Arsenal and Chelsea complete their EFL Cup semifinal tie with the second leg taking place on Tuesday, Feb. 3 at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal come into this match after dominating Leeds 4-0 in Premier League play over the weekend, while Chelsea got a dramatic 3-2 win over West Ham United in stoppage time thanks to a goal from Enzo Fernandez. Arsenal lead this two-leg affair 3-2 after winning the first leg in mid-January at Stamford Bridge.
Kickoff from Emirates Stadium in London is set for 3 p.m. ET. You can stream the action on Paramount+ here. Arsenal are -145 favorites (wager $145 to win $100) in the latest Arsenal vs. Chelsea odds at DraftKings Sportsbook while Chelsea are +330 underdogs (wager $100 to win $330). A draw comes in at +290 and the total is 2.5 (Over -160, Under +130). Before locking in your wagers for Arsenal vs. Chelsea in the second leg of this EFL Cup semifinal, be sure to check out what SportsLine soccer expert Martin Green has lined up for this game.
After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Last year, Green was profitable in multiple areas on his soccer betting picks, including Euro qualifying (+6.30 units), EFL Cup (+4.47), FA Cup (+3.07) and Champions League (+3.05), among others. Anyone who follows him could be way up.
Here are Green’s best bets and analysis for Arsenal vs. Chelsea on Tuesday, Feb. 3.
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Arsenal vs. Chelsea best bets
Both teams to score (-130): 1 unit
Arsenal to win and Over 1.5 goals (-110): 0.5 units
Arsenal and Chelsea will battle for a place in the EFL Cup final when they lock horns at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday. The Gunners hold the advantage in this two-legged clash after beating Chelsea 3-2 at Stamford Bridge on Jan. 14. Arsenal dominated that game and appeared to be in cruise control after goals from Ben White and Viktor Gyökeres put them 2-0 up. Substitute Alejandro Garnacho pulled one back for Chelsea, but Martin Zubimeni’s restored Arsenal’s two-goal cushion.
The Gunners then missed a bunch of great chances, and they were left to rue their wastefulness after Garnacho struck again in the closing stages. His late goal left the clash delicately poised. Arsenal will qualify for the final if they avoid defeat on Tuesday, but they can’t afford to be complacent against this dangerous Chelsea team.
Rosenior makes a flying start to his Chelsea career
Chelsea will be surging with momentum after earning a thrilling 3-2 victory over West Ham at the weekend. The Blues looked dead and buried at half time as they were 2-0 down, and their left flank looked extremely vulnerable. Desperate times call for desperate measures and manager Liam Rosenior responded by making a dramatic triple substitution. Benoît Badiashile, Jorrel Hato, and Garnacho were all hauled off, and replacements Wesley Fofana, Marc Cucurella, and João Pedro formed a new left flank. The results were spectacular. Chelsea were rejuvenated in the second half, and goals from Pedro, Cucurella, and Enzo Fernández earned them a famous 3-2 win.
They’ve now won six out of seven games in all competitions since Rosenior replaced Enzo Maresca as manager. Their only defeat came at the hands of Arsenal in the first leg of this EFL Cup semifinal showdown. Since then, they’ve beaten Brentford, Pafos, Crystal Palace, Napoli, and West Ham. Chelsea were also missing a couple of key players when they faced Arsenal on Jan. 14. Star midfielder Moisés Caicedo was suspended and playmaker Cole Palmer was injured. Both men are now back, and they both played the 90 minutes against West Ham. The Blues don’t have any major injury problems, so they should be close to full strength on Tuesday. Fofana should partner Trevoh Chalobah in defense, with captain Reece James at right back and Cucurella on the left. Fernández and Caicedo offer a superb blend of steel and flair in midfield, and Rosenior can call upon the likes of Pedro, Liam Delap, Garnacho and Pedro Neto in attack.
Kepa could be Arsenal’s weak link
Arsenal also secured a morale-boosting win at the weekend. The Gunners thrashed Leeds 4-0 at Elland Road, ending a three-game winless streak in the league. They’re now six points clear of their closest rivals at the top of the Premier League table. The Gunners also finished top of the Champions League group with eight wins from eight games, and they’re still going strong in the EFL Cup and the FA Cup too. It has been a remarkable season so far, but the players now need to win trophies. The pressure has been mounting in recent weeks, but that heavy victory over Leeds should steady the nerves.
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Winger Bukayo Saka is likely to miss this game, and midfielder Mikel Merino is also set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after breaking a bone in his foot. However, Arsenal have a deep squad and they should be able to cope. Manager Mikel Arteta fielded a strong team for the first leg, and he’s likely to do so again on Tuesday. However, reserve goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalga plays instead of David Raya in cup competitions and he looks shaky. He was at fault for Chelsea’s goals in the first leg, and Arsenal could struggle to keep a clean sheet with him in the team. At the other end of the pitch, the Gunners have an embarrassment of attacking riches, even if Saka misses out.
Gyökeres, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, Noni Madueke, Martin Ødegaard, Gabriel Martinelli, Leandro Trossard and Eberechi Eze are all vying for just four starting berths, highlighting the depth of quality at Arteta’s disposal. That should ultimately allow Arsenal to get the better of Chelsea. Their home form has been exceptional this season: 14 wins, three draws, and just one defeat from 18 games in all competitions. A draw would suit them, but it’s dangerous to play for a draw, so the odds on Arsenal securing a home win look appealing.
The 2026 RBC Heritage continues on Sunday with the fourth round at Harbour Town Golf Links in South Carolina. You can find full RBC Heritage tee times for Sunday’s fourth round at the bottom of this post.
Featured tee time for Round 4
On Sundays, you can assume this honor goes to the final pairing. And maybe you even saw the players coming too.
Matt Fitzpatrick? He’s surging, after a win four weeks ago at the Valspar Championship and a runner-up finish a week earlier at the Players Championship. He’s also at home at Harbour Town — he won the RBC in 2023, and his family vacationed at the course when he was younger.
“It’s a course that I love,” Fitzpatrick said Saturday, after he finished the third round as the leader by three.
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Then there’s his closest pursuer, Scottie Scheffler. For a while, the world No. 1 has been playing better golf than, well, everyone. And he also has good vibes at Harbour Town, having won the RBC a year after Fitzpatrick.
“It’s a special and unique place,” Scheffler said earlier in the week.
On Sunday, the duo tees off at 1:50 p.m. ET.
You can watch Sunday’s fourth round of the 2026 RBC Heritage from 1-3 p.m. ET on Golf Channel, followed by the CBS broadcast starting at 3 p.m. ET. PGA Tour Live on ESPN+ will offer exclusive early streaming coverage starting at 7 a.m. ET on Sunday, in addition to featured group and featured hole coverage.
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Check out the complete Round 4 tee times and pairings for the RBC Heritage below.
An announcement for Conor Benn’s maiden world title shot against reigning WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia seems to be around the corner, and former promoter Eddie Hearn has predicted how Benn will fare in that fight.
Benn has not fought at welterweight since knocking out Chris van Heerden in April 2022, but has been installed as the WBC’s mandatory challenger, ahead of a return to what he believes to be his natural weight division.
Last Saturday, ‘The Destroyer’ was tasked with Regis Prograis in a 150lb catchweight affair, that being the first fight of his career not promoted by Hearn, and underwhelmed as he was made to work for a decision win against the 37-year-old.
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After watching that fight, Hearn told Fight Hub TV that he believes Benn no longer possesses the punch power to hurt Garcia as a welterweight, siding with ‘King Ry’ in that potential scrap.
“Honestly, before Saturday, if I was his promoter, I would be saying that I think he [Benn] wins the fight, that I think that he can hurt him [Garcia] but that I think that it is a very tough fight.
“Now, I’m not his promoter, I still think that can hurt him but I don’t know if he can at 147lbs. I was watching that [Prograis] fight thinking, ‘you don’t look like you have any power or zip in your punches. Whereas, up at 154lbs at 160lbs, you looked strong’.
“Listen, it might have just been a poor performance, who knows?”
WWE WrestleMania 42 LIVE Updates, Night 1: Cody Rhodes takes on Randy Orton for the WWE Undisputed Championship in the main event after Liv Morgan beat Stephanie Vaquer to become the new WWE Women’s World Champion. Gunther defeated Seth Rollins after Bron Breakker’s stunning return while Becky Lynch and Paige won major titles on Night 1 of WrestleMania 42. Jacob Fatu beat Drew McIntyre in an unsanctioned match.
WWE WrestleMania 42 LIVE Updates, Night 1, straight from Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, USA:
Match of the Day pundits Ashely Williams and Joe Hart analyse Ayden Heaven’s performance against Chelsea after the young defender played a key role in Manchester United’s win alongside strong performances from other senior players.
The fun began when the Royals posted a lineup without Perez. Royals manager Matt Quatraro then told reporters he was giving Perez a “mental breather” after some recent struggles, with Carter Jensen getting the start behind the plate instead.
That seemed simple enough… until about nine hours later, when Perez bluntly posted “I don’t need a mental breather” on social media.
Jensen homered in that game, bringing his season total up to five (video above).
What’s particularly awkward is that the 35-year-old Perez has barely been playable so far this season, after a down 2025. He’s slashed .160/.210/.307 in 20 games so far this season, with 17 strikeouts and 4 walks in 81 plate appearances. Jensen hasn’t been much better at .214/.274/.446, but he has been better (except when it comes to waking up).
Similar to what just happened on the Toronto Blue Jays with Eric Lauer, there’s probably a conversation to be had behind closed doors. Perez commands immense respect in Kansas City as a nine-time All-Star, five-time Silver Slugger, five-time Gold Glove and World Series MVP of the Royals’ 2015 title, but he’s simply a different player now.
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Quatraro has been the manager in Kansas City since 2023 and entered this season with a 224-262 record, with a playoff berth in 2024.
Former WWE Divas Champion Paige (aka Saraya) has finally returned to the Stamford-based promotion at WrestleMania 42. She was in action on the show.
Nikki Bella & Brie Bella were supposed to team up to lock horns with Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss, Nia Jax & Lash Legend, and Bayley & Lyra Valkyria in a Fatal Four-Way Tag Team Match for the Women’s Tag Team Championship at WrestleMania 42. However, before the show, Nikki suffered an unfortunate ankle injury. Several reports suggested that The Kabuki Warriors ( Asuka & Kairi Sane) would replace The Bella Twins in this match.
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However, according to new reports, Paige (aka Saraya) had finally signed a contract with WWE and was expected to show up at WrestleMania 42. It was also mentioned that the former Divas Champion would most likely replace Nikki to team up with Brie in the Women’s Tag Team Championship match.
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On tonight’s show, Nikki Bella came out with Brie to say that she tried her best to recover in time for ‘Mania, but unfortunately, she couldn’t. She added that she didn’t want to ruin Brie’s WrestleMania moment because of her injury, so she called an old friend. As it turns out, this “old friend” was none other than Paige.
Check out a clip of her return in the post below:
Saraya had been heavily rumored to join the Stamford-based promotion since she left All Elite Wrestling last year. Many expected her to show up at this year’s WWE Women’s Royal Rumble Match, but that did not happen. However, despite no confirmation on her return, fans didn’t lose hope for her return at The Biggest Stage of Them All.
Now that The Bella Twins and AJ Lee are back in WWE. This was the right time for Paige to return, as they could put on some great matches together, just like they did earlier in their careers. It will be interesting to see what the Triple H-led creative team has planned for Saraya’s future.
Jan 1, 2026; Pasadena, CA, USA; Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. (3) runs against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the second half of the 2026 Rose Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at Rose Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Will the Minnesota Vikings ultimately draft a wide receiver in Round 1 on Thursday night? Probably not. Can a wide receiver be ruled out for the Vikings in Round 1? Probably not. The following is the case for a 1st-Round receiver as Minnesota’s pick — and it’s really not that wacky.
Wide receiver remains a live possibility for Minnesota at No. 18.
If the Vikings are in the mood for this, there are plenty of options at Pick No. 18.
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Pick No. 18 Has Several Intriguing Receiver Paths, Including WR
This is the case for a Round 1 wideout in purple.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison tracks the ball and secures a touchdown catch during first-quarter action against the Green Bay Packers, with the play unfolding on Sep 29, 2024 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. The early score gives Minnesota momentum as Addison finishes the play in stride during a divisional road matchup. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images.
1. Jordan Addison’s Behavior Is Unpredictable
Addison has been arrested three times since the Vikings drafted him in 2023, and he also missed a team walkthrough in London last year.
At any minute — unfortunately — the guy could do something dumb and be sidelined indefinitely or flat-out off the roster. That’s the risk with Addison. Keeping that in mind, having a contingency plan in-house, like Arizona State’s Jordyn Tyson or Indiana’s Omar Cooper Jr., isn’t the worst idea ever.
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2. The Previous WR3, Jalen Nailor, Left
Nailor picked new pastures this offseason, choosing the Las Vegas Raiders, which is where he grew up. The Vikings have no WR3 — unless they trust the next guy on this list.
If there is no vivid WR3, a team should draft one, right? That’s the mentality here, as the Vikings could get richer than most at WR3 by picking a Round 1 wideout.
3. Nobody Knows if Tai Felton Is Any Good
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Felton, a 3rd-Round pick by Kwesi Adofo-Mensah last year, played 26 offensive snaps as a rookie. Minnesota went out of its way not to play Felton by trading for a washed Adam Thielen. Not a good sign.
There’s a chance that Felton blossoms this summer. But what if he’s simply another Adofo-Mensah bust? You guessed it — Minnesota would need a third receiver.
4. The Main Drafter Is an Offense-First Head Coach
When the Vikings’ owners fired Adofo-Mensah, they made Kevin O’Connell the Team CEO through their actions. O’Connell is a former quarterback. An offense guy. Like Mike Zimmer loving cornerbacks, O’Connell might just believe in investing in the offense at all costs.
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Therefore, a dynamic extra weapon — such as 1st-Round WR — cannot be ruled out.
5. Justin Jefferson Isn’t a Lock to Stick around Forever
Close your eyes and plug your ears. If the Vikings don’t win soon and seriously contend for a Super Bowl, even the nicest of guys (Jefferson) could opt for a change of scenery. Next offseason is when Jefferson could reasonably request a trade, while the Vikings could bow to the request in a wise financial manner.
Suppose Minnesota misses the postseason in 2026, pissing Jefferson off and prompting his agent to look for a way out. See: Randy Moss in 2005. A Jefferson-less Vikings roster would need WRs. If they drafted Tyson or Cooper Jr. in 2026, it wouldn’t feel like doomsday at WR in 2027.
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6. A WR Logjam at the Vikings’ Spot
At Pick No. 18, wide receiver is actually a hotspot. These men may be there for the taking:
Jordyn Tyson (Arizona State)
Omar Cooper Jr. (Indiana)
Kevin Concepcion (Texas A&M)
Denzel Boston (Washington)
Not every position is like that. For instance, at defensive tackle, there’s only one player who makes sense at the Vikings’ spot: Peter Woods.
The plentiful options increase Minnesota’s chances of giving in to the WR temptation.
7. The BPA Argument
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Interim general manager Rob Brzezinski recently said that he wholeheartedly believes in the “best player available” philosophy. What if a) he’s telling the truth? b) that player is Jordyn Tyson, for example?
Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson lines up and surveys the defense during game action against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Mountain America Stadium, with the moment captured on Oct 18, 2025 in Tempe. Tyson’s presence highlights the Sun Devils’ passing attack as he works through coverage in a Big 12 matchup. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images.
He’d have to put his money where his mouth is.
8. Drafting WRs Is What the Vikings Do Best
In the last 35 years, the Vikings have drafted these wide receivers:
Jordan Addison
Stefon Diggs
Percy Harvin
Justin Jefferson
Randy Moss
Jake Reed
They also found Adam Thielen in undrafted free agency and gave Cris Carter his big chance, which turned into a Hall of Fame career.
This is what the Vikings do — find stud WRs. Why would they stop now?
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9. WR Is a Premium Position; Safeties Are Not
The draft frontrunners for the Vikings right now are safeties: Dillon Thieneman and Emmanuel McNeil-Warren. That’s all fine and dandy, but safety is not a premium NFL position. Teams can find a decent safety for half the price of an equally productive wide receiver in free agency. And that statement isn’t debateable.
Indiana wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. completes a touchdown catch during College Football Playoff semifinal action in the Peach Bowl against the Oregon Ducks at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, with the play unfolding on Jan 9, 2026 in Atlanta. The scoring grab boosts Indiana’s offense in a high-stakes postseason showdown under bright lights. Mandatory Credit: Grace Hollars-Imagn Images.
Not all NFL teams honor this philosophy, but if the Vikings do, it should wipe a 1st-Round safety off their radar. That would clear the way to examine Tyson, Cooper, Concepcion, or Boston.
IShowSpeed took flight at WrestleMania 42 (follow live now). His alliance with Logan Paul imploded, leading to IShowSpeed’s wild leap off the top rope and through the commentary table ringside.
IShowSpeed and Paul, two of the biggest social media personalities, united at WWE’s annual spectacle in Las Vegas. Their similarities weren’t enough to keep the team together. After losing their six-man tag team match to LA Knight and The Usos, Paul turned on IShowSpeed.
Paul, one-half of the world tag team champions, has repeatedly made headlines with his wild leaps of faith. On Saturday, Paul tried to create another viral moment at IShowSpeed’s expense. Instead, IShowSpeed’s opponents rescued him and helped the WWE rookie get revenge.
Knight and The Usos beat down Paul before laying him across the commentary table. From there, IShowSpeed climbed to the top rope and dove approximately eight feet down, and a significant distance across, crashing through Paul and the table.
The six-man tag team match, which also featured Austin Theory, was the opening match at Night 1 of WrestleMania 42. This year’s spectacle takes place at Allegiant Stadium, which also hosted WrestleMania last year. Undisputed WWE champion Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton headlines Saturday; meanwhile, world heavyweight champion CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns headlines Sunday.
The Giants traded the Pro Bowl defensive tackle to the Cincinnati Bengals in exchange for a package that includes the No. 10 overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
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Lawrence will reportedly be receiving his desired extension with his new team.
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This article will be updated with more information.
Man Utd produced a gutsy performance to beat Chelsea 1-0 at Stamford Bridge in a result that could be huge for Michael Carrick.
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You could call it a tale of two left-wingers. One who sees it as his favourite position but whose questionable commitment was again on show at Stamford Bridge. The other would rather be centre stage, but rather than retreating to the margins, he put the work in to make sure he got the headlines anyway.
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Alejandro Garnacho might be unpopular with Chelsea fans, but he is despised by United supporters. They would have been all too familiar with his half-hearted attempt at stopping Bruno Fernandes’ run that led to Matheus Cunha’s goal.
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Cunha should be able to reflect on a good first season at Old Trafford after his £62.5million from Wolves in the summer, even if there is a sense of more to come. He was part of a summer of recruitment that looks like being a roaring success, with character and quality added to the squad.
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Garnacho’s cameo role in United’s success was a reminder that the former hasn’t always been a given in recent years. He didn’t come on at Old Trafford in September, but he would have left Manchester under no illusions that he had burnt his bridges at United. His first taste of action against his former club only reinforced that view.
If there was one legacy of the Ruben Amorim era, it is the way he so ruthlessly discarded bad apples. It meant Carrick has inherited a much more unified dressing room, one that is pulling in the same direction, and that was evident in the way United dug deep in the second half to hold on to their advantage.
That togetherness wasn’t the case 18 months ago, and Garnacho had already been mercilessly abused even before he was sent to warm up when Estevao went down injured. His foray towards those superb away fans produced the expected reaction. Amorim’s decision to discard him for a Manchester derby in December 2024 and then cut him adrift completely last summer has the backing of the supporters, even if they once thrilled to his talents.
Despite being forced into that early change that saw Garnacho enter the fray, it was Chelsea who had shaded most of the first half, with Cole Palmer at the heart of it. Nominally playing behind Liam Delap, his positioning meant United could never get a handle on him. Often, Palmer would drop deep and drift to the left, sometimes standing next to Pedro Neto to find space and get on the ball, and when he had it, you sensed danger.
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If Palmer ever decided to try to force a move back to Manchester, United would be foolish not to try to make it happen. He would be the perfect replacement for Fernandes, but that doesn’t yet look like being a dilemma for the Old Trafford decision makers, and he proved his worth again just before the break.
Chelsea hadn’t capitalised on the quality of Palmer, but when Fernandes created a chance for United, they did. He wriggled away from a weak attempt at a tackle from Garnacho and his cross found Cunha, whose first-time finish was unstoppable.
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The Brazilian had a similar chance earlier in the half, when his attempt at controlling Bryan Mbeumo’s pass was clumsy and resulted in a booking when he lunged in to try and retrieve the situation. This time, he left nothing to chance with his first touch.
The game should have been set up for United at that point, and they wasted a couple of opportunities to break with poor decisions as Chelsea tried to build a head of steam. Delap’s header against the crossbar from 10 yards was a warning sign, and Palmer side-footing wide when unmarked from a similar distance was a let-off. Another Chelsea cross then hit Noussair Mazraoui as he tried to clear and bounced back off the bar.
United were living on the edge and failing to put the game to bed, thanks to their decision-making in the final third. At times, it was too intricate, with Fernandes and Casemiro guilty of overplaying when they should have taken the shot on.
It didn’t matter in the end, with a diligent defensive display securing United a fourth win against a side in the top six since Carrick replaced Amorim in January. Complete the set with victory against Liverpool in May and his claims to keep the job will be impossible to ignore.
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But this was a night when he might just thank his predecessor as well. It can be easy to look back on the Amorim era with regret, but not everything that happened in those 14 months was bad.
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