I good to go for this week?

Bego
Baines Cameron Clyne
Mata Hazard Morrison Michu
RVP(c) Jelly Ba(vc)

Foster Sterling Demel Cueller
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1. Hannibal Jack
  11 years, 5 months ago
  Looks good.
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  1. LucasD
    11 years, 5 months ago
    Thanks
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cruzex
11 years, 5 months ago
chances Morrison starts?
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Green-Pea
11 years, 5 months ago
Both of my GK are doubtful (maccarthy and foster) and i already made a transfer should i take a hit to change my keeper or just risk it?
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1. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
  11 years, 5 months ago
  personally i reckon at least one of them will start.
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BullDogTevez
11 years, 5 months ago
Peter Crouch IN.

Armband on him CHECK!

Wake up tomorrow ponder on who to pass it to for an hour or so then inevitably give it RVP!!
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1. Mílanista
  11 years, 5 months ago
  Crouch captain? *vomits everywhere* 😉
  
  Just give it to RVP now.
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  1. BullDogTevez
    11 years, 5 months ago
    I just want to see the robot!!
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Big Col
11 years, 5 months ago
Lambert (SWA) to Ba (WHU) for FT this week or keep til next week?
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1. सनकी
  11 years, 5 months ago
  Do it.
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2. Pinoche
  11 years, 5 months ago
  Do it.
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3. KING KOUNDER
  11 years, 5 months ago
  No point in keeping , Ba can easily score this GW.
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4. Hannibal Jack
  11 years, 5 months ago
  Good transfer.
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Mr. Greedy
11 years, 5 months ago
Which is the better option? RVP is already in the team.

Sterling, Lambert and ROONEY

or

Taarabt, Berbatov and SUAREZ
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1. Pinoche
  11 years, 5 months ago
  Latter.
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2. Hannibal Jack
  11 years, 5 months ago
  Second
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3. Sheep Flavour
  11 years, 5 months ago
  A) Looking at Utds up coming fixtures a partnership of Ronie and RVP could be lethal....and Suarez is one yellow away from a booking.
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4. Gazza2000
  11 years, 5 months ago
  Taarabt, Berbatov and SUAREZ
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5. Big Col
  11 years, 5 months ago
  2nd is much stronger especially if you already have RVP
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6. Caine & Co.
  11 years, 5 months ago
  The one with BERBA
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Hannibal Jack
11 years, 5 months ago
Suggestions on this wildcard team.

Begovic/Cerny
Wilkinson Cuellar Saylor Sagna Gorkss
Fellaini Michu Bale Cazorla Mata
RVP Ba Di Santo

Any critics?
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1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
  11 years, 5 months ago
  Two words:
  
  Cerny LOL
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  1. Hannibal Jack
    11 years, 5 months ago
    haha.. I know but I plan to play Begovic all the way till Jan wildcard. Other than that what do you think?
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    1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      11 years, 5 months ago
      Pretty awesome team...guess you'll be benching Di Santo a lot.
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      1. Hannibal Jack
        11 years, 5 months ago
        Yeah, I plan on playing 3-5-2. It worked well last season. Thanks for your input.
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  2. Crouch Potato!
    11 years, 5 months ago
    That's 4 words!
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Jandal Tan
11 years, 5 months ago
Need to bring in a cheap (4.5m) midfielder to replace Nolan so I can bring in RVP in the next round (will also be downgrading McAuley and Hangeland).

My current midfield is: Mata–Caz–Bale–Fellaini–Nolan

Any suggestions?
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1. OPTA FPL
  11 years, 5 months ago
  Tettey, Britton ...
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2. Solenya
  11 years, 5 months ago
  Tough to get any quality in that bracket, Puncheon may be.
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  1. Jandal Tan
    11 years, 5 months ago
    Yeah, though I figure as the rest of my midfield are not too bad, it wont matter too much, though would be good to have a starter so at least 2 points accrued...
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3. Jonah Takalua
  11 years, 5 months ago
  Leigterwood. Gets the odd goal, plays every week, alright fixtures and DGW on horizon
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  1. Jandal Tan
    11 years, 5 months ago
    Cheers, looks like a decent option!
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    1. Jonah Takalua
      11 years, 5 months ago
      No problem mate, considering him myself if I can't afford Mcanuff nearer then
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Solenya
11 years, 5 months ago
1. Foster doubt
2. McCarthy out
3.Foster- not the greatest of fixtures ahead
4.Can't get Rafael
with all those circumstances how about DeGea as a cheaper route to united's next 5.
Opinions people.
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1. KING KOUNDER
  11 years, 5 months ago
  If you really cant get Rafael , go for DDg .
  But remember all have the brazilian for his attacking returns , not his cleanies , cause United arent gonna keep em.
  
  Better get Bego .
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KING KOUNDER
11 years, 5 months ago
Gorkks , Cuellar , Simpson.

Whom to start tomo ?
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1. miggy
  11 years, 5 months ago
  simpson
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  1. KING KOUNDER
    11 years, 5 months ago
    He is very unlikely to start , might come down to the 1st sub.
    Whom do you think should be 1st sub ?
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    1. miggy
      11 years, 5 months ago
      gorkks first sub imo
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Jonah Takalua
11 years, 5 months ago
I wonder how many of these posters going on about how essential RVP is are the same ones claiming he wasn't worth the money a few weeks ago
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1. Mílanista
  11 years, 5 months ago
  I've seen a few completely change their mind. Owner and defender of his value since GW2 here.
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  1. ★FC Borecelona★
    11 years, 5 months ago
    Same 😎
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2. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
  11 years, 5 months ago
  He played over 120 minutes in the last week though!
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Snooze ya lose
11 years, 5 months ago
Keep Defoe or ditch for Ba? Defoe on form but tough fixture. Ba only jus back from injury but gd fixture.
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1. KING KOUNDER
  11 years, 5 months ago
  On the same boat , pondered for a long time and brought in Ba.
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miggy
11 years, 5 months ago
Have i got my bench right?

Im kindof stuck playing ivanovic due to his early expoits.

Begovic (Jaaskelainen)

Baines - Ivanovic - Rafael - Simpson (R Nelson)

Cazorla - Fellaini - Ben Arfa ( Sterling - Granero)

RVP - Ba - Berbatov
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meechamspowders
11 years, 5 months ago
Morrison > Fellaini for a 4pt hit?
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kaz 96
11 years, 5 months ago
hazard and berba > ba and mata

DONE
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