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Manchester united vs Manchester city
EFL CUP semifinals sees high-flying Manchester Derby teams going Head to head at Old Trafford stadium. There has been 7 EFL CUP meetings between the two with Red Devils(2w), draw(1) and Citizens(4w). However,  Pep managing Citizens has faced United thrice in the semifinals loosing two and winning one.
29 JAN 2020  MAC VS MUD 0-1(EFL CUP semis)-Ole vs Pep
7 JAN 2020 MUD VS MAC 1-3(EFL CUP semis)-Ole vs Pep
26 OCT 2016 MUD VS MAC 1-0(EFL CUP semis)-Mourinho vs Pep
19 JAN 2009 MAC VS MUD 2-1(EFL CUP semis)
12 NOV 1975 MAC VS MUD 4-0(EFL CUP LAST 16)
17 DEC 1969 MUD VS MAC 2-2(EFL CUP semis)
3 DEC 1969 MAC VS MUD 2-1(EFL CUP semis)
Pep Guardiola  has played 13  Manchester derby winning 5, drawing 2 and loosing 6. on the other hand, since the arrival of Ole Gunnar in 2018 he has faced Mancity(under Pep) 6 times winning 3, drawing 1 and loosing 2. By comparing Pep's 38% win rate against Ole Gunnar 50% win rate in Manchester derbies, presents a difficult task between the two teams and difficult to predict the winner. All that said, Guardiola is good in winning trophies, games of such nature and I see the Citizens sneaking with a narrow win.
Mancity to win 1-2
2 FT(1.94) BTTS yes (1.63) Over 2.5(1.69) Betway

The poor run continued on Saturday with just Aldershot winning although 3 games ended up finishing 1-1 and easily could have gone either way such are the fine margins in football betting. Given the run I had from September until mid December it is no real surprise that things are starting to level out a bit, but there hasn't been too much damage done in the grand scheme of things. It is fairly quiet on Tuesday, but a couple of singles and a double make appeal
Solihull v Chesterfield
I'm hardly his biggest fan, but Rowe has turned Chesterfield's form around and although the fixture list has been fairly kind so far they certainly look a better side. They beat them 1-0 on Saturday and held on in the snow with 10 men and I think they look a little over priced at 2/1 to pick up 3 points again here.
Weymouth v Yeovil
I am chancing Weymouth again here as I did on Saturday. I know Yeovil did well to beat Torquay, but I just wonder if there was an element of wanting to make amends for the Boxing Day defeat which was a shocker. They could well build on that here, but I just wonder if as Aldershot did when playing them, it might be a case of having put everything into a big local derby. Weymouth will be bang up for this and as much as Yeovil are the right favourites I think 3/1 (and they could drift) is too big and worth taking a chance on.
Double
I think Stockport will have too much for Eastleigh despite the fact they are stuttering a bit at the moment and Dartford play a Tonbridge side who haven't played for a while and again ought to be too strong. The double is 1.67/1.
Chesterfield 1pt @ 2/1 with Bet365
Weymouth 1pt @ 3/1 with William Hill
Stockport/Dartford 1pt double @ 1.67/1 with Bet365

Brighton vs Arsenal
Brighton has never won any domestic match at American express stadium in 2020/21 season. Additionally, Graham Potter has enjoyed winning against Arsenal and lost once since their return to EPL in 2017.
The last time Arsenal won 0-1 at American Express stadium was 4Th April 1981. However, Arteta in charge at Arsenal has never lost three consecutive Away matches. All that said, last time Arsenal won against Chelsea went 7 games Unbeaten.
Arsenal  to win 0-2FT
2 FT(2.22) Betway

Brighton vs Arsenal
Brighton has never won any domestic match at American express stadium in 2020/21 season. Additionally, Graham Potter has enjoyed winning against Arsenal and lost once since their return to EPL in 2017.
The last time Arsenal won 0-1 at American Express stadium was 4Th April 1981. However, Arteta in charge at Arsenal has never lost three consecutive Away matches. All that said, last time Arsenal won against Chelsea went 7 games Unbeaten.
Arsenal  to win 0-2FT
2 FT(2.22) Betway

Crystal palace vs Leicester city
Roy Hodgson has never beaten Brendan Rodgers in all meetings(4 Losses). Palace  are undergoing a miserable form and have failed to win the last 4 games, with a humiliating defeat 0-7 to Liverpool and 0-3 to Aston Villa. However, since the start of 2020/21 season, Palace has avoided 3 consecutive defeats in the premier league. All that said, the foxes under Rodgers have an excellent away form and have take 3 points from Mancity,Arsenal,Tottenham et al. It will be an up hill task for Palace to snatch all the 3points at Selhurst park but they will try hard to share points with leicester city.
Crystal Palace 1-1FT
X FT(3.55) BTTS yes(1.77) Betway

Crystal palace vs Leicester city
Roy Hodgson has never beaten Brendan Rodgers in all meetings(4 Losses). Palace  are undergoing a miserable form and have failed to win the last 4 games, with a humiliating defeat 0-7 to Liverpool and 0-3 to Aston Villa. However, since the start of 2020/21 season, Palace has avoided 3 consecutive defeats in the premier league. All that said, the foxes under Rodgers have an excellent away form and have take 3 points from Mancity,Arsenal,Tottenham et al. It will be an up hill task for Palace to snatch all the 3points at Selhurst park but they will try hard to share points with leicester city.
Crystal Palace 1-1FT
X FT(3.55) BTTS yes(1.77) Betway

Liverpool vs West Bromwich
Liverpool have a high flying momentum at Anfield as well as Away from home, and are fine favourites to lift Epl trophy second time in a row. The host have 64 undefeated home run and the Anfield atmosphere is unfriendly to many teams if not all. The last time Liverpool were defeated at Anfield in the English top-flight was way back in 2017 against Sam Allardyce's Crystal Palace.
West Bromwich under new management by Sam Allardice did manage to pick a shocking 1-1 draw at Etihad during his first game in charge. However, the Citizens form is not comparable to Liverpool high flying form, and magpies during Big Sam second game lost at home.
 
 
BTTS Yes(2.3 4)

Westham vs Brighton
The hammers have never won against Brighton(under Graham Potter) since their arrival to Premier League on 10 Feb 2017. All that said, Graham Potter has drawn 2 games vs Westham, inclusive one managed by David Moyes.
The host has failed to win the last two games at London stadium with the visitors experiencing poor form and no win in the last five. However, Brighton did manage to pick draws in the last two matches . Scoring  lately has become an issue in both teams and today that trend will continue.
Westham vs Brighton 0-0FT
X FT(3.32) Under2.5(1.95)

Liverpool vs West Bromwich
Liverpool have a high flying momentum at Anfield as well as Away from home, and are fine favourites to lift Epl trophy second time in a row. The host have 64 undefeated home run and the Anfield atmosphere is unfriendly to many teams if not all. The last time Liverpool were defeated at Anfield in the English top-flight was way back in 2017 against Sam Allardyce's Crystal Palace.
West Bromwich under new management by Sam Allardice did manage to pick a shocking 1-1 draw at Etihad during his first game in charge. However, the Citizens form is not comparable to Liverpool high flying form, and magpies during Big Sam second game lost at home.
 
 
BTTS Yes(2.3 4)

Westham vs Brighton
The hammers have never won against Brighton(under Graham Potter) since their arrival to Premier League on 10 Feb 2017. All that said, Graham Potter has drawn 2 games vs Westham, inclusive one managed by David Moyes.
The host has failed to win the last two games at London stadium with the visitors experiencing poor form and no win in the last five. However, Brighton did manage to pick draws in the last two matches . Scoring  lately has become an issue in both teams and today that trend will continue.
Westham vs Brighton 0-0FT
X FT(3.32) Under2.5(1.95)

Fulham vs Southampton 
Boxing day sees In form team Southampton(Under Ralph Hasenhuttl) and promoted Fulham(Under scott Parker).The two have met 5times on boxing day with Fulham(1win),Southampton (2wins) and 2 draws. However,  all meetings have seen Under2.5 goals and no team has won as the visitor. 
26/12/2012: Ful vs Sou 1-1(EPl)
26/12/2003: Ful vs Sou 2-0(EPl)
26/12/1952: Ful vs Sou 1-1(champ)
26/12/1933: Sou vs Ful 2-0(champ)
26/12/1924: Sou vs Ful 1-0(Champ)
 Ralph Hasenhuttl has enjoyed winning against Fulham twice and without conceding a single goal,  on 27/08/2019 winning 0-1 once at EFL cup against scott parker and on 27/02/2019 winning 2-0 vs Fulham(under Ranieri).
 Fulham have not lost the last 3 games and drew 1-1 at home vs the defending champion Liverpool. Furthermore,  the host are coming to this game with an aim to keep up with their positive mentality and momentum.  On the other hand,  Southampton  lost narrowly last game 0-1 against Manchester city.  Despite the defeat,  Sotton are consistent and playing confidently with the likes of  Walcott, Djenepo,Ward Prowse, Adams and Danny Ings on form. The visitors will find the net once and avoid defeat at fulham but taking 1 point  to St Marys.
Fulham vs Southampton  1-1FT
XFT(3.42) BTTS yes (1.77)Under 2.5(1.85)

Arsenal vs Chelsea
Out of form Arteta's side(Arsenal) go head to head with Chelsea(under Lampard) at Emirates on 26/12/2020(Boxing day). This is a derby and two teams have met 5 times on boxing day,with Arsenal(3wins) and chelsea(2wins). The last time the blues won 1-2 on boxing day at Gunners was  1974.
26/12/2001: Ars vs Chel 2-1
26/12/1977: Ars vs Chel 3-0
26/12/1974: Ars vs Chel 1-2
26/12/1967: Chel vs Ars 2-1
26/12/1956: Ars vs Chel 2-0
The blues have transformed tremendeously with addition of Timo Werner, Kai Havertz, Hakim Ziyech,  Mendy et al. Additionally, Chelsea fire power is lethal with the likes of Abrahams, Giroud, Mount, Jorginho, pulisic etc and can easily punish a weak defensive set up teams like Arsenal who are currenly struggling to regain their form. 
The gunners have failed to win the last 5 EPL games at Emirates with later ending 1-1 against Southampton, and Arsenal finishing the game 10men after Gabriel was redcarded.  Arsenal's turmoil could be extended if they dont rectify their discipline on pitch and play well as expected.  However,  Chelsea did lost the last two away EPL matches and  this could give Arsenal some morale and opportunity to return to winning ways. 
Arsenal to win 2-1FT

West Ham vs Brighton
One of the more interesting matches in the Premier League schedule this weekend is the 2:15pm GMT kick-off on Sunday afternoon from the London Stadium where mid-table West Ham play a relegation battling Brighton. These two teams have been playing decent football but the home side have still been managing to tally up some points to move them up the table where as the away team continue to miss out on points they really deserve from games.
West Ham had been moving nicely up the table over recent weeks but failure to win their last two games has seen progress halted. The Hammers are now in 10th place and 5 points outside the top four after a 3-0 loss away to Chelsea left a sour taste in their mouth just before Christmas. David Moyes is hoping to have both Michail Antonio and Manuel Lanzini back for this game. The most worrying part of the loss to Chelsea was that they failed to register a single shot on goal. This game also brings up an ominous stat for Moyes who hasn't earned a win over Brighton since 2002 when he was manager of Preston and it was in the FA Cup.
Brighton managed to snatch a 1-1 draw at home against 10-man Sheffield United last weekend but failure to get all 3 points meant the winless run increased to 5 league games. It's now just 1 win from their last 12 league matches and the club are down in 17th place and just 2 points above the relegation places. The fact that Graham Potter's side have drawn their last 2 league games gives hope that they've stopped the losing rot. The fact those two draws came against two of the three teams in the relegation zone doesn't matter! 
I was very disappointed with how West Ham played against Chelsea. Even though I backed a Chelsea win I still felt it was the sort of game that a Moyes team thrives in. That result will seem even more painful after Chelsea's performance against Arsenal last night. Brighton don't deserve to be where they are but then if they can't turn draws into wins and defeats into draws then this is what happens. I can't see them winning this one. West Ham will be out to bounce back and I think they edge this.
West Ham to Win @ 2.42 with SBK
BTTS @ 1.78 with Betway

Wolves vs Tottenham Hotspur
Wolves sit in the middle of the table, however, they are only six points behind the top four. Nevertheless, lately, they haven’t enjoyed good form, as the hosts suffered three defeats in the last five rounds. Although Nuno Espirito Santo’s side celebrated against Arsenal and Chelsea, they lost to Liverpool, Aston Villa, and Burnley. Their current schedule has been pretty tough, and that trend continues with the match against another powerful opponent. The home side has been pretty good in the back, but Pedro Neto and the lads should have been more efficient as they scored only 14 times. Wolves need to pick up some points from this match since they will play away from home in the upcoming two rounds.
After sitting on the top of the table until recently, Tottenham Hotspur slipped down to the 6th spot after two consecutive defeats. First, they conceded a late goal away to Liverpool, although they deserved to win at least a point. It was their first defeat after 11 rounds in the Premier League that saw them dropping to 2nd place. The Spurs then suffered another loss against Leicester City last weekend, and Jose Mourinho’s side needs to get back on the winning track if they want to get back to the title race. Harry Kane and the lads celebrated just once in the last five rounds, but they could definitely have won more points. After four straight away victories, Tottenham’s winless streak when playing away from home extended to three games, and they will look forward to breaking it.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
It is going to be a tight clash in which both sides have the chance to remain undefeated. Therefore, we wouldn’t be surprised if this game ends in a draw.
Goals Market Prediction
When these two teams face each other, football fans can see many goals. Although the hosts have been playing pretty tight so far in the season, we expect to see goals in both nets, as it was the case in their last five clashes.
Draw @ 3.25
BTTS Yes @ 1.95
Correct score 1:1 @ 7.00

Leicester city vs Manchester United
Early kick off sees In form teams the Red devil side(under Ole Gunnar solskjaer)go head to head with Leicester (under Brendan Rodgers) at King Power on 26/12/2020(Boxing day). The two have met once on boxing day with Manchester winning at home.
26/12/1938: MUD vs Lei 3-0
The last domestic meeting on 26th July 2020, saw Manchester united triumph at King Power to secure Top 4 at the expense of foxes.  Solskjaer has enjoyed winning against the foxes thrice and without conceding a single goal,  one win against Claude Puel and twice against Brendan Rodgers. Additionally, the red devils are having an excellent away form in all compétitions, and coming to King power where the host lost 0-2 to Everton last EPL match.  MUD have a lethal fire power( Bruno, Rashford, pogba, Martial, Cavani et al) and lately do play entertaining,attacking football with much confidence. 
Manchester United to win 0-3FT

Fulham vs Southampton 
Boxing day sees In form team Southampton(Under Ralph Hasenhuttl) and promoted Fulham(Under scott Parker).The two have met 5times on boxing day with Fulham(1win),Southampton (2wins) and 2 draws. However,  all meetings have seen Under2.5 goals and no team has won as the visitor. 
26/12/2012: Ful vs Sou 1-1(EPl)
26/12/2003: Ful vs Sou 2-0(EPl)
26/12/1952: Ful vs Sou 1-1(champ)
26/12/1933: Sou vs Ful 2-0(champ)
26/12/1924: Sou vs Ful 1-0(Champ)
 Ralph Hasenhuttl has enjoyed winning against Fulham twice and without conceding a single goal,  on 27/08/2019 winning 0-1 once at EFL cup against scott parker and on 27/02/2019 winning 2-0 vs Fulham(under Ranieri).
 Fulham have not lost the last 3 games and drew 1-1 at home vs the defending champion Liverpool. Furthermore,  the host are coming to this game with an aim to keep up with their positive mentality and momentum.  On the other hand,  Southampton  lost narrowly last game 0-1 against Manchester city.  Despite the defeat,  Sotton are consistent and playing confidently with the likes of  Walcott, Djenepo,Ward Prowse, Adams and Danny Ings on form. The visitors will find the net once and avoid defeat at fulham but taking 1 point  to St Marys.
Fulham vs Southampton  1-1FT
XFT(3.42) BTTS yes (1.77)Under 2.5(1.85)

Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Boxing day sees improved Villa( under Dean Smith) vs inconsistent Palace (under Roy Hodgson).The two have met once on boxing day, with Palace emerging victorious.
26/12/2013: Ast vs Cry 0-1
 Aston Villa were fighting for Relegation last season and escaped narrowly, and surprisingly enough started 2020/2021 season on a high note.Both teams won at their home ground in the reverse fixtures but it was villa that needed the win desperately.However, things at villa Park lately have not been good for Dean Smith side as they have struggled for a win. On the other hand,Palace did suffer a 0-7 humiliating loss at home to Liverpool but will be keen to avoid another defeat. The visitors away  EPL matches have yielded positive results and the presence of on form Benteke and Wilfred  Zaha could boost their confidence as they visit Villa Park. 
Crystal Palace 0-1FT
2 FT(3.96) BTTS no (2.20)Under 2.5(2.10)

Manchester city vs Newcastle united
The citizens(under Pep) faces Newcastle(under steve Bruce) at Etihad on boxing day.The two have met thrice on boxing day, with Mancity(2wins) and new castle(1win). All the meetings have produced over 3.5 goals and last time Newcastle won at Etihad was 1905.
26/12/2010: NEW vs MAC 1-3
26/12/1977: MAC vs NEW 4-0
26/12/1905: MAC vs NEW 1-4
 Pep Guardiola's side with inconsistent results and struggling to score goals have been able to obtain positive results. The citizens are really missing their talisman Kun Aguero who has scored 254 goals since his arrival at Etihad. Despite that Gabriels Jesus,Riyad Mahrez,Feran Torres,Sterling,Gundogan,Foden and De Bruyne are available and helping the citizens to score goals. Newcastle(under Steve Bruce) did suffer a huge defeat away to Leeds when they were thrashed 5-2. The citizens are better in attack and defense than Leeds and will show no mercy at Etihaf to the visitors.
Manchester city 5-0FT
1 FT(1.13) BTTS no (1.62)over3.5(1.93)

Arsenal vs Chelsea
The big game on Boxing Day in the Premier League is coming up at 5:30pm GMT when local London rivals Arsenal and Chelsea go up against each other at the Emirates Stadium. You can feel the pressure growing on both sets of managers as results are starting to get away from them but can either side walk away from this encounter with all 3 points?
Arsenal crashed out of the EFL Cup on Tuesday night with the fans piling more pressure on Mikel Arteta after certain elements of his squad selection, namely back-up goalkeeper Runar Runarsson, were criticised after the defeat to Manchester City. The Gunners are down in 15th place and now without a win in 8 domestic matches including their last 7 league games. Only 2 wins have come from their 7 home league matches and it's becoming hard to fathom why the Arsenal board are sticking with a man who has turned the team into "relegation rivals" (according to new West Brom manager Sam Allardyce!). 4 wins and 1 draw from their last 5 home league matches is an awful return and it makes you wonder where the team that won 3 of their opening 4 league games has gone? Where is this FA Cup winning team from last season?
Chelsea were starting to look like genuine Premier League title contenders too but just 2 wins from their last 5 league games has seen them drop off the pace down into 5th spot. The 3-0 win over West Ham was perhaps a flattering result given the manner of the two Tammy Abraham goals but it was a shift back onto the right track after the back-to-back losses to Everton and then Wolves. The win over the Hammers was also a first clean sheet in 3 league games for the Blues. Frank Lampard will be keen to get another win here to put his side back into the top four over the Christmas period.
This is a massive game for both teams but you feel it's more of a pivotal one for the hosts. Arteta needs a win now more than ever before. Some are saying he's still living off money in the bank from the FA Cup win last season but time is running out. The Spaniard is unbeaten against Chelsea in their last two meetings. I felt until the Runarsson error on Tuesday night that they weren't playing too badly but the Runarsson mistake did happen so you can have all the what ifs in the world but they won't change the facts. I can see Chelsea winning this one and it'll leave Arteta staring right down the barrel.
Chelsea to Win @ 1.99 with SBK
BTTS @ 1.82 with SBK

Arsenal vs Chelsea
Out of form Arteta's side(Arsenal) go head to head with Chelsea(under Lampard) at Emirates on 26/12/2020(Boxing day). This is a derby and two teams have met 5 times on boxing day,with Arsenal(3wins) and chelsea(2wins). The last time the blues won 1-2 on boxing day at Gunners was  1974.
26/12/2001: Ars vs Chel 2-1
26/12/1977: Ars vs Chel 3-0
26/12/1974: Ars vs Chel 1-2
26/12/1967: Chel vs Ars 2-1
26/12/1956: Ars vs Chel 2-0
The blues have transformed tremendeously with addition of Timo Werner, Kai Havertz, Hakim Ziyech,  Mendy et al. Additionally, Chelsea fire power is lethal with the likes of Abrahams, Giroud, Mount, Jorginho, pulisic etc and can easily punish a weak defensive set up teams like Arsenal who are currenly struggling to regain their form. 
The gunners have failed to win the last 5 EPL games at Emirates with later ending 1-1 against Southampton, and Arsenal finishing the game 10men after Gabriel was redcarded.  Arsenal's turmoil could be extended if they dont rectify their discipline on pitch and play well as expected.  However,  Chelsea did lost the last two away EPL matches and  this could give Arsenal some morale and opportunity to return to winning ways. 
Arsenal to win 2-1FT

Stoke city vs Tottenham 
In form tottenham plays Championship side, stoke city in EFL quarter finals tie.  Tottenham cruised over chelsea on penalty shoot out to reach this point while stoke beat Aston villa 0-1 at villa Park. 
The two teams last met in EFL 2011, with stoke eliminating Tottenham on penalty shoot out after 0-0FT. Both stoke(under Tony pulis) and Spurs(under hary redknap) were in form and playing in EUROPA league then
The Current situation is différent as rejunated Tottenham(under Mourinho) faces a Championship side.  Jose Mourinho is a specialist in winning trophies and will easily cruise past stoke city. 
Tottenham to win 0-4 FT

Arsenal vs Manchester City
The biggest game in the EFL Cup Quarter-Finals is heading our way at 8pm GMT on Tuesday night when Premier League clubs Arsenal and Manchester City go toe-to-toe at the Emirates Stadium. You would have been forgiven for thinking these two would be potential title contenders given the way they ended last season but it's been a disappointing start for both teams who will be looking to win this game and keep hopes of a domestic trophy win alive.
Arsenal are a side that are quite simply in turmoil. For the first time in a long while the Gunners are now actually being mentioned in the relegation battle chat with the team down in 15th in the Premier League. Mikel Arteta continues to come under fire for his management. The latest attacks on him revolved around his random use of statistics that made him sound like former WCW wrestler Scott Steiner. It's now 7 games without a win for Arsenal. Even so, their cup progress under Arteta has been impressive. He guided them to last season's FA Cup and this year's FA Community Shield. He's also seen them eliminate Leicester and Liverpool from this season's EFL Cup without even conceding a goal.
Manchester City come into this game in 7th place in the top flight and it appears that the Citizens are scrambling their way back to their best. The 1-0 win over Southampton over the weekend made it 8 games unbeaten in all competitions. Pep Guardiola will feel that having seen his team beat Arsenal 1-0 earlier in the season that this is a game that is there for the taking. Bournemouth and Burnley have already exited the competition at the hands of City. This is a cup competition they have become familiar with winning having held it for the past 3 seasons and having won it in 5 of the last 7 seasons.
I know that this is a case of the apprentice versus the master but I feel that this is a game Manchester City should really look to dominate. Arsenal are at sixes and sevens right now but I am wary that their form under Arteta in the cup competitions is far improved on their league form. I fear that we could see Arsenal spring a surprise but it would go against all the statistics and common sense to suggest such an outcome. I have to back a City win and the pressure to grow on Arteta.
Manchester City to Win & BTTS @ 3.05 with SBK
Total Goals Scored Over 2.5 @ 1.64 with SBK

Everton vs Man U
In form teams play EFL quarter finals with both coaches, Anceloti and Ole Gunnar  aiming to add trophy to their cabinets. The two teams have met 3 times in EFL,  with Everton(2wins) and Man U(1win). All the wins have favoured the visiting teams.
1976: Man u vs Eve 0-3FT
1984: Man u vs Eve 1-2FT
1993: Eve vs Man U 0-2FT
Additionally,Man U are excellent when playing away from home. 
Man U to win 1-3 FT

Arsenal vs Mancity
Out of form Arsenal plays average mancity in EFL quarter finals.The two teams have met 9 times in this compétition with Arsenal (5Wins),Mancity(3Wins) and 1 Draw. The last time Arsenal beat Mancity in EFL at home was 1986 when they won 3-1. Arteta is under pressure to win, and  this game will provide an opportunity to proove his tactics having beaten Liverpool and Leicester to reach this point. 
Arsenal to win 2-1 FT

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