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No Change	Welbeck	BHA	C, Rest
No Change	Woltemade	NEW	B

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Andersen
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Player	Team	Price	Progress	Tonight
Chalobah	CHE	5.2m	78.1%	Likely
Saka	ARS	10.1m	92.6%	Likely
Casemiro	MUN	5.5m	98.6%	Maybe
Cash	AVL	4.7m	71.2%	Maybe
Dewsbury-Hall	EVE	5.0m	66.6%	Unlikely
Gvardiol	MCI	5.8m	84.6%	Unlikely
Roefs	SUN	4.7m	88.8%	Unlikely
Burn	NEW	5.1m	84.2%	Unlikely
Mitchell	CRY	5.0m	81.5%	Unlikely
Truffert	BOU	4.5m	80.4%	Unlikely
Matheus N.	MCI	5.3m	77.7%	Unlikely
Rogers	AVL	6.9m	73.4%	Unlikely
Cullen	BUR	5.0m	77.9%	Unlikely
Szoboszlai	LIV	6.6m	73.0%	Unlikely
Tavernier	BOU	5.5m	74.3%	Unlikely
Sánchez	CHE	4.8m	67.7%	Unlikely
Muñoz	CRY	6.1m	59.3%	Unlikely
Lacroix	CRY	5.1m	70.9%	Unlikely
O.Dango	BRE	6.0m	67.9%	Unlikely
Verbruggen	BHA	4.4m	67.7%	Unlikely
Petrović	BOU	4.5m	67.1%	Unlikely
Livramento	NEW	4.9m	66.5%	Unlikely
J.Palhinha	TOT	5.5m	68.0%	Unlikely
Dúbravka	BUR	4.0m	63.4%	Unlikely
Amad	MUN	6.3m	60.1%	Unlikely
Ballard	SUN	4.6m	54.2%	Unlikely
King	FUL	4.5m	53.3%	Unlikely
Barnes	NEW	6.4m	54.9%	Unlikely
Merino	ARS	6.0m	44.7%	Unlikely
De Ligt	MUN	5.0m	49.8%	Unlikely
Sessegnon	FUL	5.4m	47.1%	Unlikely
Schade	BRE	7.0m	49.6%	Unlikely
Gordon	NEW	7.2m	43.4%	Unlikely
Anderson	NFO	5.4m	46.8%	Unlikely
Gusto	CHE	4.9m	44.2%	Unlikely
Andersen	FUL	4.5m	38.9%	Unlikely
Tarkowski	EVE	5.4m	37.9%	Unlikely
Igor Jesus	NFO	5.8m	39.6%	Unlikely
Wilson	WHU	5.8m	38.6%	Unlikely
Hall	NEW	5.2m	36.6%	Unlikely

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Player	Team	Price	Progress	Tonight
Gabriel	ARS	6.3m	100.6%	Very Likely
Young	AVL	4.4m	96.8%	Likely
Botman	NEW	4.9m	100.2%	Very Likely
Maguire	MUN	4.4m	100.1%	Very Likely
Baleba	BHA	4.7m	97.4%	Likely
Mac Allister	LIV	6.3m	97.7%	Maybe
Pedro Porro	TOT	5.4m	98.0%	Maybe
Enzo	CHE	6.7m	91.7%	Maybe
Byram	LEE	3.9m	94.1%	Maybe
Alderete	SUN	4.1m	93.2%	Maybe
George	CHE	4.9m	93.7%	Maybe
Matete	SUN	4.4m	93.4%	Maybe
Ortega Moreno	MCI	4.8m	96.3%	Maybe
Obi	MUN	4.3m	94.4%	Maybe
Arrizabalaga	ARS	4.2m	94.7%	Maybe
Knight	BHA	4.5m	90.7%	Unlikely
Okafor	LEE	5.5m	94.4%	Unlikely
Boateng	BUR	4.8m	97.9%	Unlikely
Travers	EVE	4.4m	93.6%	Unlikely
Gruev	LEE	4.8m	88.5%	Unlikely
Akinmboni	BOU	3.9m	92.7%	Unlikely
Ngumoha	LIV	4.4m	88.6%	Unlikely
Pinnock	BRE	4.3m	93.6%	Unlikely
Sonne	BUR	3.9m	90.0%	Unlikely
McGill	BHA	4.0m	90.0%	Unlikely
Gannon-Doak	BOU	4.9m	90.8%	Unlikely
Cox	BRE	4.0m	89.7%	Unlikely
Neave	NEW	4.4m	88.8%	Unlikely
Jordan	BUR	4.0m	86.2%	Unlikely
Spence	TOT	4.4m	85.9%	Unlikely
Kelleher	BRE	4.5m	87.7%	Unlikely
Hato	CHE	4.7m	85.7%	Unlikely
Abbott	NFO	3.9m	83.9%	Unlikely
Colwill	CHE	4.8m	86.2%	Unlikely
M.Bizot	AVL	4.3m	83.2%	Unlikely
Agbinone	CRY	4.4m	85.2%	Unlikely
Patterson	SUN	4.3m	81.5%	Unlikely
Carvalho	BRE	4.8m	82.3%	Unlikely
Ndoye	NFO	5.6m	78.6%	Unlikely
Elliott	AVL	5.3m	80.2%	Unlikely

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	Player	Club	Factors
No Change	Raya Martin	ARS	C
No Change	Alisson	LIV	C, Vs
No Change	Donnarumma	MCI	C, Vs, Sus
No Change	Ramsdale	NEW	C
No Change	Sels	NFO	B
No Change	Dubravka	BUR	C, £

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	Player	Club	Factors
No Change	van Dijk	LIV	B, Vs
No Change	Muñoz	CRY	A, Sus
No Change	Jurriën Timber	ARS	C
No Change	O’Reilly	MCI	B, Vs
No Change	de Ligt	MUN	B, Inj
No Change	Thiaw	NEW	A
No Change	Andersen	FUL	B
No Change	Milenkovic	NFO	B
No Change	van Hecke	BHA	A, £
No Change	Mukiele	SUN	C, £

Last updated: 6 Dec, 2025 12:41am

	Player	Club	Factors
No Change	Saka	ARS	A
No Change	Bruno Fernandes	MUN	B
No Change	Foden	MCI	A, Vs
No Change	Semenyo	BOU	C
No Change	Gakpo	LIV	B, Vs, Rest
No Change	Minteh	BHA	B
No Change	Bruno Guimarães	NEW	A
Up	Schade	BRE	C
No Change	Anderson	NFO	A, £
Down	Fernández	CHE	B

Last updated: 6 Dec, 2025 12:48am

	Player	Club	Factors
No Change	Haaland	MCI	A, Vs
Up	Thiago	BRE	A
Down	Mateta	CRY	C
No Change	Welbeck	BHA	C, Rest
No Change	Woltemade	NEW	B

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Captain Sensible – Gameweek 11

6 November 2013 3321 comments

In Tommy We Trust

In the first instalment of a new, weekly article for members, we conduct some in-depth statistical analysis into one of the most crucial aspects in any given Gameweek – just who we entrust with the Fantasy armband. This week the options are plentiful – Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham all feature at home, City travel to basement-dwellers Sunderland, while a couple of Belgians are also in the running as clear captain contenders. With an array of talent on show, just who is “Captain Sensible”?

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nadman89
12 years, 1 month ago
whats the deal with hazard/oscar who would u rather have? and is suarez nailed on!?
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1. David Davros
  12 years, 1 month ago
  Suarez is as nailed on as they come.
  
  Staying away from Chelsea mids tbh
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David Davros
12 years, 1 month ago
Who to drop for Aguero:

a) Giroud
b) Sturridge
c) Don't make transfer
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1. Jinswick
  12 years, 1 month ago
  A) or C)
  
  Probably A)
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2. Lateriser 12
  12 years, 1 month ago
  A
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3. Shifty
  12 years, 1 month ago
  A
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Jinswick
12 years, 1 month ago
So no Reid or Collins for WHU this week.

(Adds Snodgrass to Silva & Coutniho as potential Michu replacements)
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The Bandit
12 years, 1 month ago
First sub please. Very important as there is a good chance he will be needed.

Currently Davies (STK) Brady (sou) Turner (avl)

Ta 🙂
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1. Arvin-ation
  12 years, 1 month ago
  looks good
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2. rohan
  12 years, 1 month ago
  The order you have mentioned it in
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3. Lateriser 12
  12 years, 1 month ago
  I might be tempted to play Brady ahead of Davies but its a coin toss.
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Venom Snake
12 years, 1 month ago
Reid really out for 10 weeks or just rumours?
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1. The Bandit
  12 years, 1 month ago
  He is confirmed out for one game, the rest is rumour
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2. Arvin-ation
  12 years, 1 month ago
  really out
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  1. Venom Snake
    12 years, 1 month ago
    For 10 weeks?
    Source?
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3. Little Frank
  12 years, 1 month ago
  All Whites coach Ricki Herbert told Fairfax Media that he spoke to an "incredibly disappointed" Reid yesterday, and the centre back could be out for "six to 10 weeks".
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Twelve years a slave
12 years, 1 month ago
Lat did you see i replied on last page
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1. Lateriser 12
  12 years, 1 month ago
  Aye Triggs. Sorry had gone for some work. Read and replied. Thanks.
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Ramboo
12 years, 1 month ago
Vomr (Inj) - Boruc
Coleman (cry) - Ward (EVE) - Toure (FUL) - Riether (Sus) - Collins (Inj)
Morrison (nor) - Oscar (WBA) - Ramsey (mun) - Barkley (cry) - Michu (Inj)
Aguero (sun) - Suarez (FUL) - Sturridge (FUL)

Bank = 1,8M
1FT

Problem : I got 4 players out this round, and need to make either 1 or 2 transfers to sort it out. Also, i really dont want to play Ward, -cause Palace is shit.

Possible fixes :
A: Riether --> Terry
B: Riether --> Terry and Michu --> Nasri (-4p)
C: Riether --> Nastasic and Michu --> Hazard (-4p)
D: Any other suggestions?

The only midfielder i really want is Silva, but i am not sure if he is fit for the weekend.

Any suggestions or advice would be very much appriciated! =)
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1. Venom Snake
  12 years, 1 month ago
  A. Play 3-4-3 and keep Michu benched
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  1. Ramboo
    12 years, 1 month ago
    I am leaning towards that myself as well. As i dont mind playing the other 4 midfielders, and i can take a small moneydrop on Michu.
    
    If Silva is fit for the weekend, would it be worth a hit to bring him in?
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    1. Camp No No
      12 years, 1 month ago
      I'm currently leaning towards that myself as well, as I don't mind playing only 2 midfielders this GW.. 😀
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    2. Venom Snake
      12 years, 1 month ago
      I wouldn't for a hit. Can get rid of Michu next week for free
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      1. Ramboo
        12 years, 1 month ago
        Ill go for A then, thanks mate!
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Hansel
12 years, 1 month ago
Bench one from Ravel, Barkley and Brady
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Sarnab
12 years, 1 month ago
What are 'only Boruc' owners doing next week ?

Arsenal and Chelsea away back to back
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1. Defcons are for Kinnear
  12 years, 1 month ago
  I'm not one but I would just play him. No point wasting transfers and shifting money for 2 games when you have GK who plays
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2. Jinswick
  12 years, 1 month ago
  I toyed with the idea of getting Foster in as 2nd keeper, but I think I'll just play Boruc and hope for save points.
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3. NABIL - FPL otai
  12 years, 1 month ago
  lewis to harper with my FT. Call me crazy.
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4. Son of Rambo
  12 years, 1 month ago
  I'm keeping him till the end of the season, barring injury.
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RooneyforLife
12 years, 1 month ago
Are the news of rooney getting injured true?
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1. Defcons are for Kinnear
  12 years, 1 month ago
  Honestly!!! this week has just been rumour mill, this guy injured, that guy on internationals, the other one has a fall out with the manager
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  1. RooneyforLife
    12 years, 1 month ago
    But people are saying it is a confirmed news, can someone confirm it?
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    1. Defcons are for Kinnear
      12 years, 1 month ago
      Sauce?
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      1. RooneyforLife
        12 years, 1 month ago
        No sauce but so many people are saying it must be something there.
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        Defcons are for Kinnear
        12 years, 1 month ago
        So many people say so many things. If so many people told you to jump off a cliff would you consider it?
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        Valar(Keith)
        12 years, 1 month ago
        Where are many ppl sayin it exactly? defo not on here atleast..
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2. Valar(Keith)
  12 years, 1 month ago
  Just gone thru the past few pages cause of this and not one person has said he's injured
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SPorting
12 years, 1 month ago
Morning Chumps!

I hate UCL so I wasn't around much last night.

Anyone's head fall off?
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1. Defcons are for Kinnear
  12 years, 1 month ago
  Why do you hate UCL? Isn't it the finest competition in club football?
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  1. SPorting
    12 years, 1 month ago
    Once you've tasted glory in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy, nothing even comes close.
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    1. Defcons are for Kinnear
      12 years, 1 month ago
      Fair point, although I prefer the CIS Insurance Cup
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    2. Christina.
      12 years, 1 month ago
      You have never even reached the JPT Final.
      
      😕
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      1. Defcons are for Kinnear
        12 years, 1 month ago
        I heard that it's an exclusive match and only 500 elite members are allowed to attend the final
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        Christina.
        12 years, 1 month ago
        Yeah. Very exclusive. I've been in a final against Bubbles. We had to replay it 3 times.
        
        The first time Stilicho forgot to take hits into account. The first replay ended in a draw. I can't remember who won the third...
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        Defcons are for Kinnear
        12 years, 1 month ago
        Your actually serious 😯
        I thought I was just playing along
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        Christina.
        12 years, 1 month ago
        Yeah, ask Bubbles when he is on again.
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D-Burls
12 years, 1 month ago
Anyone else got an inkling that Aguero may not start this weekend? He has played the full 90 for two games in a row. I think 3 is a bit too much perhaps...
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1. Lateriser 12
  12 years, 1 month ago
  International break after. He'll play.
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2. Ramboo
  12 years, 1 month ago
  Nah, even i can play 90 mins for three games in a row, pretty sure Aguero can do it as well =) Especially when there is a international break afterwards, no need for Man City to risk not playing him or rest him.
  
  I`ll captain him or Suarez. Probably Aguero.
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SuperOsçarBaby
12 years, 1 month ago
Eto'o - attempts 4, on target 4, goals 2
boom
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1. Christina.
  12 years, 1 month ago
  ka(k)-boom
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  1. SuperOsçarBaby
    12 years, 1 month ago
    go take a kak
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Jinswick
12 years, 1 month ago
Best of this bunch? Reid being out is making Snoddy all the more tempting....

(A) GW11: Michu -> Snoddy, GW12: Nolan -> Wally (rolling forward a freebie)

(B) GW11: Michu -> Coutinho, GW12: Nolan & Mirallas -> Wally & Brady/Amalf/Januzaj

(C) GW11: Michu & Giroud -> Silva & Benteke, GW12: Nolan & Baines -> Wally & Kos (or other 5.3m or below defender) [4 point hit]

(D) GW11: Michu & Giroud -> Coutinho & Benteke, GW12: Nolan & Mirallas -> Wally & Brady/Amalf/Januzaj [4 point hit]

(E) GW11: Michu & Giroud -> Snodgrass & Benteke, GW12: Nolan -> Wally

Boruc, Davis
Baines, Terry, Toure, Clyne, Ward
Michu, Ramsey, Mirallas, Nolan, Ravel
Aguero, Suarez, Giroud

Bank 0.4m, 2 free transfers
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1. Defcons are for Kinnear
  12 years, 1 month ago
  Snoddy has to wake up at some point, this should be the week after their last few matches of humiliation
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2. NABIL - FPL otai
  12 years, 1 month ago
  A or E.
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3. QPR expects... glory!
  12 years, 1 month ago
  B or D looks to have the most scoring potential.
  
  As tempting as Snoddy looks on paper Norwich have scored a grand total of 6 league goals all season and haven't scored more than one in any game since opening week.
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4. SPorting
  12 years, 1 month ago
  Has to be B.
  
  As I learned below, Countinho is likely to be a decent shout this week and Wally can wait.
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Super-Hans
12 years, 1 month ago
So now that Ben Davies is fit do we expect him to get back in the team this weekend, or should Taylor keep his place?
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1. Dogba
  12 years, 1 month ago
  Morning Super-Hans.
  
  I think he'll take the place back right away, question is if he's 100% fit to start or not.
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  1. Super-Hans
    12 years, 1 month ago
    Cheers, mate. Although I don't like what you are saying! 😉 So that puts my team into an even more shamble state....
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Moin
12 years, 1 month ago
Mourinho on Hazard- "On Saturday (against West Brom), he will be with the team. He's a player who is a talent. On Saturday, he will be on the bench or playing."
Not sure to get him for Michu!
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1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
  12 years, 1 month ago
  Hell play.
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2. Dogba
  12 years, 1 month ago
  He'll play. But to be sure, I'm probably waiting for Friday pressie 🙂
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  1. Moin
    12 years, 1 month ago
    Good Idea!
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3. Breadbin
  12 years, 1 month ago
  Anyone that says he'll play is saying that through hope because they bought/have him.
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  1. Dogba
    12 years, 1 month ago
    Mourinho was asked to confirm if Eden Hazard was left out of the game due to missing a training session…
    'I don't want to lie, he is not injured,' said the manager. 'He is a kid and kids make mistakes and fathers, they have to be clever in the way they educate their sons. He didn't play, he wanted to play, he is sad because he didn't play, we won without him and Saturday he is back, end of story.'
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  2. Christina.
    12 years, 1 month ago
    I agree with Breadbasket on this one. And I seldom do.
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royals forever
12 years, 1 month ago
Help is needed on this GW's dilemma

If you have to had a choice between Aguero and Suarez because you could only afford one

Who would you have if you other strikers were Sturridge and Lukaku

Any ideas would be welcome
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1. Moin
  12 years, 1 month ago
  Aguero
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2. Shifty
  12 years, 1 month ago
  For this week only, Suarez i'd venture to say.
  
  Who's the 3rd striker?
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3. suarrr
  12 years, 1 month ago
  i had the same issue. I went with Aguero. 2x Liverpool Strikers is an overload in my opinion.
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l@sp0
12 years, 1 month ago
Aguëro needs me.

Mignolet (Boruc)
Ivanovic, Walker, Fonte, Rat (Jones)
Ozil, Ramsey, Silva (Januzaj, Parker)
Lukaku, Suarez, Sturridge

1 FT & 0 ITB

Should I do:
Jones --> Baker
Ivanovic --> Davies
Lukaku --> Aguëro

for a -8 point hit? (I can't believe I'm thinking about this)
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1. Moin
  12 years, 1 month ago
  nothing is worth -8
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  1. Wingate
    12 years, 1 month ago
    I think Aguero could well be worth an 8 pointer..... hes ON FIRE!!!
    
    Just depends who you get in and out...
    
    Personally I would not get rid of a CHE def....
    
    For me, it would be Ozil and Sturridge out for Aguero and someone....
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    1. Moin
      12 years, 1 month ago
      Ozil and Sturridge is still fine..if you really want Aguero you can do that
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BobbyV
12 years, 1 month ago
I have one FT available and here is my team for this weekend:

Boruc (Migs)
Walker, Shaw, Nastacic, Coleman
Barkley, Ramsey, Townsend, Oscar (Michu)
Suarez, Aguero (Lukaku)

Do you think it's safe for me to get into the game week with the above team or I need to make a transfer? Michu to....??? Yaya maybe??
Or I should save the FT?
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1. BobbyV
  12 years, 1 month ago
  Oh yeah, I'm going with Suarez as my Captain this week!
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2. SPorting
  12 years, 1 month ago
  Team looks fine so save the FT.
  
  It's possible that Michu won't drop again before the GW and then you can pick up the next bandwagon and ride it out for the Int. break.
  
  Of course, people will start to sort their teams out in the next two days and Michu could drop again.
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3. l@sp0
  12 years, 1 month ago
  I would bench Barkley and bring Lukaku in. Even though he is still at "75%", he is a beast and he will play and he will tear them apart.
  
  + Barkley isn't garanteed a place in XI
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4. McEwan
  12 years, 1 month ago
  Your really benching Lukaku over Barkley?
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  1. BobbyV
    12 years, 1 month ago
    Not yet sure over fitness of Lukaku
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SPorting
12 years, 1 month ago
I can see the benefit of bringing in Snod or Sess or Cab and the likes.

But I think I'll still do Michu -> Wally with my FT this week.

I can bench him and play Oscar, Ramsey, Morrison, Brady then at least I'll have Wally in my back pocket and ready to use when he fully returns after the break.

Or can anyone else suggest a red hot one week punt?
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1. Dogba
  12 years, 1 month ago
  See below, Hazzzzzzzzzard. Seems risky to get Wally before he's actually fit, he's already had one setback.
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2. Christina.
  12 years, 1 month ago
  Peanut.
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  1. Jinswick
    12 years, 1 month ago
    Haha, really pressing the Peanut option!
    
    I seem to have expanded my options to 5 now (ughh). Your thoughts on the above please?
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    1. Christina.
      12 years, 1 month ago
      A or E for me.
      
      I don't like losing Baines and I don't trust Coutinho after a long injury lay off and only 45min.
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    2. SPorting
      12 years, 1 month ago
      I went for B.
      
      Similar to my own situation.
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  2. Jönny
    12 years, 1 month ago
    I keep getting tempted by that, you know... What's his derby record like? Would probably end up keeping beyond this weekend.
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3. Jinswick
  12 years, 1 month ago
  I'd wait on Walcott - Coutinho and Silva are by far the best premium replacements imo, with the 3 cheaper options also a good idea to raise funds for upgrades next week.
  
  Have a similar dilemma myself above - your thoughts?
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4. Jönny
  12 years, 1 month ago
  There's a huge clamour to get Wally in, which I find quite hard to understand. He was underwhelming before he got injured and has been out for quite a while, no guarantee that he's going to hit the ground running.
  
  No idea who the better replacement is though... I might finally swallow my pride and get Ramsey, but I'm not happy about it!
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  1. Christina.
    12 years, 1 month ago
    That's what I', doing Jonny. Buying Ramsey. 5 weeks to late.
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    1. Jönny
      12 years, 1 month ago
      *10 weeks too late!
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5. Lateriser 12
  12 years, 1 month ago
  Non obvious ones?
  
  Schurrle/Willian
  
  Coutinho
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6. Arvin-ation
  12 years, 1 month ago
  Nassri
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  1. SPorting
    12 years, 1 month ago
    It's a thought.
    
    If Silva is a doubt, will it increase Nasri's game time?
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    1. QPR expects... glory!
      12 years, 1 month ago
      One thing to bear in mind though is that France are one of the few teams to have two competitive matches during the international break playing the Ukraine in the WC play-off's with the second game the away one.
      
      The long distance travel plus the energy used up means there's a greater chance he gets rested on his return than most players returning from two friendlies.
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    2. Arvin-ation
      12 years, 1 month ago
      I'd assume so.
      Silva injured, Nasri nailed on is what I've been led to believe.
      
      He's been quite involved in the past few games as well.
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Dogba
12 years, 1 month ago
This article makes Hazard even more tempting to me. Flat-track bully with flat-track fixtures to come. A little "rest" midweek, probably some rest over the break... CL qualification is all but done. Captaincy contender this week... I was thinking maybe Ramsey but, I don't want to 🙁
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1. Jinswick
  12 years, 1 month ago
  The Mourinho interview makes me think Hazard will start on the bench this week.
  
  http://www.sportinglife.com/football/live/match-reaction/301269/chelsea-v-schalke
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  1. Dogba
    12 years, 1 month ago
    "Saturday he is back, end of story" makes me think he'll start.
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    1. Jinswick
      12 years, 1 month ago
      See below...
      
      "Willian played fantastic",
      
      "Saturday he will be with the team....and will be on the bench or playing" when quizzed about Hazard.
      
      50:50 imo. Gut says he starts on the bench
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      1. Alberto Tomba
        12 years, 1 month ago
        I'd say that's mourinho trying to motivate him, if he works hard in training he'll start.
        Great link.
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  2. Shifty
    12 years, 1 month ago
    Yup it's one thing to read his comments but another to watch his body language, thanks for posting this. Was just avoiding eye contact and shrugging his shoulders when asked about Hazard.
    
    Seems like he's ready to bench Hazard this weekend (Hazard owner here). 1 pointer likely but hopefully WBA is run ragged by the time he comes on
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2. Kevin Twine
  12 years, 1 month ago
  I think after last nights Mourinho comments, he's one to avoid, imo.
  
  I'm tempted to bring in Schurlle, though - thought he looked quality last night - should have had a goal.
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  1. Dogba
    12 years, 1 month ago
    Really? Hmm. I read them as him being left out of this one game was his "punishment", end of story, now he plays again.
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    1. Kevin Twine
      12 years, 1 month ago
      Maybe, it's really tricky. To be honest, I do think Hazard will start this weekend but it seems like such a risk owning him at the minute, and with the Xmas fixture pile up around the corner it could be wise to avoid...
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      1. Dogba
        12 years, 1 month ago
        Give me a better option! Please. Really struggling with my Michu replacement, Silva doubtful is not making it easier. Ramsey might be an obvious choice but I really don't want him.
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        BobbyV
        12 years, 1 month ago
        Yaya
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        Kevin Twine
        12 years, 1 month ago
        If I was you I'd go Silva.
        
        I'm 0.2 short so I'm gonna pick one of Hazard, Ramsey or Coutinho, I think.
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        Dogba
        12 years, 1 month ago
        Hazard is risky but Silva is okay? He's doubtful 😮
        
        Thanks for the input, food for thought. Hazard just has a bigger potential upside and proper pedigree, as well as the best fixtures. I think it'll be him.
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        Kevin Twine
        12 years, 1 month ago
        Wait for the pressers on Friday - if they're both ok I'd still go for Silva - more nailed on and better form.
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        Dogba
        12 years, 1 month ago
        Thanks, yeah I'm waiting for pressers for sure.
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        FantaCity
        12 years, 1 month ago
        Nasri, Cabaye was my shortlist - went cabaye
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        SPorting
        12 years, 1 month ago
        He was my choice too until I saw that he was on 4 YC's.
        
        Knowing my luck he'll get that 5th one this week.
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        Dogba
        12 years, 1 month ago
        Nasri is only playing like 60-70 minutes, that's quite a % loss of gametime :/ Cabaye is a bit scary with 4 YCs.
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Wingate
12 years, 1 month ago
Ok come to agree that Suarez captain over Aguero makes sense... think it will be v close though.

Team Below:

http://tinypic.com/r/11qizvb/5

A) Right goalkeeper?
B) Start Barkley or Brady? Brady was scoring well when he was fit earlier in season but Bark has gone off the boil....

Thx
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1. Shifty
  12 years, 1 month ago
  Nice team. In abit of a pickle there about Brady, since you have 2 SOT defenders.
  
  I would start Barkley. But if you decide to start Brady, best play Mig and hedge your risk.
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  1. Wingate
    12 years, 1 month ago
    Thanks Shifty...
    
    Regardless of the rest of the team, in your opinion:
    
    Whos more likely clean sheet MIG or BORUC?
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    1. Shifty
      12 years, 1 month ago
      regardless of team, I'd say Liverpool. My reasoning is that with Coutinho back, Rodgers should revert to a 442 or risk spreading his team too wide. I can't see Cissokho, GJ, Coutinho, Suarez and Sturridge all playing high up the pitch. Different case with Hendo as he is more disciplined defensively.
      
      Probably be a back 4, with Lucas Hendo Moses Coutinho and SAS up top. Pure hypothetical though, but it's no secret Pool defend better with a back 4.
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2. suarrr
  12 years, 1 month ago
  Goalie is good. I am going with him too.
  
  I would like to go with Barkley if he is sure of starting. It looks a good possibility but not sure at all.
  
  Brady vs. Barkley is a toughie to choose for this week. Sorry cant help much.
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QPR expects... glory!
12 years, 1 month ago
Just checked the Lille schedule. Hazard won't go AWOL to watch them play before Saturday 🙂
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Lateriser 12
12 years, 1 month ago
Arsenal (5.5)

mun SOU car HUL EVE mci CHE whm new CAR

Liverpool (5.7)

FUL eve hul NOR WHM spu CAR mci che HUL

Swansea (5.0)

-- ful mci NEW HUL nor EVE che vil MCI

Who do you like the most? GK
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1. QPR expects... glory!
  12 years, 1 month ago
  Arsenal.
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2. Dogba
  12 years, 1 month ago
  Liverpool. 4 great fixtures in the first 5 alone...
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3. SPorting
  12 years, 1 month ago
  Sir Chesney.
  
  I would have kept him with confidence if I hadn't WC'd.
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4. Shifty
  12 years, 1 month ago
  Arsenal. but I would like to keep an Arsenal spot in attack, that may be a factor to consider.
  
  A little extreme but if Walcott hits the ground running, I wouldn't rule out a Ramsey Ozil Walcott triple up.
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Dogba
12 years, 1 month ago
Mourinho quote on Hazard from official Chelsea website:

Mourinho was asked to confirm if Eden Hazard was left out of the game due to missing a training session…
'I don't want to lie, he is not injured,' said the manager. 'He is a kid and kids make mistakes and fathers, they have to be clever in the way they educate their sons. He didn't play, he wanted to play, he is sad because he didn't play, we won without him and Saturday he is back, end of story.'
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1. Lateriser 12
  12 years, 1 month ago
  He will start Hazard
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2. Jinswick
  12 years, 1 month ago
  Also said "Willian played fantastic", and then ended the interview with "Saturday he will be with the team....and will be on the bench or playing" when quizzed about Hazard.
  
  50:50 imo. Gut says he starts on the bench
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  1. Dogba
    12 years, 1 month ago
    No reason Willian and Hazard can't start together with Oscar inbetween them.
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  2. Dogba
    12 years, 1 month ago
    I don't have sound here at work so can't listen to the interview sadly. "On the bench or playing" hmm.
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QPR expects... glory!
12 years, 1 month ago
Interesting little factoid for this morning: Wayne Rooney has scored more goals (10) against Arsenal than any other team.

Should be a great game at the weekend!
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1. Defcons are for Kinnear
  12 years, 1 month ago
  This is Rooney's ON Season, next season he will have an OFF Season
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Defcons are for Kinnear
12 years, 1 month ago
Some players' names are pronunciations by British pundits are just embarrassing e.g. Azaaray and Ertsil
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1. Defcons are for Kinnear
  12 years, 1 month ago
  *Mind the extra are
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DonTheSpecialOne
12 years, 1 month ago
Morning guys. Well I was right last night, he didn't show up for training. I'm still confident that he'll play the Brom game."Some speculations going about saying Hazard missed a training session because he was at the Lille v Monaco game on Sunday. Was probably late or something." I don't think it's a big deal.
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1. SPorting
  12 years, 1 month ago
  Don Don.
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  1. DonTheSpecialOne
    12 years, 1 month ago
    Team set for weekend?
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    1. SPorting
      12 years, 1 month ago
      Not yet.
      
      That little rascal Michu is still a concern.
      
      You?
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      1. DonTheSpecialOne
        12 years, 1 month ago
        Yeah, Michu -> Hazard on Sunday. Was sweating last night when dropped. Looks to be ok, hopefully.
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  2. HVT
    12 years, 1 month ago
    Ding dong
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2. Dogba
  12 years, 1 month ago
  Feels to me like he made a mistake, punishment is maybe a fine + sitting out CL game. "End of story" and he starts this weekend.
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  1. Dogba
    12 years, 1 month ago
    Morning by the way.
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    1. DonTheSpecialOne
      12 years, 1 month ago
      Yes! This could be really good. Explosion vs. WBA, brace and assist! 😳
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      1. Dogba
        12 years, 1 month ago
        The stage is set. Amilfatano playing RB would be perfect.
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        DonTheSpecialOne
        12 years, 1 month ago
        🙂
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3. Arvin-ation
  12 years, 1 month ago
  Sub appearance in my opinion.
  
  Willian played well.
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  1. Arvin-ation
    12 years, 1 month ago
    oh and Morning Don 😆
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  2. Arvin-ation
    12 years, 1 month ago
    And I'm a Hazard owner.
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    1. DonTheSpecialOne
      12 years, 1 month ago
      Yeah, I heard Willian played great last night. How was Oscar, did you watch the game? According to CFC forum, Oscar and Ivan didn't have their best game.
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      1. Dogba
        12 years, 1 month ago
        Oscar wasn't too involved in the goals, but he put in an amazing shift closing down, chasing balls and tackling like he was de Jong all of a sudden. He had one exquisite chipped goal but was offside. I reckon he'll start, subbed off at 80 to rest a little.
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        DonTheSpecialOne
        12 years, 1 month ago
        Cheers D!
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      2. Dogba
        12 years, 1 month ago
        Ivan played okay-ish, wasn't as solid defensively as he should be.
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  3. Dogba
    12 years, 1 month ago
    Not sure Willian is there 100% physically yet to start on Saturday, he got the full 90 last night while Eto'o was subbed early for a reason, the Anzi boys are on a different level fitness wise still.
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    1. DonTheSpecialOne
      12 years, 1 month ago
      Hazard.. Come on!! Would be a disaster if benched, brought in for -4
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      1. Dogba
        12 years, 1 month ago
        😆 Sweating. It would be for a free here. Will see what happens @ pressies tomorrow and go from there.
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SPorting
12 years, 1 month ago
Looks like I'll be benching Brady at my peril.
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Wingate
12 years, 1 month ago
Barkley v Brady

Its been a tough one but finally cracked it:

Barkley was in good form start of season but has drifted off, hes played more minutes recently.
Brady was also in good form start of season but then with the injury? has been out and perhaps isnt fully match fit.

If equal fixtures it would be Brady to play however just realised Barkley played bottom of the league CPL whereas Brady plays best defence in the league Southampton....

Go on Barkley give 'em 'ell...
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