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13 October 2016 1838 comments
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So we made it to the double century.

It’s hard to believe that we’ve managed to get this far. It’s even more difficult to believe that folk are still listening.

Episode 200, is, quite fittingly, a rather memorable event.

It’s marked by two extraordinary stories, as Jason Puncheon takes residence in my home and an award-winning legend of British comedy respectfully puts me in my place.

Hearing is believing.

Around that brand of nonsense, we do our best to focus on the job at hand, as we address another bout of your community questions.

Once again we revisit the subject of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, with Jonty and Andy still clinging to the fading Swede.

Spurs and Arsenal assets, Payet vs Antonio and the stat to rule them all also get discussed, before we indulge ourselves with a trip down memory lane, recalling our favourite ScoutCast moments.

This episode of the ScoutCast was first beamed live via our YouTube channel on Wednesday night. Be sure to subscribe to get notice of future live episodes.

You can grab the old fashioned mp3 audio version via this link or the first player below, or watch me get riled via the Google Hangout version in the second player.

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

  1. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    So might jannsen start instead of son this weekend.

    1. Odikostar
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      If you say so

    2. Guru Mediation
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Irrespective he has zero form, I had him but have ditched for capt. Benteke

    3. Danstoke82
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Son is in red hot form.

      If he's fit….he starts.

      1. Costa's Counsellor
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Did you see the presser?

      2. EmreCan Hustle
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Midweek game is the main concern.

    4. Belsunz
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Son won't start imo (spurs fan). Will be rested for Leverkusen, as well as Walker.

      1. FootballManiac
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        is rose nailed to start?

        1. Belsunz
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          yes

  2. Butters_lfc9
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Any advice as to how my 2 FT should be used?

    Pickford-Foster
    Williams-Lovren- Holebas
    Sanchez--Firmino-Sterling-Antonio-
    Aguero-Lukaku-Deeney

    Pickford-Capoue-Amat-Friend
    0.0 ITB

    1. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      If it was me, I'd use the opportunity to cash out on Capoue and save the other ft. Don't think a fifth mid that expensive is the best use of resources.

      1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Or this sensible

      2. Saïss Doesn't Mat…
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        depends really.... maybe he got him at 4.5

    2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Foster >> Boruc? Not much to change tbh

    3. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Friend to stoke or Bournemouth def?

  3. Waterboyd
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Worth taking a hit to replace Stones/Williams for an Ars defender by replacing Lallana if he's injured?

  4. Today's press conferences
    Arteta
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Today's press conferences

    Bournemouth - 8:00
    Stoke, West Brom - 8:30
    Crystal Palace, Hull - 9:00
    Liverpool, Man Utd, Man City - 13:30

    Times of Sunderland, Chelsea, Burnley, Middlesbrough and Southampton press conferences will be added later.

    1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Thanks Ozil

    2. Henryyy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Thanks bro

    3. Arteta
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Chelsea - 13:00

      1. Arteta
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Sunderland - 10:30
        Boro - 12:30

    4. JAC THE CAT
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Nice work

    5. PvA
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      How do you even find these?

      Thanks

      1. prata
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        ozil works on premier league's communication department

      2. Arteta
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        A magician never reveals his secrets! 😛

  5. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts on my GW8 setup?
    -4 (0.3 itb)
    AOA Active

    Heaton*
    Mustafi Kone
    San(C)hez Firmino Walcott Antonio Capoue
    Aguero Benteke(VC) Lukaku

    Pickford Evans Williams Amat

    1. Guru Mediation
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah like it, the AOA chip lottery is worth a look at I suppose

      1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers.. defence is ridiculous this GW

    2. Vlad
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      For me as well ... I brought in mustafi this gw.. otherwise Coleman (mci away) , Valencia (lpool A), mcauley and foster (Spurs H), pick (stoke a)...
      I was considering AOA 10 days now but I think next week is worse actually because WBA faces lpool away and manu plays Chelsea a.. so I am thinking next week AOA with mustafi and Coleman..
      Because this week who would you pick to play along with mustafi? It's a lottery.

  6. Gloria Leicesterfan
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Bye Bye International Break, hello Premiership!

    https://youtu.be/qpmFnUTkpL0

    1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Whoop Whoop

    2. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Pedantically speaking, Premiership is rugby. Premier League is footy.

  7. InSaneMan-e
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Hey guys, some advice needed. Midfield is weak, although all have decent fixtures

    Forster Jaku
    Bellerin Stones Friend (Valencia Amat)
    Sanchez Capoue Puncheon Antonio (Myler)
    Kun Benteke Lukaku

    0FT, 3.0 in the bank

    A: Save
    B: Capoue-->Son/Walcott (-4)
    C: Puncheon-->Firmino (-4)
    D: Antonio-->Payet (-4)

    1. Think
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Surely B

      1. InSaneMan-e
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        It does sound good, but of course, it means I wont have cash for the future for sterling/Firmino.
        There's also question whether son plays...
        and it's a -4

    2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Walcott

    3. Mr Pink
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I'm contemplating B myself, and I'm pretty sure that I'll fall for the temptation before the deadline.

    4. Skogen89
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Keep Capoue! Do puncheon or Myler --> Son\Firmino\ wallcott

  8. Think
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    how to use 2 FT ? Please suggest as i am thinking of defensive transfer may u have better suggestions.Thanks.

    Chec
    Valencia-Baines-mccauley
    Sanchez--mane-Antonio-Capoue
    Aguero-Lukaku-Benteke

    Pickford-Fletcher-Collins-Kone
    0.4 ITB

    1. InSaneMan-e
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Baines for someone else?

    2. Alnair
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Antonio --> Son and bank the FT imo.

    3. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah McCauley to Smith/Holebas/Pieters and Baines to Mustafi?

  9. Typo
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Is Clyne fit? Tempted to go him over Mustafi

    1. Think
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      He should be and he will play.If u have mustafi play both.

    2. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I have Clyne. Will probably bench him this week anyway.

    3. Typo
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      thnx. Im on my WC, kinda tempted to put in mustafi this week, and transf Clyne in next week

    4. Alnair
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Arsenal def template imo, but Clyne will score monster points if LIV ever manage to keep a CS

  10. EmreCan Hustle
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    WC team.

    Marshall Pickford
    Koscielny Clyne Smith Holebas Amat
    Sanchez Payet Firmino Snodgrass Hojbjerg
    Aguero Benteke Deeney

    0.6m

    Any improvements?
    Not keen on Spurs defense.
    Holebas to PVA?

    Thanks.

    1. Think
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Bingo ! Don't u want any stoke player for this fixtures ?

      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Not difficult to get if required.. But they haven't done much so far.

    2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Great team

      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers.
        In your opinion, Holebas or PvA?

        1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Probably PVA

        2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          However looking at it again Clyne >> Rose would be my move

          1. EmreCan Hustle
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            Toby is the only player I would get from that defense. No one else seems safe from rotation.
            Could hurt me..

          2. Eskimooo
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            Le God your front 7 is a thing of beauty

    3. Skogen89
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I would drop Payet and doubble up on arsenal or liverpool midfield (or Son), That would leave you with money to upgrade Snoddy aswell (or some money in the bank when you have to upgrade benteke or deeney).

  11. Dirty Harry
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Final decision lads...

    1. Antonio+Williams > Koscielny + Snodgrass for free?

    Hit confirm?

    1. Think
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      will keep antonio at least for 1 week

      1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Surely 2 v Sunderland GW9

    2. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Do it.

    3. Guru Mediation
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Very tough, I'd be tempted to keep Antonio, but I understand your urgency to pick up Koscielny.
      Marginal yes for me

    4. Dirty Harry
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Thanks lads

    5. tets mcgee (Ha La Land)
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      this is a downgrade imo

    6. Skogen89
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Don't sell Antonio yet.

  12. Guru Mediation
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Who will score more:
    A) Lovren (3-4-3, no Watford forward)
    B) Capoue (AoA, Walker and Holebas at the back).

    Cheers

    1. Think
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      B

    2. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      B) because A has a Liverpool defender.

    3. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      B. Utd will score.

    4. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      B

    5. Guru Mediation
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Whitewash! Thanks all

    6. Alnair
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      B

  13. Danstoke82
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Morning all, glad to be on the eve of the return of the Premier League after that dismal international break.

    Quick question and its most probably one of the most asked questions of the week but… who to captain? usually id go with Aguero regardless but concerned on his minutes.

    My three options are:

    A) Aguero
    B) Sanchez
    C) Benteke
    D) Son

    Cannot decide on this and would really appreciate feedback, thanks in advance!

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      A

    2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Gotta be B doesn't it

      1. Danstoke82
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Problem is I don't know how many minutes either will get?

    3. TheTinman
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Check the poll

      1. TheTinman
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Not a lot people can say otherwise. It's a tough one this week.

    4. Jayss
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      A or D for me

    5. Guru Mediation
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I'm going C) think palace are on one of those pardew upward curves, and hammers in trouble at the back

    6. WVA
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Not B after an international break!

      1. Skogen89
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Why not? Last time wenger dropped him after internationals arsenal dropped 2 points. And gunners play ludogorets midweek.. Alexis wil surely play at least 70+ min.

    7. frenchfries
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I'm currently on C myself

      Hard to pick, also considering Aguero

      1. frenchfries
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Also, Everton conceding 5 goals this season and WH 17 goals in 7 gameweeks

  14. the_timallen
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Currently have the injured Sterling and Lallana. Do we think either of these will be fit? Currently riding it out for as long as possible as wanted to roll my FT to next week.

    Which do I drop?

    Replaced with

    A. Son
    B. Antonio
    C. Walcott
    D. Keep riding

  15. HammersFan
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Hi guys, any sterling news? Otherwise I might save my ft. 0itb

    Cech Pickford
    Walker Baines Lovren Holbas Amat
    Sanchez Sterling Firmino Zaha Capoue
    Aguero Lukaku Rashford

    1. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      As far as I can tell, you're good to save.

    2. TheTinman
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Spotted training yesterday, looked fine apparently

    3. Jayss
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Save

  16. LewanGOALski
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    JEvans to:

    A. Robertson
    or
    B. Pieters

    ??

    1. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Chose B over A myself.

    2. Jayss
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      B

    3. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      1st world problem here B

    4. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      B

    5. WVA
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Why are people getting rid of Evans?

      1. LewanGOALski
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Fixtures

    6. Alnair
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I've got the same transfer in mind and holding 'til next week.

  17. Rake
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    And all of a sudden, none of the RMTs have Son unlike yesterday which was had more Sons than Aguero.

    Freaking Poch.

    1. Costa's Counsellor
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      He's a very annoying manager in FPL terms.

    2. Worzel Gummidge
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Poch just said what will be applied to every player on international duty and people are freaking out as per usual.

        1. Rake
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Not looking too much into it. I think he'll play regardless.

          1. Worzel Gummidge
              9 years, 6 months ago

              If he doesn't I have a decent bench. Still happy I dropped Antonio. He plays for WHU.

              1. tets mcgee (Ha La Land)
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 6 months ago

                lol

        2. TheTinman
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          In all seriousness though, he will be rested

        3. TheTinman
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Ooooooo the police are out

      • Rake
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        And all of a sudden, none of the RMTs have Son unlike yesterday which had more Sons than Aguero.

        Freaking Poch.

      • LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Yellow flag players - once yellow flag is removed price change % gets reset. Is this new to 2016/17 season?

        I thought is was only red = reset last season

        1. Pasqualinho
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          This has been the same for a few seasons now. Red flag reset means both price protection period plus counter reset.

          1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            Thanks for clearing this up.

            1. Pasqualinho
              • 16 Years
              9 years, 6 months ago

              What has seemed to happen, though, is that FPL Towers seem far more ready to throw yellow flags around at the slightest opportunity. Which is a bit annoying.

      • TheTinman
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        And all of a sudden, none of the RMTs have Son unlike yesterday which had more Sons than Aguero.

        Freaking Poch.

        1. Rake
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          There was a mix up. And thus, the double post.

          1. TheTinman
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            😀

        2. EmreCan Hustle
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          🙂

        3. Smurf
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Aguero only has one son.

      • WVA
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Getting rid of Jaku and cashing in on Capoue, should i swap them for:

        A. Heaton and Marney
        B. Boruc and Hojbjerg

        B leaves me .2 itb for future transfers.

        1. Alnair
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          That really does depend on the rest of your team...

      • andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        My Friday morning couldn't have started off much better!

        Ben Dinnery ‏@BenDinnery 24s25 seconds ago
        Glen Johnson has managed to shake off minor groin and knee problems. No fresh concerns. Butland, Ireland, Afellay remain long-term. #SCFC

        1. Costa's Counsellor
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          He could have said Moreno was in contention to start.

        2. TheTinman
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Allen??? What about big Joe

        3. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Happy Days

        4. Pat Bonner
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Ben dinnery talking nonsense again

        5. TheTinman
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          It hurts me to read this, but I can't stop laughing mate :')

          1. andy85wsm
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            🙁

        6. Smurf
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Why the more expensive Johnson over Pieters out of interest Andy?

          It's not like he's the attacking machine he once was.

      • M.M.A
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        What did arsene say yesterday ?

        1. TheTinman
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          He says McGregor is going to knock Eddie the f**k out

      • Totally J
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Pick jak
        Baines lovren holebas Amat Evans
        Sanchez Antonio sterling capoue firminho
        Aguero rashford lukaku

        2fts

        A) Baines and rashford to koc and Wilson
        B) Antonio and rashford to Walcott and Wilson
        C) just use one FT

        Whos more important for arsenals next 3. Wally or koc? Walcott might be rotated with their schedule and antonios stats still look good

        Any advice appreciated.

        1. Saïss Doesn't Mat…
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          how wmuch itb??

          1. Totally J
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            0.3 itb

      • xtremesid
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        GTG ?

        Cech
        Coleman-Smith-Lovren
        Sanchez(C)-Antonio-Firmino-Snoddy-Capone
        Aguero-Lukaku

        Jaku-Rondon-Evans-Amat
        ITB 0.4
        FT 1

      • Arteta
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        MH: Glen Johnson will be out with a thigh problem after picking it up in training. It looks like it'll be three to four weeks. #SCFC

        1. Arteta
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Unlucky Andy 🙁

          1. Pasqualinho
            • 16 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            Believing Ben Dinnery is not bad luck. It's a massive error of judgement.

        2. TheTinman
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Twitter fails again.

          Interested in Allen news Mezut

        3. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Unlucky Ben Dinnery

      • jonny3110
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Pickford - Jaku
        Walker - Holebas - Amat - Baines - Lovren
        Capoue - Antonio - Iwobi - Sanchez - Firminho
        Lukaku - Aguero - Deeney

        0.2 ITB and 2FT's. Would you:

        A) Hold and bench Baines and Amat
        B) Move out Baines & Lovren -> Mustafi & A Smith
        C) Other?

        Help would be appreciated chaps 🙂

        1. Saïss Doesn't Mat…
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          your biggest problem should be jaku really. your technically operating with 1 keeper... who plays for sunderland
          baines and jaku out
          boruc and jags in maybe... though i dont quite fancy everton's fixtures

      • dhamphiir
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Who will score more points (including clean sheets) in long term? They both have favorable fixture from GW10
        A. Van Dijk
        B. Leciested Defender - Morgan/Fuchs/Huth

        1. Saïss Doesn't Mat…
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Morgan

      • King Kohli
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Deeney or Defoe?

        Deeney is in form and plays for a decent team

        Defoe seems like a fire and forget option..will get close to 15 goals for the season and is the main goal threat for Sunderland.

        1. Pat Bonner
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Deeney out of those. I'm considering Austin

      • La Roja
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Completely destroyed by a slice of space cake in Amsterdam. My face is swollen and smaller now.

        1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Excellent 🙂 have another one to see how small you can get your face