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5 October 2013 4198 comments
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The Gameweek continues with four three o’clock kick-offs to follow on from City’s victory at the Etihad, before Sunderland host Man United later this evening.

Fantasy managers will be firmly focused on Liverpool’s meeting with Crystal Palace, with many backing either Luis Suarez or Daniel Sturridge with the armband, anticipating goals and a heavy defeat for the visitors.

We start the team news round-up at Anfield, then, to find that Brendan Rodgers makes just one change to the lineup that won at Sunderland. Raheem Sterling is drafted in on the right-flank with Jordan Henderson shifting to a central midfield role to replace the suspended Lucas. The formation is not yet clear – having played 3-4-1-2 at the Stadium of Light, that could be the case again, although Rodgers could also revert to a regular four-man defence with Victor Moses moving to the left flank and Jose Enrique returning to a full-back role.

Once again, Ian Holloway rings the changes for opponents Palace. Damien Delaney is fit to return, while Stuart O’Keefe, Jason Puncheon and Cameron Jerome all earn starts. Kagisho Dikgacoi, Barry Bannan, Danny Gabidon and Dwight Gayle make way.

Martin Jol makes a string of changes to his lineup to face Stoke at the Cottage. In come Philippe Senderos, Georgios Karagounis, Damien Duff and Bryan Ruiz as the injured Scott Parker misses out, along with Alex Kacaniklic, Kieran Richardson and Darren Bent. Mark Hughes also makes changes for the visitors as Stephen Ireland and Matt Etherington earn starts in place of Charlie Adam and Kenwyne Jones. That would indicate that Marko Arnautovic will lead the attack for the Potters.

Cardiff are unchanged for the visit of Newcastle, as Malky Mackay keeps faith with the starting XI that won three points at Fulham, leaving match winner Jordon Mutch benched. As expected, the Magpies tweak their starting lineup following Monday night’s disappointing first half at Goodison. Alan Pardew makes the decision that Hatem Ben Arfa owners were dreading: the Frenchman gets dropped to the bench as his compatriot Yohan Cabaye earns a start, along with Papiss Cisse with Vurnon Anita out of the matchday squad. Not surprisingly, Mike Williamson starts in central defence with Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa dropping out.

Finally, at the KC stadium, the Tigers make just one change with Stephen Quinn benefiting from Robbie Brady’s absence following an hernia operation. Opponents Villa make two alterations – Ashley Westwood and Gabby Agbonlahor return to the lineup following injury as Yacouba Sylla and Nathan Baker drop out. That suggests a change of shape with Paul Lambert perhaps converting his 3-5-2 to a more standard 4-3-3.

The Dugout Discussion chatroom remains open to capture you real-time reactions during the afternoon’s matches and throughout United’s tea-time visit to Sunderland.

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  1. don parcheesi
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    this feels more like the 89th minute than the 39th.... can't imagine Sunderland can hold out that much longer

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    1. Sánchez
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      No Di Canio = New fighting spirit?
      Hope so. 😀

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  2. Heels_Over_Head
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    rvp toes seem okay

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  3. Fin
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Anybody think Shelvey could be a great option for the next few weeks? Great fixtures.

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      I do. 🙂

      (That may not be the answer you wanted ... 😉 )

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  4. Bubz
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    FFS Rooney

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  5. FPL Daniel
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    Rooney yellow. Hhhaah

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    1. The Machine
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      Yeah, Rooney > Suarez last week looking okay thus far

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  6. Pedram
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    I'm throwing Vidic out of the team. Man Ure just can't keep a CS.

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    1. Qubit
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Yeh, looks like ive got to do the same. Trouble is i have more pressing issues. I thought they would at least keep cleanies.

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    2. Granville
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Who has clean sheets this week. Villa, Hull and Fulham. Cleanies have dried up for most clubs.

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      1. Godfather Bandit 42
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        12 years, 3 months ago

        Thought Vidic would have lasted longer than 8 minutes tbf.

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  7. The Machine
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Does anyone actually get all the Nani hype from the United fans?

    Okay he can shoot, but thats just about it

    Rooney yellow

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    1. Sánchez
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Nani isn't that hyped is he?

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  8. r0nh
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    Utd's goal difference after 6.5 games = -1 😯

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    1. Heels_Over_Head
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      panic stations !

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    2. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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      They would probably be the worst team in the Bundesliga and 5th in La liga

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  9. Baby Face Nelson
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    About to sell my UTD players. Moyes is hopeless. I'll be lucky to get 2 pts from both Vidic and Rooney today

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    1. Says
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Same, never thought I'd get rid of RVP, but I've got until united find some form.

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    2. Nomar
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      This^^^^^^^^

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    3. Jönny
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Don't quite know how I've ended up with 3 United players, but it's not going to last long...

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  10. FORCA INTER
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    enjoying in this UTD joke comments

    joke club with joke manager deavrse such a joke comments

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    1. Sánchez
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Hahaha.

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    2. Heels_Over_Head
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      i'm looking forward to buying some cheap Utd players down the road

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    3. Baby Face Nelson
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      haha nice

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    4. charlie1X
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Dig their new training methods. Great to see how they effectively put that out on the pitch.

      Hey wait a ..........

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  11. FPL Daniel
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Moyes is the new Daum 😆

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    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Out of his depth.

      The longer Utd persist with him the further behind the rest they will fall

      This team would get destroyed by Bayern and Barca in the Champions league.

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  12. Snikiii
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    United will win this game guys chill, but still they have long way to go untill they are back in it properly

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  13. Henry Hill
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Van Persie looking like he's made a horrible mistake, should have stayed at Arsenal with Ozil supplying the ammo.

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    1. thetinkerman
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Yeah right. And foregone winning the title last season?

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      1. Henry Hill
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        12 years, 3 months ago

        One Trophy. That's his lot at United. Arsenal can win more trophies than Utd over the next few years and he would always be remembered as a club legend.

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        1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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          Agreed

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    2. The Machine
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      We wouldn't have signed Ozil had he stayed

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    3. Heels_Over_Head
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      how could he know Wenger would ever spend again?

      Wenger probably couldn't afford Ozil without selling RVP

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    4. The Bandit
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      ? He won the prem last year

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    5. EatStatic
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      He's won the premier league already, don't think he can be too disappointed!

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    6. isacki: full casual
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      I think it's reached the point where at this given moment he'd rather be at Arsenal than there, but a title in the hand is worth 3 in the bush.

      No giggling at the back

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    7. Qubit
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Cant see any immediate transfer out id like for Vidic so looks like im stuck with him for now. Surely SOT and STO home fixtures should be decent chance of returns?

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  14. The Machine
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    Feck

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  15. FPL Daniel
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Damn it Ghiakerini score that !!!!

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  16. ...---...
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    There's something waaaay wrong at Old Trafford folks!

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    1. Jagermeister
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      they have just lost the best manager ever.

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      1. Crouch Potato!
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        12 years, 3 months ago

        Still have the same players.

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    2. Crouch Potato!
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Maybe you went to the wrong ground!

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  17. Chris_White
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    OMG Johnson 😆

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  18. EatStatic
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Surely it's really good for the prem to have the big teams faltering? I've not been a football fan for long but this season is the best yet so far.

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  19. Fin
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Is Sturridge really worth the money over Suarez?

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    1. thetinkerman
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Do you mean is Suarez worth the money over Sturridge? I think both have prices which reflect how many points they will score.

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    2. Rafabio
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Think you meant that the other way around?

      Yes Suarez will show us why he's better than Daniel as the season progresses. #biggerpicture

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    3. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Wrong way round?

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    4. Wirtzle Gummidge
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      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Hard to say. Suarez is a better player overall, BPS doesn't like though.

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    5. Fin
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Other way around, sorry lads.

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    6. Strawberry Jelavic
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      I've got both for now so that headache is avoided! Sturridge looks like he'll get more assists anyway, but Suarez could outscore him in terms of goals.

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  20. SPorting
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Think I'll dump Vidic and buy him back in GW30 when they've tightened it up for the run in.

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      like the long term thinkin there

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    2. Sánchez
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Aye. At 4.5m. 🙂

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    3. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      At this rate that would be the relegation run in.

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  21. Wirtzle Gummidge
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    If Collins plays tomorrow Ill taking Vidicoulous out.

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  22. Thomass
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Wow, Mackems

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  23. Baby Face Nelson
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    I'm thinking Vidic to Davies after the int break. Pocket the extra 1m.

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  24. olidooley
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone thinking of getting Rooney and RVP over the next 6 fixtures?

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    1. charlie1X
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      very funny

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    2. Rafabio
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Surely you jest.

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  25. SW6
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    If Sunderland sort themselves out Giaccerinhi looks like he could be a decent option

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    1. Heels_Over_Head
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      true, best signing Di Canio made

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    2. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      probably the most underrated player in the league right now

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  26. Sánchez
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    The sooner Moyes gets the sack,
    The sooner we might get some helpful press conferences

    COME ON SUNDERLAND

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    1. Stephen - Robot Daniels
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      He deserves to go after his "I don't know I've not seen him" Rooney comment.

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  27. Mr Sarcastic
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    My this weeks sturridge => suarez was defo long term move, but still....don't like that guy in my mirror.

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  28. mattyrobinson
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    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Giacherrini > Nani

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  29. DRIZ ✅
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Champs to chumps.

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  30. Red Devil Swede
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    We're absolutely incredibly bad.

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