Scout Notes

Scout Notes – Gameweek 33 – Saturday

Juan Mata grabs two goals and an assist as United hammer Newcastle at St James’ Park. Edin Dzeko maintains his impressive recent form as City sweep Southampton aside. Jason Puncheon is at the double in Palace’s win at Cardiff, West Brom’s Morgan Amalfitano scores for the second game in succession, whilst Mohamed Salah stars for Chelsea as Jose Mourinho opts to use Eden Hazard off the bench.

City’s Main Men Run Riot
Manuel Pellegrini maintained his 4-2-3-1 formation for the visit of Southampton, with David Silva tucked in behind Edin Dzeko once again. Both players picked up the points in the 4-1 victory – Silva earned an assist, whilst the Bosnian delivered a goal and assist before making way just after the hour mark. Samir Nasri and Yaya Toure grabbed a goal apiece – the latter once again relying on spot-kick duties to deliver an 18th goal of the season – and with the likes of Jesus Navas also in the points, City’s attacking options are flourishing ahead of double Gameweek 34.

With Sergio Aguero expected to return for next week’s trip to Liverpool, Pellegrini faces a dilemma, given the current form of Dzeko up top. Bearing in mind the 7.0-priced forward has now delivered four goals and two assists in his last four, a switch to 4-4-2 is perhaps on the cards, with Silva and Nasri handed the flank roles and Navas dropping back onto the bench. After the game, Pellegrini revealed Toure has picked up a knock but is optimistic the Ivorian will recover for the weekend and expects to know more later today. At the back, uncertainty surrounds Gael Clichy’s omission from the matchday squad. The Frenchman had started three of the previous four league fixtures but failed to make the bench against the Saints – Aleksandar Kolarov grabbed an assist in the win and, with a double Gameweek up next, would certainly be back on some managers’ radars if it turns out Clichy has sustained an injury.

Rodriguez Worry for Saints
The Saints’ top scorer lasted just 26 minutes of yesterday’s loss before being forced off with a possible season-ending injury. Owned by over 16% of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers, Rodriguez could be set for an exodus over the next few days if Mauricio Pochettino’s worst fears are allayed – after the game, the Saints boss admitted he fears the worst:

“It is not looking good for him or looking good for the team. I can’t really know when I am going to see him again in a Southampton shirt. We need to analyse him today [Saturday] and tomorrow and know the exact nature of his injury. All the players are really affected, not just about the result and not just about the refereeing decisions but more than anything by the doubt about how severe his injury is.”

Mata Turns on the Style
After opening his account for United last weekend, the Spaniard stepped up once again in yesterday’s rout of Newcastle. With Wayne Rooney joining Robin van Persie on the sidelines, Mata seemed to thrive with the increased responsibility and – fielded in the role in “the hole” behind Javier Hernandez – grabbed two goals and an assist in the 4-0 hammering at St James’ Park. The Spaniard’s display certainly makes it crystal clear to David Moyes as to where he is best utilised and, whilst he’ll drop off the radar in light of a blank Gameweek 34, Mata will be a much sought-after asset over the final few matches, with United playing Norwich, Hull and Sunderland at Old Trafford over Gameweeks 36-37.

Amalfitano the Baggies Hero
The Frenchman scored for the second consecutive Gameweek since returning from injury as West Brom secured a vital away win at Norwich. Having struck in last week’s 3-3 draw at Cardiff, Amalfitano repeated the feat as Pepe Mel’s side moved five points ahead of the drop zone with six matches left to play. Certainly, with games against Spurs and City up next, the Midlands outfit will be hard-pushed to tempt investors, but with home encounters against West Ham and Stoke on either side of a double Gameweek 37, Amalfitano – at a mere 4.2 in FPL – could prove a real cut-price contender over the last few matches as the Baggies form (two wins and a draw in four) and fixtures improve.

Cottagers Midfielders in the Points in Vital Win at Villa
Lewis Holtby and Ashkan Dejagah continued their recent rise in form as Fulham chalked up a somewhat unexpected win at Villa Park. With the Midlands outfit still in shock over Christian Benteke’s season-ending injury, Felix Magath’s side earned a second victory in the last four to suggest they may still beat the drop. Kieran Richardson and forgotten man Hugo Rodallega grabbed the goals in the 2-1 triumph, whilst Holtby and Dejagah both supplied an assist apiece – the former now has 24 points in his last four starts, whilst Dejagah has now delivered three goals, an assist and four bonus points in six appearances under Magath. Fulham now have three home games against relegations rivals (NOR, HUL, CPL) in the final five Gameweeks to potentially save their season and both Holtby and Dejagah, at 6.2 and 4.9 in FPL, look key to their survival aspirations.

Boyd Returns to Inspire Tigers
Having served a three-match suspension, the Hull winger was afforded a rare starting berth due to Tom Huddlestone’s back problem. With one eye on next week’s FA Cup semi-final against Sheffield United Steve Bruce chose to omit the former Spurs man and shift David Meyler into central midfield, allowing Boyd the left-flank berth in a return to 4-4-2 – his second goal of the season was enough to earn the Tigers victory as Steve Bruce’s side moved nine points ahead of the drop zone. Hull have now produced 10 clean sheets this season (eight at home, two on the road), but with a blank next weekend and Arsenal and Everton their remaining two visitors, further defensive returns are perhaps unlikely, given their limited number of shut-outs away from the KC Stadium.

Puncheon at the Double
Tony Pulis’ side took a major step towards safety with an emphatic win over Cardiff. Jason Puncheon was pivotal to the 3-0 triumph, grabbing two of the Eagles’ goals to leap onto Fantasy radars ahead of next week’s pair of matches against Villa and Everton. Available for just 4.9, Puncheon is firmly back in Pulis’ plans after just one start in three matches between Gameweek 28-30 – it’s also worth considering that Glenn Murray appears to have fallen out of favour up front, meaning Puncheon will also be first in line for spot-kicks when the forward is off the pitch. With a trip to West Ham and back-to-back home games against City and Liverpool immediately following the double, some may be deterred by Palace’s long-term prospects but, in the short-term, Puncheon’s appeal is clear. Elsewhere, Joe Ledley – fielded in “the hole” once again – grabbed a goal and assist, whilst at the back, Pulis’ side have now registered three clean sheets in their last four, highlighting the appeal of budget options such as Joel Ward and Julian Speroni.

Salah Stakes a Claim as Jose Rings the Changes
With one eye on the midweek Champions League clash against PSG, Jose Mourinho benched Eden Hazard and Oscar for last night’s home clash against Stoke. The Belgian had previously started every league game he has been 100% fit for – prior to yesterday, his only sub appearance all season was away to Norwich in Gameweek 8, having picked up an ankle knock prior to the Carrow Road encounter. With Hazard afforded no more than a 32-minute run-out, Mohamed Salah and Willian grabbed a goal apiece from the attacking midfield position, with the Egyptian – in his first start since arriving at Stamford Bridge – also earning an assist and maximum bonus in the 3-0 cruise. Hazard’s last three league goals have come courtesy of penalties, but with Frank Lampard on the park yesterday, the Belgian slipped back down the pecking order and watched as the veteran netted a rebound after his first penalty attempt was saved by Asmir Begovic. Hazard owners will be hoping Lampard’s missed effort will see him edge ahead for penalties over the remainder of the campaign after yesterday’s frustrating one-point return.

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    1. Egg noodle
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      Wahey no Barkley!

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  1. Demí
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    baines mirallas distin naismith mccarthy lukaku barry osman coleman howard stones

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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      no barkley 😯

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      1. Van Dal
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        Bench

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    2. Mílanista
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      Mirallas 🙂

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      1. Get up ya bum
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        Seems I'm getting good at this when to play Deloufeu and when to bench him. In Roberto's head 😉

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        1. Mílanista
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          I forgot to change my fantrax team yesterday, left Phil Jones on the bench and that Clichy git in my team

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          1. Get up ya bum
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            Damn 🙁 See ya should have more kolarov 😉 I have him all four of my teams. FPL ufpl and two drafts 😎

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            1. Mílanista
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              I tried to get Kolarov and Clichy in the draft but Newman got to Aleks before I could 😡

              I have him in FPL and UFPL, he came good again yesterday. In 2014 Demichelis is the only City defender to have outscored him 😎

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    3. BeachBadger
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      I love how you always hide coleman somewhere at the end

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  2. Demí
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    szczesny sagna mertesacker vermaelen rosicky arteta monreal podolski giroud cazorla flamini

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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      monreal 😯

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      1. Pap Le Cissier
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        Do you lie in wait for the lineups Bemba?! 😉

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        1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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          I come in for the lineups then come back for the games 🙂

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          1. Pap Le Cissier
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            Wise man! 😉

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          2. Get up ya bum
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            Your crazy man I prefer to watch the footy in peace. This place is a nuthouse during matches 🙂

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      2. Get up ya bum
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        Why is that surprising bemba?

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        1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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          is gibbs injured?

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          1. Get up ya bum
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            Don't think so. Nacho's preferred more often than not

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            1. MMN
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              Lol, no. Gibbs is first choice.

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              1. Get up ya bum
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                Erm no. When both are fit monreal usually plays

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                1. Billy Gilmore
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                  No he doesn't Champ. Just look at his minutes this season.

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                  1. Get up ya bum
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                    That's because Gibbs started out first choice. Last couple months nacho is usually preferred when both are fit. Look into it. I remember a few weeks ago acqua complaining about how Wenger keeps picking him instead of Gibbs

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                    1. Billy Gilmore
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                      He was first choice for January, that's about it.

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                    2. MMN
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                      Gibbs has started 6 out of the last 7 league matches, he missed one as he got injured just prior to that against Bayern, coming off for Monreal 31 minutes in.

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                      1. Get up ya bum
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                        Monreal has been injured for most of those

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                2. MMN
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                  ...

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                3. @persecuted_by_mods
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                    What? Gibbs is 100% first choice, Monreal was kept in once over him because he was just returning from injury

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                  • FACUPARSE
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                    You are wrong champers. Gibbs first choice

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                    1. Get up ya bum
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                      Well for the last couple months Wenger disagrees mate.

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                      1. Wilshere Knowledge
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                        You're wrong. Gibbs is first choice. Gibbs has been in and out with injury, and there was a small period where Gibbs was out injured and Monreal came in and stayed in when playing well for 2 or 3 games, but pissed up one game and went back to second choice.

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                    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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                      Champers is on to something here, actually. And I don't like it.

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                      1. Get up ya bum
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                        Nacho's been out injured for the last few. Before that he was more often than not preferred. I'm not saying Monreal is the clear cut first choice, it looks fairly 50/50 to me. It's everyone saying Gibbs is 100% first choice when he's clearly not

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                        1. Wilshere Knowledge
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                          I'm an Arsenal fan. I watch every game, I read every interview, I know my team, and Gibbs is 100% first choice. They are equal in attacking ability, but Gibbs is 10x better defensively.

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              2. BeachBadger
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                Gibbs is first choice and yes he is injured. Was flagged anyways on FPL

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      3. Egg noodle
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        Ramsey?

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        1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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          bench

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    2. BigManBakar
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      Howard

      Coleman - Stones - Distin - Baines

      Mirallas - McCarthy - Barry - Osman

      Naismith

      Lukaku

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      1. Ivor
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        McCarthy - Barry
        Mirallas - Osman - Naismith
        Lukaku

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    3. Elniñorules
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      Mirallas vs Monreal

      Uh-oh

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    4. BigManBakar
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      Ramsey bench

      Arsenal: Szczesny, sagna, Mertesacker, vermaelen, Monreal, Flamini, Arteta, Cazorla, Podolski, Giroud, Rosicky

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    5. mojoindojo
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      no Ramsey?

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    6. La Roja
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      Mirallas starts, phew 😀

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    7. Demí
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      EFC subs v #AFC: Robles, Hibbert, Garbutt, Alcaraz, Deulofeu, McGeady, Barkley

      AFC subs v #EFC: Fabianski, Jenkinson, Bellerin, Ramsey, Sanogo, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Kallstrom

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      1. Demí
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        *Viviano, rather than Fabianski

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      2. mipola
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        Ramsey!

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    8. Messiah Hazard
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      Will Barkley start both DGW games now that he has made the bench today?

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      1. La Roja
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        there is no rule such

        Martinez likes to rotate mirallas, barkley, deulefou

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        1. Messiah Hazard
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          hmmm... thinking of getting Barkley in for Mutch for a hit... So the real question would be can Barkley score 4 more points than Mutch over 2 games...

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        2. Elniñorules
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          Osman and Naismith too. My head!

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          1. JJO
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            I think its just Osman who is threat for him

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            1. Well you know, Triffic
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              No. Last game versus Fulham, Naismith replaced Barkley and changed the game.

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      2. JJO
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        Exactly what Im interesting in
        I think he will play 120 mins and thats enough for me
        Benched today is good news for his owners

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      3. NATSTER
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        I can't see a relation between these two events.

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    9. Wavey Wambz
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      Ramsey?

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      1. Messiah Hazard
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        Bench

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    10. GoonerByron
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      Ultimate FPL.. Keep Kompany's 3 or take a risk on Barkley/Chamberlain with a late 20-30 minute cameo?

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      1. mipola
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        Keep

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      2. Sean.
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        probably better off sticking, unless you have someone in the monday night game

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    11. MJ6987
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      A girl in work's husband spotted Deulofeu in the casino in Liverpool Thursday night / early hours Friday putting £1k per ball on the roulette!

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      1. Elniñorules
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        Probably explains why he's still a footballer and not retired yet.

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        1. MJ6987
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          Might as well enjoy his money while he can!

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          1. Somalion
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            Going to need that money to retire on too mind and you never know when a career ending injury can occur... Wouldn't be into gambling it away.

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    12. Messiah Hazard
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      What does #COYI man in Hammers twitter posts?

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      1. Messiah Hazard
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        *mean

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      2. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
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        Come on you Irons.

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      3. Leaf
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        Come on you Irons

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      4. RoysCallerAnne
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        come on you Irons

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      5. Billy Gilmore
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        Come on you irons.

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      6. Messiah Hazard
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        thanks all

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      7. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        Any old irons, any old irons,
        Any, any, any, any old irons?

        😉

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      8. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
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        Come on you fecking Idiots

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        1. Billy Gilmore
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          😆

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    13. Leaf
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      Come on Coleman , Mirallas & Lukaku

      Come on Arsenal

      😐

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      1. BeachBadger
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        Haha unlucky mate.

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    14. RoysCallerAnne
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      Jason Punchy is so hot right now.

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      1. Somalion
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        Stop trying to make Ince happen, it's not going to happen.

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      2. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
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        Haha you reminded me of the film Zoolander 😆

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    15. Somalion
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      COME ON EVERTON!!!!

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      1. RoysCallerAnne
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        Oh yes

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      2. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
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        #COYT!!!!!!!!!!!

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        1. JJO
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          and that mean come on you tofees?

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          1. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
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            Yep, that is correct! 😉

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        2. Mílanista
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          Appropriate grav for that 😉

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          1. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
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            Once you look at the face of my grav, you wouldn't think so! 😛

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            1. Somalion
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              Always puts me off 😛

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      3. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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        this.... i need the points lol

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        1. Somalion
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          😉

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    16. SuperMario
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      score predictions for the two games today lads??

      EVE v ARS
      WHU v POOL

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      1. RoysCallerAnne
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        1-0
        1-2

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      2. MJ6987
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        1-1
        0-2

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      3. Wavey Wambz
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        3-0
        0-5

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        1. Whazza
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          lol

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      4. Big_Andy_GAWA
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        1-1
        0-3

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      5. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        3:4
        1:1

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      6. mipola
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        1-1
        1-3

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      7. JedJez
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        2-1 to Everton

        4- 1 Liverpool

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      8. Your Doing It Wrong
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        1-2
        1-3

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      9. copps
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        1-0
        1-3

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      10. applebonkers
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        1-1
        0-3

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    17. HurriKane
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      Surely martinez wouldn't risk barkley who's not 100% fit while you have the likes of deulofeu and mcgeady on the bench right ??

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      1. Wavey Wambz
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        He hasn't risked.

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      2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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        if hes fit enough to make the bench....

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      3. HurriKane
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        well there's a possibility he might come on - really hope not as rosneior and ward are left rotting on my bench 🙂

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    18. applebonkers
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      repost
      @2m18s mourinho explains the chelsea penalty takers http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/26907009

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      1. MJ6987
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        What does he say? Can't stand listening to him

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        1. applebonkers
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          any game where hazard starts and lampard doesn't hazard will take the penalty even if lampard is on the pitch by that point

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          1. MJ6987
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            Cheers

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          2. copps
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            that makes little sense though

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    19. Rasping Drive
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      How annoying my minileague leader is! He must have made a pact with the devil at the crossroads (I won't bore you with his moves in recent weeks, but suffice to say enough to make you weep).

      I thought this week would be an opportune time to make up some lost ground, but Januzaj scored in the last minute and Begovic saved a bleeding penalty (he started them both).

      F**k, f**k, f**kity f**k!!!

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      1. RoysCallerAnne
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        Mine forgot to play his winter WC and I'm still 42 points behind him 😳

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        1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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          😀

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        2. Rasping Drive
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          Ouch! Sometimes that happens though, especially when you are already happy with your team - you end up buggering it up with the Jan WC!

          It's been one of those run-ins thus far. I have enough differentials to catch up (Hazard, Sturridge, Yaya to name 3), but it isn't happening. I might play the Aguero card next week, although it would mean having to downgrade Zaba.

          Running out of time, and there's a shedload of beer at stake 🙂

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          1. RoysCallerAnne
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            Yeah same position as me. Aguero will be my last throw of the dice too. Good luck RD!

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            1. Rasping Drive
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              Likewise mate!

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      2. Wilshere Knowledge
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        😀

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      3. In Like Flynn.
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        Same here ML leader is killing it this year. Nearly 100 points clear.

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    20. Judas
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      I had a brain wave in my drunken state last night...

      Realised the only remaining gameweek I will be using Boruc for is GW35, and even is that is AVL away. So is it a good idea to bring in Hart this week, then take out Coleman after the double for Zaba to double up on CITY for the rest of the season?

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      1. RoysCallerAnne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Only if you were allowed 5 Man City players.

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    21. odannyboys
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Who is the most in form FPL player?......discounting Suarez

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      1. copps
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        probably yaya or silva

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      2. applebonkers
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        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        liam rosenior

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      3. Billy Gilmore
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        The resident troll.

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      4. Somalion
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Dzeko maybe?

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      5. MJ6987
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Mata?

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      6. Freshy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        At Striker
        Edin

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      7. The Chosen One...
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Mata

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      8. odannyboys
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Dzeko, Puncheon?, Salah.

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      9. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Baines and Ivan 😎
        After that, Mata 😀

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    22. copps
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      whats happening with jagielka, still out for much longer?

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      1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        i hope not....was goin to get for dgw

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      2. In Like Flynn.
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        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I have him in a couple of teams waiting for the DGW, I got him just as he got injured. 🙁

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    23. The Chosen One...
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      only have Suarez (c), Sturridge and Lukaku left....no more ground to be made up

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      1. copps
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        what score are you on?

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        1. The Chosen One...
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          53 so can't complain

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    24. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      cashews are awesome...........there i said it

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      1. RoysCallerAnne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Guinness and steak flavoured peanut and cashew mix. From Aldi. You will like.

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        1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          on it...

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      2. kingcolesy
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Cash is awesome. There I said it

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      3. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        That's like a posh peanut Innit.

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    25. BLACKSHEEP
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      -------------------------Speroni*------------------------
      Coleman*-----Ward*-----Ivanovic-----Baines*
      -------------Yaya*-----Silva*------AJ*-------------
      Sturridge-----------Lukaku*----------Suarez

      Bench: Harper ---- Vlaar----Bacuna----Gerrard

      No FT left.
      Will be doing Sturridge ----> Aguero for a hit if he is declared fit.

      Good to go?

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    26. In Like Flynn.
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      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Taken a punt that Barkley comes on. I had to risk all Hazard's points to do it mind.

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      1. Rasping Drive
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        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        you must be shitting yourself

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        1. In Like Flynn.
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          • 13 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Darn tootin'.

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    27. Somalion
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Who is the most intelligent manager when it comes to transfers and loans in your view?

      Roberto Martinez for me, seems to have precision ability to pinpoint exactly who would suit his teams.

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      1. applebonkers
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        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        conte at juventus

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        1. Somalion
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Certainly is very good too. Plus Llorente is my man crush so obviously that raises him in my estimation 😉

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      2. Wilshere Knowledge
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Well you can discount:

        Wenger because he is cheap
        Mourinho and Moyes because they just have loads of money + Moyes buying a 10 and Mou not getting a striker and selling Mata.
        Rodgers because he has wasted a lot of money.

        Either Steve Bruce- Huddlestone, Livermore, Long and Jelavic great buys, or Rm.

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        1. Somalion
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          I agree with all of this. Stevie Bruce has done wonderfully well this season.

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    28. odannyboys
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Salah, worth a shot?

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      1. Wilshere Knowledge
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        No. Played in resting Hazard, and did lose the ball a lot. If nailed he would be an option, but too risky.

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