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The Complete Guide to our FPL Gameweek 5 tips and advice

15 September 2018 3400 comments
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This season we are collating all relevant Gameweek advice in one article every week to help you with your preparations.

In this latest article we have pulled together all the content that we have already produced relating to Gameweek 5.

We hope this round-up will help anyone looking for some last-minute tips.

Best Captain Candidates

Captain Sensible – Aguero favourite but alternatives appeal in Gameweek 5

Scout Picks

Salah, Hazard and Aguero all earn Scout Picks for Gameweek 5

Team News

FPL Gameweek 5 – Team News Round-up

The Opinion

Why I’m turning to my FPL arch-nemesis on Gameweek 5 Wildcard

FPL Question Time – Hazard, defence strategy and Mkhitaryan replacements

Set Pieces

The best set piece takers and targets for FPL Gameweek 5 – Part 1

The best set piece takers and targets for FPL Gameweek 5 – Part 2

Fixture Analysis

The best and worst FPL fixture runs in the next six Gameweeks

Differentials

Spot the Differential – Alternative Man City attack for Gameweek 5

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  1. Thetrooper9169
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    I'm having a massive dillema:

    1) Tomkins out Bennet from Wolves in, so that I have the money for Auba out, Lukaku in next week, potentially.

    Or: 2) Fraser Auba out, Hazard Ings in with -4. Hazard vs Cardiff I feel will be at least 10 points for Eden.

    Also was thinking about kicking Salah for Hazard than immediately bringing him back not to lose money, but Liverpool often play derbies impressively, and it's also a bit amateur move and wasting a transfer.

    HELP PLEASE

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    1. Harry (C)ane
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      2 imo.

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    2. Releasebreaks
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Dot not loose Salah

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    3. Poor man's Igor Biscan
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      2 and keep Salah.

      You’ve already said yourself it would be wasted transfers to shift and get straight back

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    4. Thetrooper9169
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Thanks for the responses guys!

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  2. SirStevieG
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Play Robertson or Mitrovic?

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    1. Castiel
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Tough one that, I'd be playing Robertson but could easily go wrong

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    2. XabiAlonso
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Ideally play both

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  3. Oven Glover
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    https://mobile.twitter.com/SpursOfficial/status/1040714345708171267

    https://mobile.twitter.com/LeroySane19/status/1040698917636198402

    I think we’re going to be talking a lot about these two players after today’s games.

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    1. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Sons red card that cost Spurs the game

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  4. SuperMane Returns
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Shall I transfer out Mkhi or Walcott* for Pedro folks, for my FT?

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    1. Cassius Clay
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      yes mkhi to pedro

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    2. kbizzle
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I would wait for team news on walcott.. worth keeping both this week and using 2 FTs next week to bring in Richarlison before his price goes up

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  5. manu4life99
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Doubts over Mendy, Zaha, Mikhi, Daniels could mean not a full 11.

    Is Mkhi > Maddison worth a hit?

    Patricio
    Alonso Robertson Mendy* AWB
    Mane Hazard DSilva
    Aguero Zaha* Ings

    Subs Mkhi* Stephens* Daniels

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    1. Podge
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      2-3 of them will play

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    2. The Final Boss
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      What happened to Mendy?????

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    3. gaurava1216
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      whats wrong with mendy? source pls

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  6. Pino
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    BSilva to DSilva for -4 ?

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    1. Podge
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I would

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    2. Castiel
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Not for a hit

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    3. ooooo
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      no

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    4. Busterroo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I wouldn’t, can see them scoring similar over the next few weeks.

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    5. Cassius Clay
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      no hold

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    6. Pino
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Thx for reply guys.

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  7. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    DDG
    Alonso / Mendy* / Robertson
    Salah / Mané / Pedro / Fraser*
    Aguero / Zaha* / Ings

    Hamer // AWB / Neves / Tomkins*

    A) Am I starting the right players?
    B) Best bench order?

    Looking increasingly like the bench could come into play this GW.

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  8. Cojiro
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    RMWCT 0.1 ITB any help appreciated

    Patricio
    Robbo/ Mendy/ Shaw
    Mane/ Hazard/ Lucas/ Maddison
    Aguero/ Aubameyang/ Ings

    Hamer// AWB/ Bennet/ Stephens

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    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      On a WC I'd question why there's no Alonso.

      Stats for Maddison/Auba are not as encouraging as one may hope, but of course they have potential.

      Auba to Laca/Vardy frees up some money which could allow for Alonso or an upgrade on Moura/Maddison (not like they're BAD picks though.)

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  9. CostaCoffee
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    First week I’ve been really stuck for picking my captain.
    A)guero
    B) Hazard

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    1. Podge
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Kun more likely to hat

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    2. Chockky
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Aguero is due a few, more chance of a haul

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    3. ooooo
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      a

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  10. BrockLanders
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Just had a revelation!!

    INGS (C) MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL!!

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    1. XabiAlonso
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Good luck hope he gets a hatrick

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      1. Cassius Clay
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        yes all the best..

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    2. jia you
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Haha GL mate, I'm going against the herd too and on Ka(k)u in the late KO!

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    3. Pukki Party
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      What about his blisters?

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  11. Chockky
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    ooking for a Lowton replacement,

    a)schlupp-means double palace, current oop.
    b)chilwell-good set of games coming up,
    c)douglas-currently wb/mid, wolves are doing ok
    d)someone else

    current Def
    Mendy,Alonso,Robbo,WanBis,(Lowton)
    1.6ITB

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    1. Podge
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      B

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      1. Chockky
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        thank you mate

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    2. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      B - stats are quite good. Of course depends which Leister turn up though!

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      1. Chockky
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        yeah that the big question lol. thank you

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  12. Alli
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Patricio
    Mendy* - Robertson - Alonso(vc) - W.Bissaka
    Salah - D.Silva - Walcott*
    Aguero(c) - Firmino - King

    Hamer - Stephens - Daniels* - Cairney*

    Mendy potentially injured and Walcott a big question mark. I've only Stephens available on bench. What to do?

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    1. Mo Mané Mo Problems
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Panic.

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  13. Danstoke82
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Current WC team, which is better A or B?

    A;
    Patricio
    Mendy Robbo Alonso
    Salah Hazard Maddison Pedro
    Aguero Mitrovic Wilson
    Subs; Hamer Hojbjerg Wan B Bennett

    B;
    McCarthy
    Mendy Shaw Alonso
    Salah Hazard DSilva Richarlison
    Aguero Ings Wilson
    Subs; Hamer Ward Wan B Bennett

    £0.4ITB
    Thanks in advance!

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    1. Wirtzle Gummidge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I rather like A

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      1. Danstoke82
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks mate!

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  14. ooooo
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Havent got any replies sorry for rp
    A)Fraser + Robbo to Hughes + Alonso(-4)?
    B) Arnie + Robbo to Wilson + Alonso(-4)?

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    1. Castiel
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Of those 2 choices, B

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  15. fridge
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Any news on these 3 starting? If 2 of those don't start I won't be getting 11 starters

    A) Zaha
    B) Fraser
    C) Bilva

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    1. Bullet Eder
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I have these three and starting all of them. Think Wilf will play, Fraser won’t and Bilva will get minutes. If you have two playing subs you’ll be fine.

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  16. Snapes on a Plane
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Bench Fraser or AWB?

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    1. ooooo
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      wb

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    2. ILOVEBAPS
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      AWB

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  17. Shaikh91
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Which one would you replace for Moura

    B.silva Or Mkhi??

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    1. Podge
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I wouldn’t buy either of them

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      1. polis
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        He wants Moura for one of them.

        Probably Mkhi this week as an see him benched again, but you'd probably want to get Bilva out too.

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  18. EgyptianKing
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    A) Bellerin and Maddison
    B) Holebas and Moura

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  19. Salarrivederci
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    How nailed is D. Gray?

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    1. Castiel
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Seems to be

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  20. Porkchops Johnson
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Chances of the following starting:
    A) Shaw
    B) Fraser
    C) Walcott

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    1. Patch
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      0
      35
      70

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    2. AnfieldLad
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      3%
      36%
      73%

      In my opinion

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    3. Porkchops Johnson
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Ty, that's what I feared! Have all three

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  21. Wirtzle Gummidge
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Patricio
    Mendy // AWB // Trippier // Alonso
    Salah // Hazard // Maddison
    Mitrovic // Aguero // Ings

    Hamer // Ward // Kante // Robertson

    Currently on Aguero Captain. Worth playing Robertson over anybody ?

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    1. Birds of Prey
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      AWB

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  22. Railwayman
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Mkhi out for Pedro, yes or no ?

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    1. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      yes

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    2. Ten Season Wonder
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Wait and see if Mkhi plays (and performs)

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    3. AnfieldLad
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I’m tempted. There’s a chance I will but most likely save

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    4. polis
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Gone Mkhi to Maddison.

      Ripe fixtures incoming and guaranteed starter.

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  23. Ten Season Wonder
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone else keep faith with Josh King instead of bringing in his strike partner Wilson?

    Sucked up a 0.2m swing!
    previous seasons i would have done that for a hit - but being a bit more cautious this term as i have a high rank (usually start slow)

    So need a massive performance & haul from him otherwise he is gone!

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  24. Doar1986
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Salah out for Mané or Hazard

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    1. Ten Season Wonder
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      If you're set on salah out, then bring in Haz

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    2. Podge
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Nah

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  25. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Kun captainers...

    Salah vice or someone else?

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    1. Ten Season Wonder
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      depends who else is in your team

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    2. Danstoke82
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Kun c Hazard vc

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  26. The class of 92
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Pat Hamer
    Alonso Mendy Doherty Yedlin WB
    Salah Haz Dilva Pedro Hojberg
    Kun Wilson Jimenez

    WC, 0.5 ITB Good to go?

    Pedro will move to richarlison

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    1. RedCity
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Looks strong to me

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  27. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Have a few injury/rotation doubts here* - reckon I can afford to save the FT?

    A) Save FT
    B) Walcott -> Pedro
    C) Mkhi -> Pedro
    D) Something else

    Ederson
    Mendy, Tomkins*, Wan-B
    Salah, Hazard, Mkhi*, Walcott*
    Aguero, Arnie, King

    Stek, ASmith, TAA, Hudson
    Bank 0.4m, 1FT

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    1. Podge
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      C I reckon

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    2. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Similar to me below. I would be tempted by C

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    3. Chris_H
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I'd save, Smith and TAA are good options to come in and I'd expect at least one of the three to start

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    4. RedCity
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      C

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    5. AnfieldLad
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      A or C, I still think A bit C might be wiser

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  28. RedCity
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    WC team g2g?

    Ederson (Hamer)
    Mendy, Alonso, Shaw, Pereira, AWB
    Hazard, Mane, Pedro (Rich when he is back), Maddison, Westwood
    Aguero, Mitro, Wilson

    Any changes?

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  29. Pat Bonner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Really need some help guys, 1ft and 0.3 in the bank:

    Ryan (button)
    Alonso Mendy bennet (taa awb)
    Salah Fraser Walcott hazard (Mkhitaryan)
    Aguero Mitrovic Jiménez

    A save
    B Mkhitaryan to Moura/Pedro (Fraser prob won’t play)
    C Mkhitaryan and Fraser to dsilva and Højbjerg (-4)

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  30. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Gtg lads? Thx

    Rui,Henn
    Alonso,Mendy,Robertson,WB,Bennett
    Mane,Hazard,Dilva,Maddison,Billing
    Kun,Wilson,Mitro

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