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The Knee Jerk August 21

The Knee Jerk – Wednesday

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Another strong Villa display. Another Christian Benteke goal. This time, however, Paul Lambert’s blossoming side fall short as Branislav Ivanovic is allowed to stay on the pitch to nod home Chelsea’s winner.

The Game Changer

Arguably, referee Kevin Friend was the most influential individual on show. There’s also a strong case for Christian Benteke who struck his third goal of the season and has now scored nine league goals in his last 10 outings. Branislav Ivanovic’s goal proved the difference, however, and rewarded those who invested their double Gameweek funds whilst underlining the goal threat previously on show in Saturday’s win over Hull.

Friend’s decision to brandish a yellow for Ivanovic’s lashing out on Benteke was undoubtedly the turning point. It allowed the Serbian to demonstrate his ability at set-plays as, just minutes later, he headed home Frank Lampard’s dead ball delivery.

Ivanovic was the only Chelsea defender denied Fantasy Premier League (FPL) bonus points from the Hull victory. Despite escaping a red card and being left for dead by Gabby Agbonlahor for Villa’s goal, Ivanovic looks set to earn bonus to make him Chelsea’s top scoring double Gameweek asset.

The Underused

While Benteke will earn huge investment following another goal and effective display, those who are struggling to stretch their funds to the Belgian will be eyeing the impact of Gabby Agbonlahor. So impressive during Villa’s run at the end of last season, he has started the new campaign in stunning form and yet claims less than 2% FPL ownership.

Instrumental in the victory at the Emirates, it was his turn of pace and delivery that set up Benteke for his equaliser. Agbonlahor has scored five goals and earned four assists in his last ten league outings.

The Selection Poser

It’s hardly a poser. Jose Mourinho’s decision to start with Demba Ba and leave Romelu Lukaku shackled on the bench disappointed Fantasy managers and Chelsea fans alike. His introduction for the ineffective Ba on 65 minutes provided little consolation. Lukaku played fewer minutes than any other Chelsea striker in the double Gameweek, having looked primed to start the campaign following a convincing pre-season.

Mourinho’s reluctance to hand Lukaku a central role on the Premier League stage is a puzzle. Perhaps he will start at Old Trafford on Monday and face a defence which he terrified on the final day of last season at the Hawthorns. It’s unlikely to make a difference – Lukaku’s ownership and price look set to slide.

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

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  1. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Morning, people.

    Cech Marshall
    Toure Lescott Clyne Murner Chester
    Hazard Walcott NOlan Mirallas Kim
    Sturridge Dzeko Lukaku

    With 2.5m itb, which is the best transfer?

    A. Lukaku > Soldado
    B. Cech & Lukaku > Migs & Kun (-4; triple LIV & MCI)
    C. Hazard & Lukaku > J.Cole/Jarvis & RVP (-4; double WHU attack)
    D. save FT

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    1. Costa in Wengerland
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      B

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    2. Phil10
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      I would probably go with A. You can survive GW3 without getting rid of Hazard or Cech if you want to keep them long term. You may want to consider Lukaku > Soldado now and Cech > Migs next GW to avoid the hit.

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      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        thanks both of you.

        Soldado is a solid pick but Migs have United in GW3.

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    3. @BigChrisso
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      A) Soldado brace coming up on home debut

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      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        cheers. that's the spirit.

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        1. @BigChrisso
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Not a problem

          I think Cech > Migs is a sideways move considering both have tough fixtures (purely based on Benteke's goal scoring form)

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    4. Simon March
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      I'd go A as I think Soldado could do well and, as a no-nonsense, nailed-on goalscorer, should make a good fantasy player.

      If you were to take a hit, I'd be looking to get in RVP. Soldado could out-perform him over the next few weeks though.

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      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        thanks Dufflinks

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  2. jdoyle
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Chelsea play Utd on 26 Aug, then the blank week and international break mean they don't play again til 14 Sep. That's nearly 3 weeks of Chelsea prices dropping if they don't beat Utd.

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    1. Kerrazy
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      dont quite get it. youre saying that even if all 11 of chelsea players score 1 goal each and Chelsea still lose, their players price will drop ? 😯

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    2. FPL Blow-In
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Yup I'm doing Terry to Nastisic and Hazard to Michu after the United game.

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      1. Bests Conquests
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Like Haz to Michu move there. I think we can always get back in to Haz or Chelsea later on. I am utter confused about all the MF talent they have. And lack of scoring Forwards.

        Schurrle, Der Bruyne, V Ginkel, Mata, Haz, Oscar, Ramires, Lampard, etc. How do they all fit in?

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    3. Seb Wassell
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Potential for a 0.6m swing if it spans more than 1 GW?

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  3. FPL Blow-In
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    2 of 3 to start:
    1.Collins. 2. Toure. 3. Terry
    Currently benching Toure.

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    1. Seb Wassell
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Collins and Terry, agree with benching Toure.

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    2. Kerrazy
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      yeah would do the same.

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      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        +1

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    3. Tabone
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      id play 1 & 2

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      1. FPL Blow-In
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        I think Benteke will leave him for dead

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        1. Tabone
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          rvp will leave terry for dead. + luiz returning.. possible rotations.. who knows

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  4. Seb Wassell
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    For anyone who cares:

    Tonight's price changes seemed to have occurred at 2.47am, the previous night's were at 2.45am. 2.45 ish is looking a time to note.

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    1. Kerrazy
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      😯

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  5. musesetlist
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Oh well. You know life isn't that bad if the most frustrating thing that happened to you all week is a little price drop on a game. I didn't need that money anyway 😛

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  6. Kerrazy
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    can't really believe that Lukaku is just 20 years old. he score 17 goals playing in EPL at just 19 years old. and scoring against one of the world class team. 😯

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    1. Seb Wassell
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      FPL aside, just his stature is impressive for a 19/20 year old!

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      1. Kerrazy
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        this. he's a BEAST for that age. and has even played for Belgium 21 times yes? freaking mental!

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    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      A beast at that age.

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    3. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      There was rumors that he lied about his age when at Anderlect

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      1. Kerrazy
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        screw the past, he's in one of the Europe's finest club at the age of 20. a year younger than me. mind fcked.

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      2. Seb Wassell
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        He could be 40, still a bit of a beast of a man 😛

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    4. Get up ya bum
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      I reckon the Belgian's drugged a generation of babies. Benteke, Hazard, KDB are all young pups too

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      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Courtois (21), Witsel (24).. they should be disqualified for that reason.

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        1. Get up ya bum
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Chadli, Defour. Some definite baby doping going on there

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    5. Bests Conquests
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      I think he's older than 20. Just a feeling, I reckon. Still doesn't discount the fact that he's damn good and should get better.

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      1. Kerrazy
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        it's weird to think that some are born with that talent. can't imagine what he would become at the usual prime age of a striker which is 28 onwards.

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        1. Get up ya bum
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          No one is born with football talent and players develop very differently. Half the reason he's so effective is his physical stature and at 20 he's just reaching his peak. As he becomes more intelligent and aware his body will slow down a bit too

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  7. To WC or not to WC
    samaael
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Just thoguht I'd share from my new blog:

    To WC or not to WC?
    ( may as well keep with the Shakespeare theme)

    This is a short article on my philosophies concerning the elusive, or not-so-elusive for some, wild card that seems to dominating recent discussions on the EPL Renegades facebook page. And for good reason really, it’s always a hot topic and one that should be given deep thought before using. I will delve into reason as to why it should be used and reasons why it shouldn’t be used.

    Why and when it shouldn’t be used:

    1. When 2-3 three of your big hitters don’t return: this GW some big hitters that we all expected to come away from their games with point simply didn’t. The key here is patience and don’t knee jerk. Players like Coutinho, Mirallas and Walcott didn’t get the returns we all craved. If you have a quick look at the stats and engage in some personal analysis, you will realise that these players are likely to return in the next few weeks with their kind fixtures.

    2. When the market is not volatile: Playing the prices in FPL is just like the stock market. The more managers trade a player out/in, the quicker their prices will decrease/ increase. This first GW has not been a volatile one. Meaning prices are not fluctuating like they will in the next few weeks in my opinion when ‘value’ players begin getting returns and begin turning into ‘bandwagons’. I have seen people talking about the winner of last season using his WC before GW2 but the difference between this season and last season is that the market in GW1 last season was very volatile. We had managers scrambling to get players in like Hazard and Michu. We don’t have such circumstances like that this time. If you go to this website, you start to get some idea of what I am talking about: http://totalfpl.com. Michu and Hazard’s prices rose by 0.3 in the first week. No players have risen past 0.2 yet this GW and none will by the beginning of the next. So far only Seamus Coleman, Ross Barkley and Luke Shaw have risen by 0.1. Coleman needs another 56% of his cut-off to rise another 0.1, thus pocketing 0.1 yourself. Coleman will be lucky to pocket this for you. Barkley needs another 25% or so to rise 0.2 for the week thus you pocket 0.1 for the week. Barkley might get increase your team value by 0.1, but there is question of whether he will retain his spot once Gibson. I wont even ask if this is worth a WC.This is not a volatile game week so I suggest you don’t use your WC yet for these reasons. I’m not suggesting you don’t use your wildcard at all; there are other reasons you might. But if you have used your wildcard to ‘make money’ already, then you have made a big mistake.

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    1. Seb Wassell
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Agree with you, especially on point 2.

      I myself *have* used my wildcard this week, and whilst I am obviously paying attention to price rises and falls whilst on wildcard (I'd be silly not to) my reasons were these:

      I built a team for GW1, the plan being to wildcard now in order to build a longer term team. It also gives me a slight advantage in the early days of my mini leagues, I've had a chance to look at my opponents' teams and analyse what they've gone for. Wildcarding now means I can steal a march on them selection wise, assuming that they don't themselves wildcard (and knowing them it seems very unlikely). And finally, I've never wildcarded in week one before, purely seeing if it helps or hinders my season interests me!

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      1. Grounderz
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        In my experience, I had a mate who is a very competitive person and loaded up his team completely with 6 DGW-ers (Chelsea and Reading) last season in hopes that he would have that edge to lead still in the early days. Unfortunately, someone else rode up the table and overtook him by February.

        I think it's an unnecessary risk and a few hits would fix.

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    2. Grounderz
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Deserves a +1. I think that's exactly the kind of well put message people needed to know and realise that this is an option they will regret at some point because it simply isn't worth the it.

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      1. samaael
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Hi mate, i posted the second part below

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        1. Grounderz
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Cheers. Both posts deserve hulk up and attention. Any mods about?

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    3. the cromulent one
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Agree. Those who did the pre-planned gw1-2 wildcard are probably kicking themselves because they are not going to get any substantial increase in their team value.
      But it's impossible to predict exactly what weeks will have a lot of transfer activity. People mention the international break after gw3, but it's not guaranteed to have more activity than other weeks.

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      1. samaael
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        i agree mate, check the second part to the post below

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    4. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      PART 2: Why and when it should be used.
      By Samaael

      http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2013/08/21/the-knee-jerk-wednesday/?hc_page=39#hc_comment_5336878

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  8. It's Carrick, you know…
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Lukaku > Welbeck or Lambert

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    1. Kerrazy
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      easy one, Lambert.

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    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Lambo if you must, may share points with new signing Osvaldo. Consider RvW.

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      1. Kerrazy
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        "consider RvW."

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        1. Kerrazy
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          "consider RvW." < may share points with new signing Johan Elmander. 😆

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          1. NABIL - FPL otai
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 9 months ago

            Damn Norwich, how many strikers do they want?!

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            1. Kerrazy
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 9 months ago

              didn't even take into account Becchio and the injured Hooper. if all are fit, i dont think RvW is nailed anymore. but for now he is.

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    3. Seb Wassell
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Lambert for sure

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  9. stumanchuu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Any dead zone leagues to join or California ones. Your dead zone is my evening...cheers

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    1. Kerrazy
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      congrats on the rank. if i were you i'd frame it 😆

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      1. stumanchuu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Only downhill from here ha

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        1. Kerrazy
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          put your heads up son, come on you can do it 😀

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  10. the cromulent one
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    So the guy leading my ML had a *sick* week - finished on 119, giving him a 53 point lead over me. He definitely knows what he is doing, but be doesn't know about this site, and does not monitor price rises & falls like I do.
    I would still bet on myself to win my league. But it will definitely be more interesting than I had planned.

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    1. @BigChrisso
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Weekly updates for the DZ please

      Even better post the link to your league

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      1. the cromulent one
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        The depth and breadth of knowledge on offer here is simply amazing. I do think it gives me an advantage over my ML rivals, but I would not really want to hold myself up as the FFS poster-boy.
        Here is the league:
        http://fantasy.premierleague.com/my-leagues/63181/standings/

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    2. Team Name
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      This site has seriously improved my start over last season. I had about 4 or 5 non-starters in my 11 last season and had to WC in GW2, I was way too punty so spent a lot more time & effort this season. Will probably get my membership sorted soon.

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    3. Seb Wassell
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      The best week to be behind by 53 points is week one! 37 to catch and surpass it.

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  11. Team Name
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Good Morning/Afternoon/Evening or whatever it is where you are.

    Quick question:

    Was I stone mad to offload Lukaku & Hazard for Miralles & Aguero.
    My front 7 now look like this....

    Wally/Miralles/Oscar/Silva
    Aguero/Soldado/Dzeko

    Seems like too much City but Aguero is just a two week punt considering the games City have and then it's on to RvP.

    Thoughts on my madness? Ps had 90 points so thought the 4 point hit was justifiable 😉

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    1. Beef Pot Pie
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Looks like you have a plan. If you are going for RvP then i guess you have to do what you have to (if not using WC) to get him. Personally, I'm not going to look at RvP all season, I believe i can find enough points elsewhere to make up for Mr. Persie....best of luck 🙂

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      1. Team Name
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        I think after those two transfers I will manage to get him without WC. Keeping WC for a proper emergency this year. But ya I can see there is definitely a case for going without and I may even reassess once I see Aguero's performances. Good luck with your team.

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  12. gg1314
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Who is gonna experience a price hike , Benteke or Soldado ?
    I want to transfer Benteke out for Soldado to come in for GW2,but i am thinking if Benteke's price increased by 0.2 mil and no change for Soldado that would be a lost..should hold on and wait ? (but not sure if Sol's price will increase)

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    1. Tabone
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      bentekes price will go up by .1 tomorrow. i doubt soldados will

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      1. Phil10
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        You think so? I don't think many people will pick him up since they are playing Liverpool and then a blank GW3. I know he got results against Arsenal and Chelsea but getting him now instead of GW4 seems too soon. I mean I have him and am not getting rid of him so I hope he goes up haha

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  13. cesc_fabremax
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    What to do with Lukaku?? how much will he drop in price over the next week?

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    1. Phil10
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Since it looks like Torres is going to start against United and a blank GW3, he will probably drop and fast. I traded him out today and wont consider him until he is more nailed on.

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  14. Elniñorules
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Rule # 1432432 of FPL

    Never transfer a player out who has just scored unless he is injured. The move will come back to hit you.

    Agree?

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    1. Get up ya bum
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      nope

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    2. Seb Wassell
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Unless it's Torres. Rule #14323433: Always transfer out Torres.

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      1. The Mousa is Loosa
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        The question is: why did you have Torres in the first place?

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  15. Beef Pot Pie
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Just took a punt on Hoolahan to drop Tonev before he drops (I'm sure many people punted on him as i did for DGW) Hull away seems a descent game and seeing as Hooper is still out and Snoddy most likely back.....I got a tingle and pulled the trigger. Also leaves me with 1.5 in the bank with Soldado, Giroud, Sturridge up top, descent midfield and due to the BPS system favoring defenders in GW1.....I like it.....78pts GW1 and feeling B-)

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    1. Bests Conquests
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Yea I took on Tonev as will. Silly thinking back. His brief appearance tonight cost me 6 points from Collins on the bench.

      Still looking for that cheap 5.0 bench Mid though. Tonev might come good, but not for a while I reckon.

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      1. Beef Pot Pie
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Yar, Tonev cost me 6pts also.....had Dawson Noble as 1st sub >.

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        1. Beef Pot Pie
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Noble*

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  16. cesc_fabremax
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    How much is Lukaku going to drop in the next week? worth a punt to dzeko?

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  17. FPL Blow-In
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Your captain choice and reasoning behind it?

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    1. Kerrazy
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Sturridge, because he's sturridge.

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    2. Seb Wassell
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Sturrdige. I think he is the most likely of my current options to bag a goal or two this week. Tempted by a City player, but at this moment in time I don't own one worth captaining.

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      1. TheSteel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        You bringing one in for a hit?

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    3. FPL Blow-In
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      You think it will be easy to go to Villa park in the form there in? He get's moody when he is pushed around and Villa are physical

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      1. Kerrazy
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        then dont ask

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        1. Just A Hat
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          lol that makes no sense

          I could just say "Gayle"

          and then when he suggests that it might not be the best pick, I'll say "then don't ask"

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          1. Kerrazy
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 9 months ago

            you could if i could.

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        2. FPL Blow-In
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Lol then don't ask? Your reason was because ''he is Sturridge''? I was just talking about the fixture mate not saying it's a bad choice.

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    4. Bests Conquests
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Dzeko. Got him in for a -4 from Lukaku and have to justify it somehow. Hoping Pelle's high praise of him gets him a brace against Cardiff!

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      1. lazybones18
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        i got Dzeko too 🙂

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      2. FPL Blow-In
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        If he starts he could be in for a big haul... Too risky for my blood hope it pays off for you.

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    5. gg1314
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      RVP...

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      1. FPL Blow-In
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Enough said

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  18. samaael
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Why and when it should be used:

    1. When the market is volatile: you will know when it is volatile. When players like Coutinho, Walcott and RVP all score hattricks in one GW (or something to that effect then it is volatile) and 10,000 managers trade these players in in the first 2 hours each, then that is a volatile player market and that is when it would be a nice idea to WC. If you just follow totalfpl.com or fiso.co.uk, you will get a feel for the market and when it is best to be used. There is definitely a craft (I don’t use the word ‘art’ in these instances) to it. Familiarise yourself with the literature and you will eventually get a feel for the market and when it is best time to use the WC.

    2. When there is a double gameweek: If you have wildcarded to get rid of your DGW players before the GW3 blank then I guess I can forgive you. But if you were smart, you would know only 4 DGW players would have been viable (3 chelsea and Benteke) thus the WC would not be needed to offload these players. Careful planning is all you would need maybe a hit or two. But yes, saving your WC for a DGW later on in the season is a very intelligent thing to do. As with most seasons, DGW’s present themselves later on in the season due to reshuffling of fixtures due to European commitments. It happened last season and WC’s decided mini leagues and overall rankings for some.

    3. Before International Breaks where teams have the weekend off: This is probably the time to use it if you intend on using it early on in the season. If you can time this with RVP in before GW4 and the closing of the transfer window you are laughing. Between GW’s 3 and 4, there is an International Break where you will get two weeks to ‘play the market’. You can get those players in just before they increase and pray they increase by 0.2 and sell them for someone else. I have had success with these international breaks past, but I have also experienced failures.

    4. Once the transfer window has closed: The transfer window closes on 31st August. WCing after the window closes gives you some scope to analyse signings make the adjustments required to accommodate those signings, fixtures and form of the players. WCing in GW1 seriously hinders the potential if you getting on these last minute signings. There are still big hitter clubs looking to sign players (Arsenal for one). Waiting to WC between GW3 and 4 looks ideal.

    5. If you’re team is completely crocked: If you had Koscielny, Alex Oxlaide-Chamberlein, Steklenberg, Szczesny, Lukaku, Jovetic, Kompany and Steve Taylor then WCing now would be a wise move.

    Conclusion: if you are hell bent on using it early, do it after GW3 and before GW4 to beat the transfer window and scope signings, play the market in the international game week and to get RVP for Crystal Palace and Man United’s subsequent good fixtures. Or save it for a future double GW.

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    1. Kerrazy
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      😯

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    2. Seb Wassell
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Enjoyed reading that. +1. But would point out that I think that transfer window closes on September 2nd this year. Unsure if that makes a difference GW wise.

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  19. Nice to Finally Michu
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    is whittaker nailed on?

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    1. FPL Blow-In
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      No unfortunately

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      1. Nice to Finally Michu
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        How about briggs or chambers?

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        1. FPL Blow-In
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          No for them also..

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    2. Seb Wassell
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      In a word. No.

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      1. Nice to Finally Michu
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        i think im going to go with chester because then ill have a defender from each promoted side and theyll rotate based on matchups, thoughts?

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        1. FPL Blow-In
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          You will only ever be playing one though right? Chester impressed me tbh but they probably wont get many cs

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    3. Corrigan
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      not nailed on but there's a chance of more starts with Martin or Turner missing out.

      He was favoured ahead of Martin at one point last year...

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  20. The FPL Gods Must Be Crazy
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    which one to play this week?

    Toure (aston villa)
    Ward (stoke)
    Reid (newcastle)

    other defender sand keeper are Boruc, Clyne and Coleman.
    Any advice appreciated

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    1. FPL Blow-In
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Reid imo

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    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Reid Toure Ward, in that order

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    3. Kenneth Tang
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Ward > Reid > Toure for me.

      Stoke will be toothless when Mark Huges decided to play the ball on ground this season. I think any team can steal a CS from them. WHM's backline is organized but I don't see any of them can shut down NBA in this match. Toure just looks good on paper (play for Liverpool) but bear in mind how good the Villa's front three are!

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  21. don parcheesi
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Ahoy hoy deadzoners...

    I was "forced" into a transfer earlier tonight by Lukaku's drop and the fact that I went out... wanted Soldado in for Lukaku with no funds so I relatively impulsively went Ivan to Hangeland to fund it... kind of hopeful about it actually. Baps seem to like central defenders, and I like their run of fixtures.

    Here's to hoping

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    1. Bests Conquests
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      right now central defenders indeed. All their small passing back and forth.

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  22. fdotman
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    regrets: taking of collins/shaw due to injuries, not considering benteke a viable option for DGW, picking Brayford despite nailed offness

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    1. fdotman
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      take out*

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  23. Kelantan
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Hi guys. Newbie here.

    Just wanna ask, currently i got Lukaku - Benteke - Altidore.
    So who us MUST-HAVE FWD for next gw onward? Cost doesn't matter.

    Thanks!

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  24. Twelve years a slave
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Overall leader has a very good looking team

    http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/68628/event-history/1/

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    1. theloveburglar
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      his bench is gash

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    2. Corrigan
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      v interesting. Zaha and Morrison in there though

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    3. Kerrazy
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      by GW3 he'll quit FPL.

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      1. Get up ya bum
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Nah he's been shyte for many years. He's in it for the long haul

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    4. DARBAIOUS
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Poor bench and has to get rid of 4 players by GW3, with 2 players in the squad not playing a minute. Great GW1, but not a long term team imo

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    5. Grounderz
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      He's definitely enjoying the moment. I'd bet he printscreened the shot multiple times and posted them on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc. And maybe added some effects and colourings...

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    6. Get up ya bum
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Have a go at his history! 6 figure man

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    7. Beef Pot Pie
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Going to bookmark this persons team and check back in a few weeks. Give it a few weeks, and it looks like an early WC to me. Just sayin

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    8. theloveburglar
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      his only option is a wildcard

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  25. Corrigan
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    If you'd said to me Aguero would get one more start than Lukaku on Friday night, I'd never have believed you.

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    1. The Mousa is Loosa
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      I wish I had known then what I know now.

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  26. gg1314
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    a) Soldado - Lambert - Toure
    b) Sturridge - vWolfs - Zabaleta

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    1. Kerrazy
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      A

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    2. @BigChrisso
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      A

      Norwich were terrible

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    3. Kenneth Tang
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      C) Sturridge - Lambert - Lescott

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  27. Nice to Finally Michu
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    either briggs or chambers nailed on?

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    1. Kenneth Tang
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      None of them, but Briggs has a higher chance if Richardson sits out for long and Jol prefers Briggs over Riise (I rate a 50% chance on this). For Chambers, Clyne is way ahead of the pecking order and he looks so close to feature this or next GW

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  28. asquishypotato
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Already transfered Lukaku out to the Wolf (every little .1 million helps at this stage) but is it worth replacing Ivanovic for Zabeleta and taking a 4 point hit. Nailed on for once, and the schedule is too good to miss?

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    1. FPL Blow-In
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Think ivan is worth holding for awhile even though many here have done that transfer to zab.

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    2. theloveburglar
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      actually yes

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    3. Bests Conquests
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      I think it's a good move you've done there. I was similar...Ivan to Zab and Lukaku to Dzeko.

      Over the next 2 weeks you can't deny City's fixtures. In a similar sense I think RVW is intriguing and am just monitoring to go Dzeko to RVW (or Bony) here soon.

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    4. KIT
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      I did Terry to Zab and have doubled up on city def with him and Lescott.

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    5. KIT
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Though I don't think it's worth taking a hit. Ivan could easily score against Utd. Even if he doesn't he'll get you 2 pts.

      And if you do the transfer you lose 4pts without the guarantee of a CS.

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    6. Kenneth Tang
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      It's worth if you foresee that you will need to do more than 1 trade between GW2 to GW3.

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  29. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Didnt get a chance to watch the game last night coz a stupid office session:(

    Ended with a paltry 68...25 behind the leader in my paid league

    boruc (foster)
    Coleman chester murner (ivanovic ward)
    Hazard wally coutinho miralas (kim)
    Dzeko lukaku soldado

    not sure what ft to make...lukaku will drop in price but since I want rvp, I have to drop hazard first to generate funds...

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    1. KIT
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Why do you want to put Ivanovic on the bench?

      Haz --> Nolan perhaps, or a Newcastle mid, they have some tasty fixtures

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    2. FPL Blow-In
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      He already has dropped ha.

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    3. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      save it if RVP is locked for that lukaku spot. Your team is good enough to go into GW2.

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  30. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Who to captain this week?

    A. Sturridge
    B. Dzeko
    C. Walcott
    D. Soldado (if i bring him for Lukaku)

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    1. FPL Blow-In
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      E. Silva
      F. Lambert
      I have all of them to choose from except Dzeko I have no clue yet.

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      1. FPL Blow-In
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Oh an G. Mirallas

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        1. NABIL - FPL otai
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          I have Mirallas too. Thinking Soldado atm if i get him.

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          1. FPL Blow-In
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 9 months ago

            Ya Sol or Mirallas.. I keep looking at wally though... Craven cottage is hard to go to though..

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    2. theloveburglar
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      the only sure thing is ul pick the wrong one

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      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Not necessarily. One time last season i picked Fellaini when people chose their strikers and he scored 2 goals for me 😉

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        1. theloveburglar
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          only messing mate good luck.. i have rvp so naturally i hav no such problems regarding captain but imo it boils down to soldado or mirallas.. perhaps even coleman..

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