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The Numbers Game – Festive Form – Defenders

Continuing our round-up of the Christmas period, it’s time to treat our members to a series of articles which examines each of the positions and analyses the form of the key protagonists over the past four Gameweeks. We start in defence, by casting an eye over the top tens for our ICT Index, plus a more in-depth look at the main performers in terms of goal threat and creativity….

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. Ikey Warrior
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    With only Mata this week, is Turnbull, Shaw, Hazard in for Federici, Zabaleta, Fellaini worth an 8 point hit?

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    1. Release The Ox
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Not in my opinion

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    2. RobinVanSuperman
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      mata turnbull shaw should be enough...

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      1. Ikey Warrior
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Okay, thanks.
        And what about only Shaw and Hazard in for Zaba and Fellaini for 4 points?

        Zabaleta plays Arsenal away...?

        It's only short-term, I plan on WC'ing in GW24

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  2. Tin of Directors
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    When is Enrique likely to drop?

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    1. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      probably because hes out for 5/6 weeks

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      1. There's Always One!
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        When you div not why!!

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      2. SPorting
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        that soon, eh?

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      3. Optimus.
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        lol sorry misread...not for a couple of days yet

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    2. RobinVanSuperman
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      yes..

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    3. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Soon

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  3. Evans
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Ba or Surazez ?

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    1. RobinVanSuperman
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      If you dont already have Suarez, then Ba is a better option based on price.

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  4. Vasty Deep
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Whats the latest on Lallana's injury? Any chances he would return for DGW?

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  5. There's Always One!
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    No price rises tonight!

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    1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Eh?

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      1. There's Always One!
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        There'll be no price rises tonight

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      2. 4vets
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        He's maybe right.... not looking like any.

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        1. Parm
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          So Azpili might not rise?

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          1. 4vets
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            Very doubtful tonight... look at the nti.

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            1. Parm
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 5 months ago

              Then i've got another day to try and find some solid info on O'Brien & Clyne.

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            2. LOCO ABREU
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 5 months ago

              is the nti 100% accurate??

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          2. LewanGOALski
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            he won't. Needs almost 400 transfers in more and for the whole day he had only about 160

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  6. TheKingThierry
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    How long does a torn hamstring usually last ?
    (Regarding Aguero)

    Reason I ask is because Tevez could be a great shout if it's long term !

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    1. RobinVanSuperman
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      8 weeks according to twiter

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  7. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Head is hurting. DGW, Mata, Ba, Luiz, I cant take any more!

    Laters

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  8. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone considering Collins for the DGW? Offers a bit more going forwards than Reid/Demel/Tomkins and is fairly nailed on if I'm not mistaken? Considering doubling up with Demel myself....

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    1. Ibracadabra
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Will be 2 out of 3 from Tomkins, Collins, Reid at CB. Probably Tomkins dropping out.

      Scored 2 today but that was once in a blue moon. Save the money and keep Demel and maybe O'Brien if he is confirmed fit from his hamstring complaint. If O'Brien is out for a while then the LB Potts is just 3.9M and that could be a massive bargain.

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  9. FPLord
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Mata&Azpi or Hazard&Luiz for the DGW?

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    1. LewanGOALski
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      M&A

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    2. Messiah Hazard
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Mata and Azpi

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  10. LOCO ABREU
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    A)Turnbull,Mata,Ba
    B)Turnbull,Luis,Mata

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    1. Messiah Hazard
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      A

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    2. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      A

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    3. An Púca
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      B

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    4. Spencer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      B for me.

      I still have doubts with Ba regarding Torres being the main forward.

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    5. RobinVanSuperman
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      B

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  11. Twelve years a slave
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Cant get a wildcatd team i like
    Main reason is Suarez , if i downgrade him then everything looks rosy , except not having suarez>-(

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    1. Messiah Hazard
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I feel you can be without Suarez for next 4 GWs

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      1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Fixture proof. Keep.

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    2. rvp786
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      maybe you can survive for 4-5gmwks without him?? tough fixtures but depends how much u lose on him

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    3. floydy_floyd
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Sturridge ftw

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    4. mufc802
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Same, if I ignore Suarez and Fellaini I can get a very nice WC squad..

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  12. Schnellders24
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    I was looking forward to this weekend for a break from fantasy after the hectic festive period but it's turned into one of my most stressful days of the season!

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  13. SW6
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    That Giggs pass and RVP touch and finish were unbelievable.

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    1. An Púca
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      1 of the goals of the season IMO

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      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Probably the best for me...could watch it over and over

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    2. ★FC Borecelona★
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Similar to what Song was providing for him last season. Great goal

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    3. floydy_floyd
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      When I saw it live I was stunned. Pure class.

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    4. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Hard to say this as a gooner, and I didn't think it was possible, but he looks even better than last season.

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      1. rvp786
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        his right foot has improved alot IMO. makes him twice as dangerous

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  14. floydy_floyd
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    No chelsea players. 1 ft.

    1. Caz to mata
    2. Caz to hazard & michu to lampard -4

    Mata or haz would go back to caz for arsenal double.

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    1. LOCO ABREU
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      1

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    2. Ikey Warrior
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      1

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  15. Cannon
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Quick poll:
    Forgetting the DGWs..... who do you cut from:

    Mata - Bale - Michu - Fellani

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    1. SW6
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Michu

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  16. jelly.john
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    when will mata and lambert thier prise rise ??

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    1. heartsattack
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Mata ages. Lambert next week sometime.

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  17. heartsattack
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Tevez nailed on?

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  18. alex5
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Berbs to ba for free this week?

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    1. adams_6
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Not in a million

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  19. Twelve years a slave
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Its all a frckin disaster , was so well set up for next to weeks , Now left totally without cover for this double

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    1. Trigg ⭐️
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Most people in the same boat. I'd take a hit to get 2 Chelsea in, and then not worry about S'oton cover. Mata and Turnbull/any DEF should be just fine.

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      1. Tin of Directors
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        I don't think it's that necessary to worry about Soton cover.
        People who go Soton will have a nightmare getting rid.

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    2. Voodoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Don't get too excited by the doubles, it might work out yes but it could be a damp squid.

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    3. 4vets
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I'm going with 5 dgw-ers over the 2 weeks at the mo. I'm happy. You?

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      1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        8 here 🙂

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    4. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Its called Use WC and stop being a tight arse.

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  20. Keep Calm and Sessegnon
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    The way ITV are going on about Giggs' pass, it's a bit ridiculous. For example if it was Shawcross it would be 'Stoke playing their usual way' etc etc.

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    1. Tin of Directors
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      ITV are twats.
      Notice they didn't make anything of Vidic kicking the ball into the crowd before he was booked.

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    2. heartsattack
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      You're kidding?

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      1. Keep Calm and Sessegnon
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        It's the coddling of anything done by a big team player. I'm not saying it wasn't a good ball, but the way they go on about it, compared to if it were anyone else. Just a bit silly.

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      2. Tin of Directors
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Don't get me wrong - he didn't blast it but he kicked it into the crowd after he fouled a West Ham player (can't remember who now)
        They ignored it on replays etc.

        Man Utd are so looked after it's scary.

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    3. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      what?

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    4. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      yep i think the pass was misplaced

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  21. Indrandro
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    After gw23:
    Demel&Ba/Dzeko/Berba
    or
    Gibbs&Lambert

    My team:
    Beg
    Cameron Bassong ?
    Mata Bale Michu Fellaini
    Rvp Suarez ?

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  22. Tin of Directors
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Do I really need to WC this week?

    Jaask
    Demel - Vert - Evra
    Bale - Michu - Sidwell - Sterling
    Berb - Suarez - RVP
    Davis - Nolan - Cameron - Enrique

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  23. rdpx
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Ok bye bye Xmas Grav.
    Welcome 2013.

    Gonna be an interesting week thinking about whether to go for a WC or a hit or just leave it all be.....

    Joe Cole is looking kind of tempting for the DGW though...

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  24. Nice2Michu
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Azpil or luiz? if i picked azpil i would have an extra 1m

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  25. ★A-O-Chamberlain★ COYG …
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Get in Luiz or Turnbull for the DGW?

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  26. Smarty Pants
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    any chance torres will start both games?

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    1. rdpx
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      he might not start either of them.

      hahahha

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      1. Smarty Pants
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        I have him in my team, but I have no idea how I should feel about it and what to do.
        I guess he will most likely start vs. Stoke (and do nothing) and be benched vs. Southampton. Just a hunch.

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  27. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Collins double was a laugh..

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  28. King Henrik
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    I have finally decided to wildcard .. check this out ..

    Begovic bunn

    Gibbs azipu o Brian fonte Cameron

    Bale Walcott Michu Mata puncheon

    Rvp ba Lambert

    First DGW I play 5 DGW players
    Azipu fonte Mata puncheon and ba !!

    Seclong DGW I play 3 DGW players

    O Brian Walcott and Gibbs or can even bring in Cazorla for Mata in that gameweeek ???

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  29. fantasywizard
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    please guys i would very much appreciate you rate my team and give me any advice and comments

    Bunn
    Demel – Cuellar – Evans
    Bale – Michu – Fellaini – Mata
    RVP – BA – Lambert

    Subs: Bego – Puncheon – Davies – Mariappa

    Some doubts: will Demel start and be a regular on WHU? Is Evans nailed now that Vidic is back? On Spurs do you think Naughton will be a regular on defense?

    Plz comment and give me your feedback

    Thanks

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    1. rdpx
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      puncheon on the bench you sure?

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      1. fantasywizard
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        who would you bench then? :S

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    2. An Púca
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Naughten seems to be flavour of the month and should stay for the next few weeks at least IMO
      I think Evan;s is staying in that Utd team with Ferdinand to be the main loser
      Demel seems a sure starter when fit, esp with so many West Ham injuries right now

      However, I do see Ba playing 2nd fiddle more often than not to Torres

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      1. fantasywizard
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        so in your opinion what will the back 4 of spurs look like in the next few weeks? walker - vertonghen - gallas - naughton?

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    3. RobinVanSuperman
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      get Chealski cover for the DGW eg Mata

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      1. RobinVanSuperman
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Ignore this lol

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  30. Twelve years a slave
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Benteke not a bad shout for wildcard , they some cracking looking fixtures coming up

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    1. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I was just thinking this! AVL don't score a lot though so probably better options around - Berba (for the next 3 at least), Ba, Lambert - I'm choosing 2 of these 3 to go with RVP at the mo.

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