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Chelsea v Spurs team news: Why Pedro misses out, Quenda starts

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Fantasy Premier League’s (FPL) second-most-owned player is absent from Saturday’s final Premier League match.

Joao Pedro, who sits in 73.8% of FPL squads, unexpectedly misses out on Chelsea’s clash with Tottenham Hotspur due to injury.

“Yesterday, in the training, he felt something. At the moment, he has some liquid, so we need to do some testing to know how big the injury is. For sure, it’s disappointment, but we need to carry on.” – Xabi Alonso on Joao Pedro

Kick-off in the closing Gameweek 8 fixture of the day is at 17:30 BST.

TEAM NEWS

Pedro’s place in Alonso’s side is taken by Geovany Quenda, who makes his first Chelsea start in any competition.

There’s another enforced change that comes as much less of a surprise: Mike Penders in for the injured Emiliano Martinez. The Argentine international suffered a fractured jaw in the 2-0 win at Everton last weekend.

As for Spurs, they’ve also made two alterations.

Mateus Fernandes and Mathys Tel come in for the absent Tosin Adarabioyo and the benched Dominic Solanke.

James Maddison, who Roberto De Zerbi expressed concerns about on Friday, does keep his place.

Dejan Kulusevski and Pedro Porro are both fit enough for substitute duty.

LINE-UPS

Chelsea XI: Penders, Acheampong, Lacroix, Colwill, Neto, Caicedo, Henderson, Hato, Rogers, Palmer, Quenda.

Subs: Sharman-Lowe, Fofana, Gusto, Palestra, Nicoll-Jazuli, Barco, Lacia, Estevao, Welbeck, Solanke.

Tottenham Hotspur XI: Kinsky, Gray, van Hecke, van de Ven, Robertson, Tonali, Fernandes, Kudus, Maddison, Marmoush, Tel.

Subs: Dubravka, Porro, Senesi, Davies, Olusesi, Gallagher, Kulusevski, Williams-Barnett.

LIVE GAMEWEEK 8 PAGE + MATCH CENTRE

You can follow all the day’s action via the Live Gameweek page, which you can find in the FPL Toolkit section.

Here you can track the scores, watch the defensive contribution (DefCon) points roll in, see who the leading players are for xG and more as the games play out.

And there’s also the all-new Match Centre to explore. Here, you’ll find stats, heatmaps, rolling xG graphs and more on every Premier League fixture.

A lot is free for all, with Chief Scout Members getting full access.

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  1. Jafooli
    3 hours, 22 mins ago

    Konsa haul, very welcome…

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    1. ZeBestee
      3 hours, 16 mins ago

      I was thinking of bringing in Big Gab over Cala as I knew Cala won't start but still ended up with him. Would have had both Konsa and Big Gab

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      1. Fiasco da Gama
        3 hours, 8 mins ago

        He was a disaster until last week. Goal threat has returned though. If he keeps that going he's worth the money.

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    2. Defcons are for Kinnear
      2 hours, 44 mins ago

      Cue all the casuals jumping on

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      1. Jafooli
        2 hours, 39 mins ago

        True

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  2. Defcons are for Kinnear
    3 hours, 21 mins ago

    Any news on the extent of JP injury?
    The template could do with a shake up

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    1. g40steve
      2 hours, 43 mins ago

      Some fluid don’t sound good, same was mentioned about Saka?

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      1. The Philosopher
        2 hours, 40 mins ago

        An effusion alone doesn't mean a bad injury.

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        1. g40steve
          47 mins ago

          Tell Saka that

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  3. Jafooli
    3 hours, 21 mins ago

    And getting Slater on for JP, so not a total disaster….er…

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  4. ZeBestee
    3 hours, 18 mins ago

    Choose 1;

    1) Wissa to Jackson
    2) King to Manzambi
    3) King to Tavernier

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    1. g40steve
      3 hours, 15 mins ago

      1

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      1. ZeBestee
        3 hours, 6 mins ago

        You think Jackson would keep up? He has always been an absolute average finisher, this time everything goes for him.. think bubble will eventually burst so leaning more towards Manzambi or Tav

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    2. Fiasco da Gama
      3 hours, 7 mins ago

      3 for me

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  5. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    3 hours, 16 mins ago

    Kostoulas to Jackson, or hold?

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    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      2 hours, 43 mins ago

      Hold.

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    2. ZeBestee
      2 hours, 42 mins ago

      Hold

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    3. Dynamic Duos
      2 hours, 36 mins ago

      Jackson

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  6. g40steve
    3 hours, 15 mins ago

    Rogers 9 is the discussion on sky sports?

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    1. SalahFingers
      2 hours, 38 mins ago

      Yes, he's CF for this game.

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  7. Caligula's third favou…
    3 hours, 13 mins ago

    Ooo lovely, a massive Thomas 1 pointer off the bench. Gotta love this game

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  8. Flynny
    3 hours, 11 mins ago

    Is dcl actually injured?

    Exact money for gonzalo to dcl

    Gonzalo to rise tonight

    Thanks

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    1. The Tinkerman
      2 hours, 36 mins ago

      He has a bruise on his foot… so pretty good chance he starts tomorrow imo.

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      1. Flynny
        2 hours, 33 mins ago

        Cheers. I might just leave it and see...pedro also a doubt

        Got 2fts. Maybe knowledge is best

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  9. Dynamic Duos
    3 hours, 9 mins ago

    A,B or C? Please

    A) Pedro to Jackson
    B) Cherki to Manzambi
    C) both -4

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    1. The Tinkerman
      3 hours, 1 min ago

      Wait. If Pedro is only out of this game, not worth it.

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    2. ZeBestee
      3 hours, 1 min ago

      Is Pedro out for long? Wait for news

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    3. g40steve
      2 hours, 17 mins ago

      Considering A

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  10. FPL Emu
    3 hours, 7 mins ago

    Which would you prioritize?

    A) King (avl) to Manzambi (FUL) or Schade (NFO)

    B) Ødegaard (liv) out instead of King (frees up third Arsenal)

    C) Wissa (EVE) out for Jackson

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  11. SM001
    3 hours, 7 mins ago

    I need a Palmer (c) haul to save my gameweek.

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    1. RICICLE
      2 hours, 59 mins ago

      same, more than ever

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    2. Thanos
      2 hours, 50 mins ago

      Same, a brace

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    3. Riverside Red
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      2 hours, 35 mins ago

      Quiet start for Palmer

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    4. Ignasi M
      2 hours, 34 mins ago

      Not happening. Zero chance.

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  12. RICICLE
    3 hours, 6 mins ago

    lets go Palmer!!!!

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  13. tiger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    3 hours, 4 mins ago

    Manzambi 1 pointer coming in for Pedro...such fun!

    Whenever I have big points on the bench they stay on the bench

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    1. Nomar
      2 hours, 43 mins ago

      Bobby Thomas coming off bench for me.

      Of course, gets taken off on 59 mins because.

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      1. Joyce1998
        2 hours, 41 mins ago

        Says 60 mins when he got subbed why has fantasy got him down as 59

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        1. Studs Up
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          2 hours, 36 mins ago

          never made it to 60
          sites/apps round the times up to the next min, fpl don't

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        2. GREEN JUMPERS
          2 hours, 35 mins ago

          If a player went off after 30 seconds, that would be the 1st minute, but it doesn’t mean he completed 1 minute

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  14. have you seen cyan
    3 hours ago

    Wow I got some mad luck. Jackson coming in for Pedro 🙂

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    1. tiger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      2 hours, 59 mins ago

      * cries even more

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      1. have you seen cyan
        2 hours, 58 mins ago

        :))

        I was feeling pretty chitty before lol

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        1. tiger
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          2 hours, 56 mins ago

          Always a good feeling when you got those big bench points!

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          1. have you seen cyan
            2 hours, 52 mins ago

            Yea for sure, rarely if ever happens for me. At least Manzambi scored last week if you had him.

            Actually saying it rarely happens, it’s second time this season. But prior to this I never get good sub scores lol

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            1. tiger
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              2 hours, 42 mins ago

              True, I did get Manzambi points last week, just after bringing him in...was very pleased with that!

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  15. alfast1c
    2 hours, 57 mins ago

    Bobby Thomas to get 6pts, cause he was subbed 60th min?!

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    1. Raoul Nogues
      2 hours, 47 mins ago

      He did not reach the 60th minute mark

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    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      2 hours, 39 mins ago

      59 on the clock

      Needs 60.01

      Or 60

      The 60th minute is different

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      1. GreennRed
        2 hours, 34 mins ago

        60 is the 60th minute. 59 min 59 sec is the 59th minute.

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        1. alfast1c
          2 hours, 18 mins ago

          59 is the 60th min.
          60 is the 61th min. M8

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          1. g40steve
            2 hours, 13 mins ago

            The clock needs to be 60+ to count, Thomas went off 59.05

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          2. GreennRed
            2 hours, 4 mins ago

            You're right, you're right. My bad. 12 am and 12 pm confuses me, no surprise. 🙁

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  16. FPL Blow-In
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    2 hours, 54 mins ago

    How did Konsa suddenly jump Gabriel… Gyokeres needs that assist removed too

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    1. JBG
      2 hours, 51 mins ago

      Oh ofc he did -_-

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    2. Deulofail
      2 hours, 46 mins ago

      booooo i lose a point

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    3. have you seen cyan
      2 hours, 43 mins ago

      FPL towers conspiracy. It’s like a modern Robin Hood story. Rob from the rich Gab owners and give to the poor Konsa owners.

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      1. Deulofail
        2 hours, 33 mins ago

        But not in NottingHAM

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        1. Deulofail
          2 hours, 33 mins ago

          (Mark's influence)

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  17. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    2 hours, 53 mins ago

    Good save, Kinsky!

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    1. have you seen cyan
      2 hours, 37 mins ago

      Idk why people don’t call him Kinky already. There are nicknames and abbreviations for loads of players and no one called Kinsky Kinky yet…

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  18. JBG
    2 hours, 52 mins ago

    What a save by Kinsky

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    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      2 hours, 39 mins ago

      No Palmer, too?

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  19. F4L
    2 hours, 52 mins ago

    if its pouring down just get shots off, why are so many players scared of shooting nowadays

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    1. Count of Monte Hristo
      2 hours, 33 mins ago

      Most of them can’t these days

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    2. DropkickMurphys
      2 hours, 27 mins ago

      Long shots are sadly a dying art

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  20. SM001
    2 hours, 50 mins ago

    Palmer shoots: Kinsky is suddenly prime Buffon.

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    1. Jafooli
      2 hours, 11 mins ago

      * buffoon

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      1. Deulofail
        2 hours, 10 mins ago

        * baboon

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        1. The Philosopher
          2 hours, 6 mins ago

          *boobies

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          1. SM001
            1 hour, 59 mins ago

            Great work by everyone.

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            1. Jafooli
              1 hour, 18 mins ago

              We try our best during times of need…

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  21. Defcons are for Kinnear
    2 hours, 47 mins ago

    With the busy fixtures coming up we need strong benches

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    1. Jafooli
      2 hours, 43 mins ago

      …and sofas

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    2. have you seen cyan
      2 hours, 40 mins ago

      True! My bench is fairly decent, but I have spare cash and need a playing keeper for BB at some point.

      Belloumi, Thomas, Davis, and Dub.

      Might get Verbruggen and De Cuyper in. But will have benching headaches every week then.

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  22. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    2 hours, 45 mins ago

    Looks like a nice evening for a night out in West London!

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    1. tiger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      2 hours, 12 mins ago

      T shirt and shorts weather

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    2. Deulofail
      2 hours, 11 mins ago

      Coz all the c*nts are occupied at the stadium?

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      1. JBG
        2 hours, 7 mins ago

        You joke but there's some truth to it 😛

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    3. Defcons are for Kinnear
      2 hours, 8 mins ago

      Proppa Bri'ish weda

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  23. Ignasi M
    2 hours, 43 mins ago

    Palmer is useless.

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    1. Deulofail
      2 hours, 35 mins ago

      He is a 4.0 GK, what do you expect?

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      1. Ignasi M
        2 hours, 19 mins ago

        ; )

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  24. Jafooli
    2 hours, 41 mins ago

    Trying to work out how Chelsea are set-up - is Palmer playing as a false footballer?

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    1. Ignasi M
      2 hours, 37 mins ago

      Yep. he's been useless ever since he's been with that new blonde.

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      1. have you seen cyan
        2 hours, 36 mins ago

        He has been with her ages hasn’t he? unless she just looks the same as his ex.

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        1. Ignasi M
          2 hours, 23 mins ago

          Looks the same as his ex.

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          1. GreennRed
            1 hour, 56 mins ago

            All my exes live in Texas.

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  25. F4L
    2 hours, 41 mins ago

    somebody just do something zzzzzzz

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    1. The Philosopher
      2 hours, 5 mins ago

      Yeah, just did it mate.

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    2. Jafooli
      2 hours, 4 mins ago

      Just made a Thai prawn yellow curry, does that count?

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      1. The Philosopher
        2 hours, 2 mins ago

        Thai chicken red curry here tonight.

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        1. Jafooli
          1 hour, 19 mins ago

          Very nice…

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  26. JBG
    2 hours, 37 mins ago

    Such a weak shot

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    1. Jafooli
      2 hours, 28 mins ago

      *such a shiiite weak

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      1. Jafooli
        2 hours, 26 mins ago

        *week lol

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  27. Firminooooo
    2 hours, 36 mins ago

    Kinsky haul tonight 100%. I gave up and sold him this GW.

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    1. have you seen cyan
      2 hours, 35 mins ago

      Nah, Chelsea always beat Spurs.

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  28. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
    2 hours, 32 mins ago

    Thoughts on:
    Gvardiol, Saka, Barry ->
    Gabriel, Manzambi, Jackson

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    1. Ignasi M
      2 hours, 20 mins ago

      do it although Gabriel is crazy expensive. I guess there aren't any decent midfielders at the moment, apart from Rogers and Manzambi.

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    2. Bobby Digital
      2 hours, 13 mins ago

      I like it

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  29. Traction Engine Foot
    2 hours, 31 mins ago

    Kinsky really trying to get that save point

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  30. Pedersen
    2 hours, 27 mins ago

    I need to get rid of King and Gonzalo. Have 2m itb. Any suggestions? 3 ft so want to do it before price drops tonight as I can revert one should I need

    Raya
    Cala - Hall - Cuyper
    Gross - Palmer - Rogers - King
    Haaland (C) - Gonzalo - JP

    4.0 - Affengruber - Egan - Slater

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