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The Complete Guide to FPL Gameweek 38: Tips, captains, team news and best players

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So, it all comes down to this.

Gameweek 38 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) is where overall ranks are etched onto your season history page and where mini-leagues are settled.

Hits will be taken, captaincy punts will be gambled on and the occasional chip will be deployed. Or perhaps you’re doing none of these things, sitting tight while all around you opt for the all-or-nothing approach.

Whatever your strategy or moves this week, we’ve got all of our content for the upcoming Gameweek on this page to help with your transfer dilemmas and chip-related conundrums.

Don’t forget that the later-than-usual FPL deadline is at Sunday 22nd May at 14:30 BST, although it might not be a bad idea to have your moves confirmed a little before this cut-off point given the likely spike in traffic that the site will experience.

WHO ARE THE BEST FPL PLAYERS TO OWN FOR GAMEWEEK 38?

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SCOUT PICKS – FINAL SELECTION: Spurs triple-up but no Salah or De Bruyne

Vardy on target again as Man Utd's defensive issues continue in Gameweek 8 2

SCOUT SQUAD: The Scout Squad’s best players for FPL Gameweek 38

Three FPL differentials to consider for Gameweek 38

SPOT THE DIFFERENTIAL: Three FPL differentials to consider for Gameweek 38

GAMEWEEK 38 TEAM AND INJURY NEWS

Rotation carnage, Norwich down, Weghorst on pens? Saturday's FPL review 11

TEAM NEWS: FPL Gameweek 38 predicted line-ups, team and injury news

For more information, check out our Predicted Line-ups page and Injuries and Bans feed.

WHO IS THE BEST CAPTAIN FOR GAMEWEEK 38?

Who are the best FPL captain options for Gameweek 38?

CAPTAIN SENSIBLE: Who are the best FPL captain options for Gameweek 38?

RATE MY TEAM AND POINTS PREDICTIONS

FPL Rate My Team surgery with five-time top 1k finisher Tom Freeman 14

RMT: FPL Rate My Team surgery with five-time top 1k finisher Tom Freeman

Members can check out our points projections here.

EXPERT OPINION

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SIMON MARCH: Why we shouldn’t rush to change the rules of FPL

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FPL Q&A: Best Gameweek 38 picks, Salah, and what to do with Arsenal and Villa assets

FPL team news: Live updates of Gameweek 28 injury updates

THE EYE TEST: Opposition weaknesses that Liverpool and Chelsea players can exploit in Gameweek 38

The lessons learned from a taxing FPL season 1

LATERISER: The lessons learned from a taxing FPL season

STATS ANALYSIS

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GAMEWEEK 38: Is the last day of the Premier League season a goal-fest?

GAMEWEEK 38 TEAM REVEALS

Mark Sutherns’ FPL Gameweek 38 preview and transfer plans

MARK SUTHERNS AND LUKE WILLIAMS: FPL Gameweek 38 preview and transfer plans

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AZ: My Gameweek 38 team reveal and top three picks for the final day

BEST FPL MANAGERS’ TEAMS ANALYSED

FPL TOP 10K: How many managers used the Free Hit in Gameweek 37?

Meet the Manager: 2x top 1k FPL manager looks ahead to Gameweek 38

MEET THE MANAGER: 2x top 1k FPL manager previews Gameweek 38

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THE GREAT AND THE GOOD: Learning from ‘The Great and The Good’ FPL managers ahead of Gameweek 38

NOTES FROM GAMEWEEK 37

USEFUL TOOLS AND LINKS

READ MORE FPL CONTENT FROM THE FANTASY COMMUNITY HERE

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  1. Weeb Kakashi
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Lukaku Zinchenko changeover to Mount Jota on FH 2 mins before deadline is going to hurt.

    FML

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    1. Weeb Kakashi
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      *from

      Apologies for poor top post

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      1. ChelseaGuy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 2 days ago

        Ahh makes sense now

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    2. ChelseaGuy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      How though, you got 2 starters instead of 2 bench players

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  2. KeanosMagic
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Went Salah to Sterling for a punt. Of course it's backfired

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  3. Nightf0x
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Tuchel must missup my FH, kepa benched have olsen will come in before deadline wanted to get azpi for rudi & raya as backup instead of olsen
    Let alone james who was on my team all the time with downgrading madds to barnes

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  4. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    No keeper here! What a season it has been..

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    1. PartyTime
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      Keepers aren’t needed this season

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      1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 2 days ago

        Every single point needed if you are chasing 27

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  5. fusen
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    woohoo, unlimited transfers

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    1. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      "You can make unlimited free transfers before the Gameweek 38 deadline."

      Nice!

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  6. Nomar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Salah has been a waste of an FPL space the last month or so.

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  7. OptimusBlack
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Updated

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  8. have you seen cyan
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    good luck all

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  9. Wolfman180
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Just seen that Chilwell is on the bench! Surely he gets minutes otherwise what was the point

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    1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      Nailed in my team for next season, good to see him there knowing he'll have a full preseason

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      1. Wolfman180
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 2 days ago

        Yes absolutely! He'll be the first player I put down on that first draft regardless on price. Be nice for his price to drop given his lack of minutes this season

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      2. Jock Grealish
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 2 days ago

        he's injury dogged. wouldn't bother

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  10. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Pick Team page gone...

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  11. Nightrain_
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Torn between transferring in Alonso to block my opponent and Robbo which I can afford and I go with the former, nailbite moment with Mateta first sub lol

    what happened with Alonso ? Thought it's a proper send off to grab a goal on his last day

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    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      Contract doesn't expire this year & if we can't get other LB/LWB backup he probably stays.

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      1. Nightrain_
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 2 days ago

        noted, so maybe Tuchel gifting him an early break to give chance to Kenedy and maybe give minutes to Chilwell ?

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        1. Hazz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 2 days ago

          Protecting investment more like. Also Kenedy shop window

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      2. Nate(U)dog(ie)
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 2 days ago

        Isn't Emerson coming back from his loan? Barca seem to be pushing for Alonso

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        1. Hazz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 2 days ago

          Yes but not sure if he stays either. He went on loan to play.

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  12. Drexl Spivey
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Something very depressing about not being able to pick your team for next GW - always the first thing I look at.

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    1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      Same here, it's a strange sight and knowing after all this constant tinkering this season that you can't do anything for a while!

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      1. Drexl Spivey
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 2 days ago

        More time in the sun at least. Longer walks.

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  13. Philosopher's Stones
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Did Havertz -> Maddison. Let's see how it plays out.

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    1. fusen
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      Don't worry, I've had Havertz since GW 30 wildcard and have been unhappy with him since. He'll probably get subbed off at 59 minutes.

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      1. Mozumbus
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 2 days ago

        Yes

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  14. GE
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Touchel ruins my day 🙁

    With 5 points in front of my ML I have
    Matip, Maddison and blank players, he has Robbie, Laporte and Toney..
    Yeah 🙁

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  15. Louis Van Gaalstones
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Trossard staking a late claim for worst transfer of the season, where were those rumours!?

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  16. HD7
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Did James to TAA (-4) because of the rumours. It could still be a good move though

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    1. Nightrain_
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      unless Wolves sneak in a consolation goal around 89 minutes and James bang two goals

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  17. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Got Toney last minute to play over Alonso, not the worst choice yeah?

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  18. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Kept pukki in the end so have kulu son Kane and Pukki all in the same game better not be 0-0 🙂

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    1. Mambino
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      Probably the least likely scoreline of the GW

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    2. SEXY SOLO SAUCE FOR THE LAS…
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      Same!

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  19. TomSaints
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Wonderful end to a terrible season. 10 players with (c) Alonso out.

    This has been a toxic depressing season. Glad it’s over and a few months off

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    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      VC?

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      1. TomSaints
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 2 days ago

        Bowen

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    2. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      Even the best have bad seasons don't worry 🙂

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      1. Mr. O'Connell
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 2 days ago

        It's true, we do.

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      2. SEXY SOLO SAUCE FOR THE LAS…
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 2 days ago

        Agree

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    3. noissimbus
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      That's a lot out. You took some punts that didn't start?

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    4. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      It’s a bad choice tbh, you should have know the risks.

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    5. Forgetmeknot
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      10!? Blimey I thought mine was bad with 5, who are you missing?

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      1. WhatWouldYourZlatanSay
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 2 days ago

        I think he means he’s fielding 10 in total and one of those who are missing is Alonso (C)

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        1. noissimbus
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 2 days ago

          Somewhat relieved to hear.. at least Bowen VC is an interesting differential.

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        2. Forgetmeknot
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 2 days ago

          Ha yes, good point think your right

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    6. Brehmeren
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      Your link says Kane C

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    7. Grande Tubarão
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      You captained Kane

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  20. lilmessipran
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    I am genuinely terrified of not owning Reece James this gw because nearly all my mini league rivals have him and Watford are particularly terrible on their left side

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    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      Not sure they're that much better on the right side either!

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    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      Hopefully a 1 pointer

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  21. Shultan
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Top 4 Son (C)...5th gone for Kane
    Imagine a Son blank & Kane hatty!

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    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      Oh yes please!

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  22. keefy59
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Just logged on
    How did everyone get on with the last day line up lottery ?
    I've lost Alonso & Richarlison with Dewsbury-Hall & Gordon coming in if subbed on otherwise Cash for minus points !

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    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      Alonso and Salah benched for me. Joao Pedro and Holgate await....

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    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      Got rid of James due to rumours. It was for Sess, so not the end of world.

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    3. WhatWouldYourZlatanSay
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      Full 11 start. A rarity.

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  23. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Son 171%

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    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      Ouch, Diaz(c)

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      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 2 days ago

        Kane capper here.

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    2. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      Sheeeeeep

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    3. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      I've gone with KDB

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  24. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Alonso not in squad is a shocker, expected 1 point cameo

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  25. Boomerang V
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    City vs Liverpool
    Burnley vs Leeds
    Son vs Salah
    What a day!
    I have 11 players starting but for -8…
    Well as I am 350k it doesn’t matter anyway…

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  26. Barnabus
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Anyone want to predict my ML outcome?

    My rival's unique players: Cancelo, Robbo, TAA, James, Mount, Saka & Nketiah
    My unique players: Schmeichel, Matip, Emerson, Laporte, KDB, Jota, Maddison & Toney

    We both have Son(c), Kane and Bowen. He has no keeper (pickford & foster both not playing) but he has a 20 point lead.

    Do I have a shot at catching him?

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    1. Casualspotted
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      Easy win for rival

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    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      Possible but you should have captained someone else.

      Of course if Son hauls you're in the points too.

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      1. Barnabus
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 2 days ago

        I was close to captaining KDB but I still really think Son will haul this week, and it would have been worse to lose ground from captaining someone else as I was pretty sure my rival would captain Son.

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    3. Boomerang V
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      hou have good players great potential! Not easy, but definitely doable

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    4. Wild Card this!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      There is always hope for next season

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  27. Casualspotted
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Come on Saka and Martinelli

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  28. Boomerang V
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Havertz and Vardy are good differentials for me. I hooe they smash it!

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    1. Boomerang V
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      *hope

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  29. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Darn, didn’t think T.Silva would start so started Laporte, had Silva starting all week with Laporte on the bench as I have Cancelo

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  30. jason_ni
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 days ago

    Am I safe?

    Davies, Elanga, Pukki, Kdb, Son(C) 39 pt lead
    James, Saka, Kane (C), Gelhardt, Son

    I think it could get close if James and Kane explode with minimal Son output.

    Hope for a KDB masterclass!

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 14 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      no

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      1. jason_ni
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 2 days ago

        lovely news lol.

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    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 2 days ago

      James and Saka can ruin it for you but probably unlikely

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