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9 February 2014 3041 comments
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Sunday brings the Gameweek to a close as White Hart Lane and Old Trafford host afternoon clashes bristling with the promise of goals and Fantasy points.

Events begin in north London where Tim Sherwood’s Spurs host Everton. Having been jolted out of a revival which saw them win four on the trot under their new boss, Tottenham will go into the clash with the Toffees off the back of a 5-1 defeat to City and 1-1 stalemate with Hull. Everton have had their own wounds to lick recently but, having suffered a 4-0 Merseyside derby drubbing, Roberto Martinez’ side recovered last time out with a 2-1 win over Villa.

Later today, United welcome an ailing Fulham side to Old Trafford in what looks to be a potential points bonanza for David Moyes’ outfit. The Cottagers have shipped 11 goals in their last four outings, notching just once in response. While United slipped to defeat at Stoke last time out, they’ll be heavily backed to recover in today’s clash, with Fantasy managers hopeful that Robin van Persie, Wayne Rooney and Juan Mata are pivotal in a big home win.

As always you can look to our Twitter feed for all the team news ahead of kick-off, while our Dugout Discussion chatroom will support your real-time banter requirements throughout today’s matches.

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  1. 4-4-who?
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    United don't look like scoring

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    1. Declan
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      What game are you watching

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  2. Total Foot 5
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    ERIKSEN: anyne considering eriksen > lalana/mirallas for a hit -4?

    if so, why...trying to convince myself not to do it.

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    1. XecutionerX
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      lallana for sure

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    2. rm9
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      I have him, sticking.

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    3. Baz
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      definitely not

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      1. Total Foot 5
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        12 years, 2 months ago

        oops sorry. cant do it as i have silva and Yaya who i need to drop in the next 2 gw for that g 28 crash.

        would u do silva> lalana?

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        1. Baz
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          save it for this week (as long as yaya is banned) - silva,yaya&eriksen could score very well midweek

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  3. Jimmers
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Sign of how bad things are that so much is bring expected of Januzaj, a 19 year old kid

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    1. turd ferguson
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      age doesn't matter when you're a good player.

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    2. rm9
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      Raul scored 25+ goals at Madrid when he was 19.

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  4. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Steklenburg, you're killing me!

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  5. Scottys Army
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Lol Fatty

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  6. 4-4-who?
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    I reckon our mighty Wolves could beat United at the moment

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  7. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    It's painful watching Mata in a United shirt.. A player of his class and calibre shouldn't be in a team losing to bottom of the league at home -- he should've been in the squad winning 3-0 against Newcastle this week.

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    1. Bøwstring The Carp
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Have that out with Mourinho, who now has £37mil more to add to the team that is on top of the table without Mata

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      1. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
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        12 years, 2 months ago

        It's not about the cash and never was, and besides.. I don't have Mourinho's number, so that is unrealistic.

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        1. Bøwstring The Carp
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          12 years, 2 months ago

          Same could be said about Ozil though, the team paid the money for the player, the player wanted to go. That's just how it goes. If Ferguson was still there you'd probably be saying the opposite. Up to Mata to put in his performance which he hasn't done today in order to help the team

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          1. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
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            I know all of this, but as a fan I was expressing my feelings for missing a player that pretty much every Chelsea fan has a lot of time and adulation for. I'm not after an argument or a debate or having the obvious pointed out, can't you see that? It hurts seeing him in a United shirt. Nothing anyone can say will change my feelings there. yes that is how it goes, but that is how I feel.

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            1. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
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              I'm not angry or whatever, btw.. Just speaking my mind! 🙂

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              1. Bøwstring The Carp
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                Fair point, I support Pats in the league of Ireland and nearly every year the team undergoes big changes because the financial situation of the league can only offer 1 year contracts to semi-pro teams. So basically we'll be cheering a player one year then the next loathing him. So frustrating so I understand how ya feel

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  8. Give The Todd Some Love
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Rooney (c), Mata 😡

    So close

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    1. 4-4-who?
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      But no cigar

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    2. Schürrle Class
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      What happened?

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      1. Mílanista
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        12 years, 2 months ago

        You passed to Rooney instead of RVP, who was in a better position to score.

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        1. Schürrle Class
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          My bad. I will score or assist to RVP in this half. That is my promise to you

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          1. Mílanista
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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            12 years, 2 months ago

            Can you assist him 4 times please.

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            1. Schürrle Class
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              12 years, 2 months ago

              I'll try 😉

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  9. Scottys Army
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    I have mata but as quite a few have a united captain , so im happy for mata to blank this once.

    Come on Fulham

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    1. Pap Boomez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Silly statement / totally counterproductive

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  10. Give The Todd Some Love
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    The first good cross Young does, and Rafael is offside 🙄

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  11. Jafooli
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Definetly more goals in this game. Just not sure if it will be Bent or Sidwell again.

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  12. OPTA FPL
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    i hate Steklenburg

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    1. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Meaningless.

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    2. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I love him 🙂

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  13. La Roja
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Sod mata (c)

    Welcome back Ronh 🙂

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    1. r0nh
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      Thanks 🙂

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  14. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    SHAMELESS appeals ! 😆

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  15. Scottys Army
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    accidental

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  16. Total Foot 5
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    MITROGLU...pitty he is not playing.wanted to see him w holtby.

    dude gave me stellar pts playing UCL fantasy as a differential, making me top of my minileague when he scored multiple gols.

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    1. Fabio20
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I was wondering, do you know what he had for lunch?

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    2. Gaz Downright
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      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      this is starting to sound obsessive ...

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  17. rozzo
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    How United wish they had Andy Carroll, he would have gobbled up one of these aimless crosses by now.

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    1. Scottys Army
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Moyes is the Scottish BFS

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  18. Les Bleus
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Commentators always argue that the handball wasn't intentional. When are handballs ever intentional!?

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    1. Notorious
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Suarez at the WC vs Ghana 😀

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    2. JWF
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Errr when someone deliberately sticks their hand out to stop or control the ball...?

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      1. Les Bleus
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        12 years, 2 months ago

        Apart from Wall E's comment, I don't think they every do it intentionally

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        1. Les Bleus
          • 14 Years
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          In a penalty circumstance of course

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        2. turd ferguson
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Of course they do. Great defender usually put their hands behind the back when defending tight in the box.

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    3. Dial Square
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Exactly - the rules are clear, handball is handball regardless of if its deliberate.

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      1. Les Bleus
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Exactly. If it changes the direction of the ball, then it's supposed to be given.

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    4. Mojo Rojo
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Hand of God?

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  19. onionbarje
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    If you had 60 crosses and you haven't scored one goal, surely you should realise that it is time for a change

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    1. Pap Boomez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      exactly. RVP and Rooney are fine at heading, but certainly not a strength. Change tactics and play through the middle i.e. through Man Utd strengths (Mata, Rooney, AJ)

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    2. RabMac
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Not if your name is David Moyes.

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    3. rdpx
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      He is playing a numbers game.

      Throw enough pigs at the wall, one of them is bound to stick.

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  20. Think Tank
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    CMON YOU WHITES...

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  21. Jafooli
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Seeing Moyes, Round & Neville on that bench, just looks like their brains are fried....

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  22. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Janu pimp coming on

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  23. 7shadesofsmoke
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    RVP makes the 60 minute mark.

    Something to celebrate!

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  24. Leaf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Come on Adnan 🙂

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    1. Leaf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Leaf instructions

      Shoot or pass to RVP , ...nothing else

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  25. ADucksBehind
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Nooooo! Routledge staying on my bench fml

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  26. Declan
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Cue Rooney YC

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  27. Give The Todd Some Love
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    'Right now Adnan, I want you to cross the ball as many times as you can'

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  28. In Like Flynn.
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    • 15 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Amongst all the criticism of Moyes and Utd, maybe we should be giving credit to Rene Meulensteen for setting his team up to give Utd with some of the league's best players, a run for their money and possibly more.
    A lot of managers from the "lesser clubs have come away from the Big Boys with points this year.

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I'm suspecting him og going "ok, we're going to get pancaked, so let's give someone else a chance"

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      1. In Like Flynn.
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        • 15 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Can't see it Gaz, so I don't really know how it's going.

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    2. rdpx
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Nah.

      Way more fun to blame it all on Moyes.

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  29. FPL FREAK
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Need a little advice guys....:

    Got 2 issues: Eriksen ( going to fall today) n Chester ( have to change)

    1). is it worth keeping Eriksen....? And today he is going to fall today... If not than whome to replace him with.....??
    2). Want to change Chester but with whome...??

    My team:
    Mannone. Davies.
    Zab. Kosc. Ward. Whittaker. Chester.
    Haz. Mata. Silva. Eriksen. Colback.
    Suarez. Sturridge. J rod...

    3.2 in bank..... 2 FT...........

    Please advice.......

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    1. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Ask later

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      1. 7shadesofsmoke
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        haha.

        Eriksen to Sterling and Chester to Cahil/Azpic or Reid possible?

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        1. FPL FREAK
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          12 years, 2 months ago

          But is it good to have 3 liverpool players....??

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          1. 7shadesofsmoke
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            12 years, 2 months ago

            why not? form is great

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            1. FPL FREAK
              • 12 Years
              12 years, 2 months ago

              Ok.... i will do it today....

              Eriksen >> Sterling
              Chester >> ?

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    2. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Don't get any Man Utd players......and you'll be fine.

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  30. Give The Todd Some Love
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Rooney in midfield

    Rage quit

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    1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      rage quit indeed 😆

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