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17 August 2013 4613 comments
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There are five three o’clock kick-offs to follow Liverpool’s early Premeir League victory, with United’s trip to Swansea to follow at tea-time.

The team news from the Emirates finds Theo Walcott in the Arsenal lineup, although there is no start for Santi Cazorla who is rested to the bench following his recent international exploits. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain earns a start in midfield, along with Aaron Ramsey and Tomas Rosicky: Mikel Arteta is absent through injury. Up front, Olivier Giroud is given the opportunity to lead the attack with no place for Lukas Podolski. As for Villa, they have budget pick, Nathan Baker alongside Ron Vlaar in defence, as expected.

Chris Hughton is without Seb Bassong and playmaker Robert Snodgrass so hands a start to Elliot Bennett and Nathan Redmond on the flank, with Steven Whittaker in defence. They go with a 4-5-1 with Wes Hoolahan supporting new signing, Ricky van Wolfswinkel up top. Everton’s lineup is as expected – Ross Berkley is given the opportunity to fill in for Darron Gibson in midfield, while Nikica Jelavic’s pre-season form is enough to earn him the nod up front.

There are few surprises as the Hawthorns. The home side lineup with both Nicolas Anelka and Shane Long up front in what looks like a regular 4-4-2. Opponents Southampton have Luke Shaw fit to start at left-back, although Nathaniel Clyne is only able to make the bench: Calum Chambers starts at right-back. James Ward-Prowse is preferred ahead of Guly, Steven Davis and Gaston Ramirez in midfield.

Paolo Di Canio’s teamsheet includes a host of new signings as Ondrej Celustka, Valentin Roberge, Cabral, Emanuele Giaccherin and Jozy Altidore all earn debuts. Kieron Westwood gets the nod in goal over Vito Mannone. The Fulham lineup includes a debut for Derek Boateng and a surprise start or Adel Taarabt: Bryan Ruiz only makes the bench.

The West Ham back four lines up with both Guy Demel and James Collins earning starts as Razvan Rat and James Tomkins are kept on the bench. The midfield sees Mo Diame earn a start along with Joe Cole, while Modibo Maiga leads the line in the absence of the injured Andy Carroll. There are few surprises in the Cardiff lineup, with Matt Connolly preferred to John Brayford at right-back and Ben Turner alongside new signing, Steven Caulker.

Our Dugout Discussion chatroom remains open to take you through the afternoon matches into this evenings clash at the Liberty.

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

  1. Scottys Army
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    thought kags would play off rvp

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    1. Crouch Potato!
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      Bit tricky at the moment.

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  2. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
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    Wolfswinkel or Lambert for long term prospects?

    I'm going winkel for hull and Southampton next 2...

    Going to go for it now before prices inevitably rise.

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    1. Somalion
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      Lambert should be on for a big season.

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    2. Mílanista
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      12 years, 7 months ago

      Nobody is anywhere near a price change, patience.

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  3. Tim Canterbury
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    For 14m you'd have expected something by now 😉

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    1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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      You know it's coming (maybe even twice 😉 )

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  4. The Machine
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    Evil Kagawa will be furious right now

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  5. Epic Fail
    • 15 Years
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    RVP is anonymous.

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  6. TorresMagic™
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    Giggs should have scored.

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    1. ccc
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      sure should have

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  7. FACUPARSE
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    Welbeck is better for England then he is for United...

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    1. Crouch Potato!
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      Pretty crap reference then! 😉

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      1. FACUPARSE
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        que?

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  8. Studgie G
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    I posted a barkley article here and I didn't even put him in my team fudge sake I swear I help others team then mine.

    anyway Martinez likes him a lot and looks like he'll play a lot like McCarthy and cleverley did under him.

    4.5 mid we've found the new sterling for this season

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    1. Scottys Army
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      agree 100 %

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    2. kbiffo
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      Blah blah blah mate!
      We all post stuff, but most of it doesn't come off.
      I hate to burst your bubble, but I doubt anyone that has him did so because of your post!
      Delusions of grandeur or what!

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      1. Studgie G
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        12 years, 7 months ago

        look dude the article actually explained his thoughts on him for the season and pretty much said he'll get a lot of games

        lol you look more upset not doing well are you

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        1. kbiffo
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          I'm doing just fine thanks........
          "One Swallow doesn't make a Summer!"

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    3. OShaughnessy
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      12 years, 7 months ago

      You wrote an article or you made a post?

      Further, Gibson surely still must be first choice, right?

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      1. Studgie G
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        post go on newsnow everton you'll find it

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  9. Gobigorgohome
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    I wish United lose this game. I am a United Fan. But seriously... this team is so weak and should not be a United team. 🙁

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    1. FACUPARSE
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      Moyes is a fraud.

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    2. Michaelangelo
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      you sound like an arsenal fan

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    3. Beamer
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      I only see old ppl in united team.... They will lose

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    4. Studgie G
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      im a pool supporter but I agree this squad under moyes looks poor not really his fault. could struggle for 4th even but under fergie it looked better than what it is with moyes there now he has that aura that made this team look stronger. teams aren't going to be afraid anymore of you guys

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  10. Fifa las vegas
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    Giggs needs to get his eyes checked i think 😀

    Thigs happen/change when you get to that age!

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  11. Jairzinho
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    12 years, 7 months ago

    Michu goal disallowed 🙁

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    1. Fifa las vegas
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      yes! 😀

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    2. Scottys Army
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      gutted

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    3. Epic Fail
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      Tbf the whistle was blown about 2 hours before he put it in.

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  12. Optimus.
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    If Welbeck was a striker he would be dangerous..

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    1. DLL18
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      That's like saying if I gained a black belt in karate I'D be dangerous. 😀

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    2. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
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      To the crowd, perhaps.

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  13. denial
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    Who's already done a transfer then?

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    1. Scottys Army
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      not yet trying to decide whethet to activate WC

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    2. Tangogooner
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      Kos out knee jerk

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      1. tetra
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 7 months ago

        2303 already 🙂

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    3. Essan
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      12 years, 7 months ago

      No, I'll decide who to transfer Terry out for later in the week 🙂

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  14. The Machine
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    @Acqua:

    Haha what? I'm only bitter about kicking him out 5 mins before the deadline. Definitely not bringing him out now....

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    1. Acquafresca
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      Gotcha. 😉

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  15. Podge
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    Where's all those boyos that said Nolan was shite without Carroll ?

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    1. r0nh
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      He is shit with Carroll

      Nolan was on fire until they signed him

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    2. OShaughnessy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
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      I'm here, I said it... 🙂

      Nolan scored 14pts over the 8GWs Carroll was absent.

      Conversely, upon Carroll's return Nolan netted 34pts in the next 8GWs.

      One shot in target resulting in one goal at home isn't enough to convince me that I should have put him in my side.

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  16. r0nh
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    Wenger should buy Michu for 20m

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    1. Barrier Freeman
      • 13 Years
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      /Wenger Mode

      How about £20.01 and a photo with Gunnarsaurus?

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      1. Konig Luther
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        😆

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    2. Optimus.
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      young free french or no deal

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    3. Tangogooner
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      +1

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    4. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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      He tried laudrup said no

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  17. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
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    Was the Stekelenberg injury serious ?

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  18. Gobigorgohome
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    Seriosly? Valencia, Carrick, Cleverley, Giggs, Welbeck?

    With this Team we will get nowhere...

    We need Rooney, Kagawa, Hernandez....

    Why Welbeck play ahead of Hernandez? I don't get it.

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    1. Parm
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      Hernandez isn't fully fit.

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      1. Gobigorgohome
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        Ok... I just hope, when he is fit, he plays ahead of Welbeck. He had the best goal per minute ratio last year.

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    2. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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      One doesn't want to play for you and the other two are shite

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  19. Raul
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    12 years, 7 months ago

    No creativity in the mids without either Rooney or kagawa on

    Rooney was soo underrated last season, goals arn't everything

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  20. Heytch
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    just a matter of WHEN for that man Michu coming into my side

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    1. Heytch
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      man is so immense. red shirts everywhere and michu just bustling around and through them. GOOD defence at that

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  21. Tangogooner
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    Why would anyone use there wildcard in the first 3 weeks? Surely better to save for double game week later on I the season????

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    1. Podge
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      Winner last year wilcarded week2

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      1. Tangogooner
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 7 months ago

        Did they make a load of cash on people changing there team up,with all the price rises early on with all the bandwagons?

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      2. OShaughnessy
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        • 13 Years
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        When did the winner of 2 & 3 yrs ago use theirs?

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    2. Sulk
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      I've activated mine! Good to see the line ups and formations. And get on the price rises while average joe is still playing and transferring.

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    3. Rafabio
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      Saved til the bitter end for me

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      1. Tangogooner
        • 12 Years
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        Undecided as I want to use for double game weeks later on in the season but could be profitable if done early I think 50%50 could be worth doing if you have plenty of Chelsea and villa but I don't so think ill hold on to it for now

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  22. Richie15
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    any wolves fans on here?

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    1. Acquafresca
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      Mick McCarthy

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  23. Acquafresca
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    Evra's crosses are always on point.

    Scary

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  24. The Machine
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    I think i'm gonna end up doing,

    Lukaku and Terry > Coleman and Sturridge

    Someone control my knees...

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    1. Acquafresca
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      Good transfers. But don't rush it.

      There could yet be injuries..

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    2. Podge
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      Looks good to be fair, unless u have an Arsenal def

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  25. Sulk
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    Jonjo is playing upfront with michu? Guessing he gets dropped to bench for next game when bony comes in?

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  26. Scratch
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    12 years, 7 months ago

    Giroud > van Persie

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  27. Jairzinho
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    Michu looking feisty. Shot on target.

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    1. Jairzinho
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      aaaand a shot off target.

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  28. r0nh
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    Swansea the better team

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  29. Essan
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    Michu looking good, ManU defence looking shaky 😀

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  30. Studgie G
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    michu is class

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    1. Scottys Army
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      michu confirming hes no 1 season wonder

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