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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.

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  1. ccc
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Should Giroud owners be nervous? Wenger under a lot of pressure. Surely he will look to buy a striker or a winger.

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    1. Epic Fail
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Transfer him out if he buys a striker.

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    2. Crouch Potato!
      13 years, 2 months ago

      He dd score.

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      1. ccc
        13 years, 2 months ago

        But who would you buy? Another defender? A keeper? I'd predict a winger or striker.

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        1. Paz12
          13 years, 2 months ago

          Try defenders.

          Vermaelen Gibbs Sagna Monreal injured Koscielny suspended. One fit first team fullback (Jenkinson and he is a bit green) and one fit senior CB (Mertesacker).

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    3. Billy Gilmore
      13 years, 2 months ago

      You should be nervous regardless...

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      1. ccc
        13 years, 2 months ago

        luckily I don't own him.

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  2. Your Mum's Athletic
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Man United need a committed Rooney to be the creative spark, vital him staying already even though 23 mins, think its that evident already

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    1. Your Mum's Athletic
      13 years, 2 months ago

      before people say too early, this was evident in the lacklustre community shield performance

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      1. Parm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        13 years, 2 months ago

        It was evident there, Van Persie picks up the ball in an advanced position and is forced to play back due to the lack of movement...

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        1. Your Mum's Athletic
          13 years, 2 months ago

          I was thinking the exact same thing, good footie discussion 😀

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          1. Parm
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            13 years, 2 months ago

            Welbeck, Giggs and Valencia all motionless.

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    2. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Need him and Kags on, Giggs and Welbeck aren't cutting it for me.

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      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Rooney would be so good 'in the hole', spreading the ball all over the park, hope he stays. Giggs < Rooney

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  3. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Michu lookin deadly!

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    1. TuttiFrutti
      13 years, 2 months ago

      hes all over the place, manu defence cant seem to get a hold on him so far...

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  4. Lawrø
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Swansea need to capitalise! 😀

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  5. jdoyle
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Michu is playing as striker today though, he won't be as forward when Bony is starting.

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    1. Epic Fail
      13 years, 2 months ago

      He's better behind the striker anyway.

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      1. The Machine
        13 years, 2 months ago

        THIS

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      2. DLL18
        13 years, 2 months ago

        That was with Danny Graham though, Bony can actually score goals.

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        1. Epic Fail
          13 years, 2 months ago

          Indeed, but that also means Michu can get some assists.

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  6. Reed_Rothchild
    13 years, 2 months ago

    I wanna get rid of Cout for Michu.

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    1. Podge
      13 years, 2 months ago

      No one stoppin you

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    2. ccc
      13 years, 2 months ago

      kneejerk, Cout looked great today imo. Wait until Bony comes on and asses Michu from then on

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  7. thetinkerman
    • Has Moderation Rights
    13 years, 2 months ago

    First match without RVP in my team for the first time in a long time!

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    1. Podge
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Doesnt look like a mistake so far

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      1. thetinkerman
        • Has Moderation Rights
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Let's not get smug too soon 😉

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    2. ccc
      13 years, 2 months ago

      same here

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    3. Gobigorgohome
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Me too.... 😀

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    4. Tangogooner
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Same

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  8. Bartowski
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Michu underpriced as a midfielder in FPL really...

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    1. Fifa las vegas
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Walcott > Michu

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    2. Tibidabo
      13 years, 2 months ago

      He's 9.0 and plays for Swansea.. Definitely not underpriced.

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      1. Scottys Army
        13 years, 2 months ago

        bs

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      2. Bartowski
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Really don't see your point, he scored 18 goals last season for the 9th placed team.

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      3. Jairzinho
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        13 years, 2 months ago

        He's the star player. About right IMO. Maybe slightly underpriced.

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    3. Reed_Rothchild
      13 years, 2 months ago

      He's very threatening.

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  9. Fifa las vegas
    13 years, 2 months ago

    giggs is SHITE! end of story.

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    1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
      13 years, 2 months ago

      😆

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  10. A Defender's Nightmare
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Can anyone please tell me whether Kagawa is on bench?

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    1. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 2 months ago

      He's there.

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  11. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
    13 years, 2 months ago

    When will price rises begin for Lambert xD

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    1. Woy of the Wovers
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Maybe Thursday.

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  12. Reed_Rothchild
    13 years, 2 months ago

    ManU mids are weak. They need to upgrade the position.

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    1. Billy Gilmore
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Same old story.

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    2. Fifa las vegas
      13 years, 2 months ago

      obviously.

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  13. mattyrobinson
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Mannone, Rat, Turner, Walcott, Mirallas and Altidore. Shall I give up now?

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    1. Cyril Figgis
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Probably for the best 😛

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    2. Tibidabo
      13 years, 2 months ago

      The first GW is just about halfway done... If you need to ask this question now, then yes, give up.

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    3. Mr Mz
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Just hang in there buddy

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      1. ccc
        13 years, 2 months ago

        this

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    4. Epic Fail
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Yes.

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    5. Royal5
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Koscellny. Baines. Mirallas. Walcott and Bony for me..

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    6. mattyrobinson
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Looking like a disgustingly early wildcard needed. Probably GW3...

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  14. Reed_Rothchild
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Kagawa needs to go back to the Bundesliga.

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    1. Somalion
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Agree, too good to be wasted like this.

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  15. Heytch
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Who would have thought hey.. jonjo bloody shelvey looking very good

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    1. the Penman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 2 months ago

      I had him in my first draft. Took him out for Jarvis along the way, which seems to have worked, but think he could be a good 5.5 option.

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    2. Studgie G
      13 years, 2 months ago

      he was good at pool aswell just kept missing sitters reason for his downfall but midtable side he was always going to do good

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  16. Epic Fail
    13 years, 2 months ago

    The last time I watched a Man Utd match without RVP I was hiding behind the sofa.

    I don't seem to have that feeling now.

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    1. Gobigorgohome
      13 years, 2 months ago

      So True! I don't have that feeling too... 😀

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    2. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 2 months ago

      You may as well sit on it, we're not doing much....

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      1. Epic Fail
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Back behind the sofa I go.

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        1. Crouch Potato!
          13 years, 2 months ago

          😉

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    3. Crouch Potato!
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Or do you? 😉

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  17. The Sarjeant
    13 years, 2 months ago

    24 points so far with Terry, Hazard (C), Lukaku & Soldado left to play. They're all gonna need to score high tomorrow and again for the Chelsea match on Wednesday! If only Rat played as well! Would've been an extra 6 points!

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  18. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
    13 years, 2 months ago

    What are man u doing?

    About as deadly as me on COD.

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  19. New Ghost
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Kos red + Coleman's 10 points on the bench

    Welcome back FPL 😆

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    1. Scottys Army
      13 years, 2 months ago

      hard luck pal

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    2. Acquafresca
      13 years, 2 months ago

      😆 That'll do it.

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    3. ccc
      13 years, 2 months ago

      why is Coleman on the bench?

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      1. New Ghost
        13 years, 2 months ago

        My starting backline was Ivanovic-Kos-Reid

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        1. Billy Gilmore
          13 years, 2 months ago

          Doosra, is that you?

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        2. ccc
          13 years, 2 months ago

          oh, got it, unlucky

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      2. Billy Gilmore
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Because he put him there.

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      3. Woy of the Wovers
        13 years, 2 months ago

        My thoughts too. Coleman is making my score look half decent.

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    4. Billy Gilmore
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Unlucky SJ.

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      1. New Ghost
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Yep. How's the GW Billy? Decent?

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        1. Billy Gilmore
          13 years, 2 months ago

          Distinctly average. Boruc + Toure over Migs + Shaw.

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    5. Little Dancer
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah, I've Coleman and Jarvis on the bench. Started Mertesacker, Johnson, and Lescott.

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  20. Your Mum's Athletic
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Do we think Barkley is nailed on?

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    1. Kostja
      13 years, 2 months ago

      no

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    2. Bartowski
      13 years, 2 months ago

      I think he's playing towards that definition...Can't see Gibson getting back his place if he continues to play like that.

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    3. Scottys Army
      13 years, 2 months ago

      i think so

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    4. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Dunno, wait until Gibson returns.

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  21. The Machine
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Piers Morgan going bonkers on Twitter...

    He comes across as total chump, but i can't have any sympathy for the Accountant...

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    1. Tibidabo
      13 years, 2 months ago

      He's an idiot

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      1. denial
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        13 years, 2 months ago

        He's a total c. Must be ignored at all costs.

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    2. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
      13 years, 2 months ago

      I'm an accountant 🙁

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  22. Big_Andy_GAWA
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Evening.

    Just back in from Club Championship at Golf Club today. Usual bad fortune with goals/assists, etc: Kos sent off, Migs taken out at last minute, Whitaker on bench, Coleman about to come in my team, Matt Jarvis taken out at last minute, Collins out for Kos. ETC.

    Sooooo, is the website working as of yet ??

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  23. Jairzinho
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Man Utd are playing in white, Swansea in red,yeah?

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    1. JPeg
      13 years, 2 months ago

      No they're the team that are winning.

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  24. Acquafresca
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Canas is a decent player.

    Really dictating the pace of the game.

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    1. GK
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Looks very lively. If only Cleverley offered half as much!

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    2. Richie15
      13 years, 2 months ago

      kick ball in net how =how hard is it

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  25. Judas
    13 years, 2 months ago

    How are people's scores looking?

    I'm on 42 with Ivanovic, Hazard (C), Lukaku and Dzeko to play.

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  26. Jairzinho
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    13 years, 2 months ago

    RVP 1-0

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  27. crystalpalaceRus
    13 years, 2 months ago

    why the hell dont i have rvp

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    1. Tibidabo
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Because he costs 14.0 and he's only scored 1 goal.

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      1. Somalion
        13 years, 2 months ago

        EXACTLY. He's always going to score it just depends on whether or not he's going to score 5 million pounds worth more goals.

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  28. Ricky - it doesn\'t ta…
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Dont need rvp they said

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    1. Somalion
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Benteke still outscoring him with another match in hand 😉

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    2. Billy Gilmore
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Christ, he's only scored once.

      Benteke has done more for 5m less.

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  29. r0nh
    13 years, 2 months ago

    "It's only Swansea"...

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  30. jas5sk - Youtube channel
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Essential at 14 mil or 41 mil! Doesn't matter!

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