Month: December 2021

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Carlo Ancelotti's men begin their quest for a 35th La Liga title on Saturday evening in the Basque Country where a low-scoring game looks likely

Real Madrid begin their La Liga campaign on Saturday evening with a visit to the Estadio Mendizorroza to face Alaves.

It has been a summer of major upheaval at the Bernabeu with Sergio Ramos and Rafael Varane following manager Zinedine Zidane out of the door, three stalwarts of Los Blancos’ success over the last five years.

Carlo Ancelotti has returned to the Spanish capital for a second spell at the helm, and the Italian has been charged with trying to make the best of what he has knowing there will be little in terms of transfers coming in for the 13-time European champions. 

Alaves vs Real Madrid latest odds

Alaves ended the previous campaign strongly, winning three and drawing one of their last four league games and bet365 offer Javi Calleja’s men at 11/2 (6.50).

Real Madrid, for their part, can be backed at 2/5 (1.40) with the draw available at 15/4 (4.75). 

TV channel, live stream & how to watch

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Alaves vs Real Madrid team news

The Basques are without new signing Mamadou Loum with the Senegalese midfielder suffering a thigh injury.

Madrid are without first-choice left-back Ferland Mendy so Ancelotti will have to decide between club captain Marcelo and impressive youngster Miguel Gutierrez.

Toni Kroos is likely to miss out in midfield through injury while Dani Ceballos is back at the club after a two-season loan but unavailable with a ligament problem. 

Alaves vs Real Madrid preview

Real Madrid have not lost their opening match of the season since 2008 and Ancelotti’s men should be able to keep that unbeaten record going this weekend.

Whether they produce a scintillating performance is perhaps more in doubt and much will depend on the physical condition of Karim Benzema.

The French striker was the fulcrum of Madrid’s attacking play last season but caught coronavirus in the final week of July.

His preparation therefore for the new campaign has been hampered and Los Blancos will need him at his best given his importance to the side.

Madrid will also need other players to share the burden of scoring this term, with last season seeing them overly reliant on Benzema for goals and the side often lacking a killer instinct in the final third.

16 of Madrid’s last 19 La Liga matches have seen under 3.5 goals and a repeat on Saturday night looks likely.

Alaves vs Real Madrid tips & predictions

Real Madrid to win and under 3.5 goals in the game is priced at 5/4 (2.25) and looks like an attractive option for this weekend’s clash. 

You can watch La Liga live on the go with your iPhone, iPad or Android device through your bet365 account.

All you need is a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours to qualify.

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Having both finished last season in prolific form, Al Hain-Cole expects an entertaining Premier League opener between Bruce's men and the Hammers

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Newcastle United will be hoping to pick up where they left off when they welcome West Ham to St James’ Park in their opening Premier League clash on Sunday.

After flirting with relegation for much of last season, the Magpies finished strongly by claiming five wins from their last eight matches in the league.

Newcastle United vs West Ham latest odds

Having won three and lost none of their last four games against this opposition, Newcastle are priced at 11/5 (3.20) with bet365 to extend their strong record with another victory.

David Moyes’ West Ham enjoyed their best top-flight season since 1998-99 by finishing in sixth place last time out and are 23/20 (2.15) favourites to get up and running by coming out on top here.

Just one of the last 13 meetings between this duo has resulted in a draw, but you can get odds of 5/2 (3.50) on them cancelling each other out in this one.

TV channel, live stream & how to watch

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Sky Sports Main Event Sky Go

The game is being shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League in the United Kingdom (UK). Sky Go will be streaming the game live online.

Newcastle United vs West Ham team news

Martin Dubravka, Kai Darlow and Paul Dummett are all ruled out due to injury, while new signing Joe Willock completed his move from Arsenal too late to take part in this game.

Angelo Ogbonna, Arthur Masuaku and Manuel Lanzini will all face late fitness tests as they race to recover from injury in time for the season’s opener.

Newcastle United vs West Ham preview

While their final-day clash with Fulham had at one point been earmarked as a potential relegation decider, Steve Bruce’s team actually went into that game a full 14 points clear of their already-doomed opponents.

Indeed, it was not just the points on the board that impressed during that late-season surge, but the belated discovery of a cutting edge in front of goal that saw them score 18 times in the final nine fixtures – including seven goals in two matches against Leicester and Manchester City.

Meanwhile, the Hammers also finished last season in prolific fashion, hitting the net 11 times in their last five league games on the road.

Newcastle United vs West Ham predictions

With both teams maintaining that free-scoring form in their respective pre-season fixtures, odds of 3/4 (1.75) look well worth backing on both Newcastle and West Ham getting on target for their fourth encounter in five.

All odds correct at time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Having both finished last season in prolific form, Al Hain-Cole expects an entertaining Premier League opener between Bruce's men and the Hammers

Newcastle United will be hoping to pick up where they left off when they welcome West Ham to St James’ Park in their opening Premier League clash on Sunday.

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After flirting with relegation for much of last season, the Magpies finished strongly by claiming five wins from their last eight matches in the league.

Newcastle United vs West Ham latest odds

Having won three and lost none of their last four games against this opposition, Newcastle are priced at 11/5 (3.20) with bet365 to extend their strong record with another victory.

David Moyes’ West Ham enjoyed their best top-flight season since 1998-99 by finishing in sixth place last time out and are 23/20 (2.15) favourites to get up and running by coming out on top here.

Just one of the last 13 meetings between this duo has resulted in a draw, but you can get odds of 5/2 (3.50) on them cancelling each other out in this one.

TV channel, live stream & how to watch

UK TV channel Online stream

Sky Sports Main Event Sky Go

The game is being shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League in the United Kingdom (UK). Sky Go will be streaming the game live online.

Newcastle United vs West Ham team news

Martin Dubravka, Kai Darlow and Paul Dummett are all ruled out due to injury, while new signing Joe Willock completed his move from Arsenal too late to take part in this game.

Angelo Ogbonna, Arthur Masuaku and Manuel Lanzini will all face late fitness tests as they race to recover from injury in time for the season’s opener.

Newcastle United vs West Ham preview

While their final-day clash with Fulham had at one point been earmarked as a potential relegation decider, Steve Bruce’s team actually went into that game a full 14 points clear of their already-doomed opponents.

Indeed, it was not just the points on the board that impressed during that late-season surge, but the belated discovery of a cutting edge in front of goal that saw them score 18 times in the final nine fixtures – including seven goals in two matches against Leicester and Manchester City.

Meanwhile, the Hammers also finished last season in prolific fashion, hitting the net 11 times in their last five league games on the road.

Newcastle United vs West Ham predictions

With both teams maintaining that free-scoring form in their respective pre-season fixtures, odds of 3/4 (1.75) look well worth backing on both Newcastle and West Ham getting on target for their fourth encounter in five.

All odds correct at time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Boasting a strong record against this opposition, Al Hain-Cole is backing Nuno to ensure another tricky north London trip for City

Manchester City will begin the defence of their Premier League crown when they travel to north London to take on Tottenham on Sunday.

Pep Guardiola’s men secured their third title in four years last season, taking the trophy back from Liverpool and finishing top by a comfortable 12-point margin.

Tottenham vs Manchester City latest odds

Having recorded a Carabao Cup final victory over this opposition when they last met back in April, Man City are 3/5 (1.60) favourites with bet365 to getting off to a winning start here.

However, Spurs have actually come out on top in each of their last three home games against Pep Guardiola’s side and are available at 9/2 (5.50) to cause an upset by making it four in a row at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

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Just one of the previous 11 meetings between these sides has resulted in a draw, but there are odds of 16/5 (4.20) available on this one finishing all square.

TV channel, live stream & how to watch

UK TV channel Online stream

Sky Sports Main Event Sky Go

The game is being shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League in the United Kingdom (UK). Sky Go will be streaming the game live online.

Tottenham vs Manchester City team news

Harry Kane is a doubt as speculation over his future continues, while new signings Cristian Romero and Bryan Gil are both unlikely to feature due to injury and match fitness respectively.

Kevin De Bruyne and Phil Foden are both ruled out with injuries they picked up on international duty at Euro 2020 and Aymeric Laporte is not available after entering Covid-19 isolation.

Tottenham vs Manchester City preview

While Nuno Espirito Santo could on paper hardly have asked for a more difficult first game in charge, the Portuguese manager will probably be feeling quietly confident of securing a result.

The former Wolves boss lost just three of his seven meetings against this opposition during his time at Molineux, and oversaw a memorable league double during the 2019-20 campaign.

Having slumped to a 1-0 Community Shield defeat against Leicester last weekend with an admittedly weakened line-up, a City side missing some key players are not in the best shape to improve on their poor record in this part of north London.

Tottenham vs Manchester City tips & predictions

With Kane potentially missing in action too, odds of 10/11 (1.91) look like decent value on a tight match producing under 2.5 goals for the fourth meeting in five between Tottenham and Manchester City.

All odds correct at time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Boasting a strong record against this opposition, Al Hain-Cole is backing Nuno to ensure another tricky north London trip for City

Manchester City will begin the defence of their Premier League crown when they travel to north London to take on Tottenham on Sunday.

Pep Guardiola’s men secured their third title in four years last season, taking the trophy back from Liverpool and finishing top by a comfortable 12-point margin.

Tottenham vs Manchester City latest odds

Having recorded a Carabao Cup final victory over this opposition when they last met back in April, Man City are 3/5 (1.60) favourites with bet365 to getting off to a winning start here.

However, Spurs have actually come out on top in each of their last three home games against Pep Guardiola’s side and are available at 9/2 (5.50) to cause an upset by making it four in a row at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Just one of the previous 11 meetings between these sides has resulted in a draw, but there are odds of 16/5 (4.20) available on this one finishing all square.

TV channel, live stream & how to watch

UK TV channel Online stream

Sky Sports Main Event Sky Go

The game is being shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League in the United Kingdom (UK). Sky Go will be streaming the game live online.

Tottenham vs Manchester City team news

Harry Kane is a doubt as speculation over his future continues, while new signings Cristian Romero and Bryan Gil are both unlikely to feature due to injury and match fitness respectively.

Kevin De Bruyne and Phil Foden are both ruled out with injuries they picked up on international duty at Euro 2020 and Aymeric Laporte is not available after entering Covid-19 isolation.

Tottenham vs Manchester City preview

While Nuno Espirito Santo could on paper hardly have asked for a more difficult first game in charge, the Portuguese manager will probably be feeling quietly confident of securing a result.

The former Wolves boss lost just three of his seven meetings against this opposition during his time at Molineux, and oversaw a memorable league double during the 2019-20 campaign.

Having slumped to a 1-0 Community Shield defeat against Leicester last weekend with an admittedly weakened line-up, a City side missing some key players are not in the best shape to improve on their poor record in this part of north London.

Tottenham vs Manchester City tips & predictions

With Kane potentially missing in action too, odds of 10/11 (1.91) look like decent value on a tight match producing under 2.5 goals for the fourth meeting in five between Tottenham and Manchester City.

All odds correct at time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>For the first time in 17 years Barcelona begin a La Liga season without Lionel Messi and their opponents on Sunday are likely to cause them problems

It has been a tumultuous summer for Barcelona but the start of the new La Liga season offers a chance for Ronald Koeman’s side to try and put Lionel Messi’s departure behind them.

The Catalans welcome Real Sociedad to Camp Nou on Sunday evening and know they will face a stern test against one of the division’s most impressive sides last term.

Barcelona vs Real Sociedad latest odds

Barcelona boast an extraordinary home record against the team from the city of San Sebastian with La Real’s last victory at Camp Nou coming in 1991.

Sociedad are priced at 7/2 (4.50) with bet365 to end the 30-year wait for a win, while the hosts are offered at 8/11 (1.72) a price that will surely attract attention.

The draw can be backed at 3/1 (4.00).

TV channel, live stream & how to watch

UK TV channel Online stream

LaLigaTV Premier Player

The game is being shown live on LaLigaTV in the United Kingdom (UK). The Premier Player will be streaming the game live online.

Barcelona vs Real Sociedad team news

Problems off the field mean that Barcelona have been so far unable to register three of their new signings.

Eric Garcia and Memphis Depay are fit and ready to make their debuts for Barca but the club are unlikely to have registered them in time for the clash.

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The other new face Sergio Aguero has picked up an injury and will not be registered until he is fully fit.

The absence of Depay will be keenly felt, with the departure of Messi and the injuries to Ousmane Dembele and Ansu Fati making Antoine Griezmann and Martin Braithwaite the only fit forwards available.

La Real meanwhile had three players competing with Spain at the Olympics and it remains to be seen whether Mikel Merino, Mikel Oyarzabal and Martin Zubimendi will feature.

Full-back Diego Rico is injured for the visitors as is new signing goalkeeper Matthew Ryan.

Barcelona vs Real Sociedad preview

Barca are at their lowest ebb for many years, with the loss of Messi set to have a major impact on the side.

Last season he led the team in goals scored, assists, shots per game, dribbles per game, as well as several other metrics and the side will have to find a new way of playing without the man who has been their attacking fulcrum for over a decade.

La Real meanwhile will feel they may never have a better chance to end their long winless streak at Camp Nou, with Imanol Alguacil boasting an extremely talented squad and facing a Blaugrana side low on confidence.

Last season the Basques were one of the top scoring sides in the division as well as being one of the best attacking outfits and there should be plenty of interest in backing them to find the back of the net on Sunday.

Barcelona vs Real Sociedad tips & predictions

Both teams to score is priced at 4/7 (1.57) but more appealing is backing Real Sociedad to score in the first half at 5/4 (2.25). 

You can watch La Liga live on the go with your iPhone, iPad or Android device through your bet365 account.

All you need is a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours to qualify.

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>For the first time in 17 years Barcelona begin a La Liga season without Lionel Messi and their opponents on Sunday are likely to cause them problems

It has been a tumultuous summer for Barcelona but the start of the new La Liga season offers a chance for Ronald Koeman’s side to try and put Lionel Messi’s departure behind them.

The Catalans welcome Real Sociedad to Camp Nou on Sunday evening and know they will face a stern test against one of the division’s most impressive sides last term.

Barcelona vs Real Sociedad latest odds

Barcelona boast an extraordinary home record against the team from the city of San Sebastian with La Real’s last victory at Camp Nou coming in 1991.

Sociedad are priced at 7/2 (4.50) with bet365 to end the 30-year wait for a win, while the hosts are offered at 8/11 (1.72) a price that will surely attract attention.

The draw can be backed at 3/1 (4.00).

TV channel, live stream & how to watch

UK TV channel Online stream

LaLigaTV Premier Player

The game is being shown live on LaLigaTV in the United Kingdom (UK). The Premier Player will be streaming the game live online.

Barcelona vs Real Sociedad team news

Problems off the field mean that Barcelona have been so far unable to register three of their new signings.

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Eric Garcia and Memphis Depay are fit and ready to make their debuts for Barca but the club are unlikely to have registered them in time for the clash.

The other new face Sergio Aguero has picked up an injury and will not be registered until he is fully fit.

The absence of Depay will be keenly felt, with the departure of Messi and the injuries to Ousmane Dembele and Ansu Fati making Antoine Griezmann and Martin Braithwaite the only fit forwards available.

La Real meanwhile had three players competing with Spain at the Olympics and it remains to be seen whether Mikel Merino, Mikel Oyarzabal and Martin Zubimendi will feature.

Full-back Diego Rico is injured for the visitors as is new signing goalkeeper Matthew Ryan.

Barcelona vs Real Sociedad preview

Barca are at their lowest ebb for many years, with the loss of Messi set to have a major impact on the side.

Last season he led the team in goals scored, assists, shots per game, dribbles per game, as well as several other metrics and the side will have to find a new way of playing without the man who has been their attacking fulcrum for over a decade.

La Real meanwhile will feel they may never have a better chance to end their long winless streak at Camp Nou, with Imanol Alguacil boasting an extremely talented squad and facing a Blaugrana side low on confidence.

Last season the Basques were one of the top scoring sides in the division as well as being one of the best attacking outfits and there should be plenty of interest in backing them to find the back of the net on Sunday.

Barcelona vs Real Sociedad tips & predictions

Both teams to score is priced at 4/7 (1.57) but more appealing is backing Real Sociedad to score in the first half at 5/4 (2.25). 

You can watch La Liga live on the go with your iPhone, iPad or Android device through your bet365 account.

All you need is a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours to qualify.

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With Jansen's men struggling after losing some key players, Al Hain-Cole is backing the Hoops to continue their fine form with a Europa League win

Celtic will be looking to extend their winning streak when they welcome AZ to Glasgow for Wednesday’s Europa League qualification play-off.

After failing to win any of his first four games in charge during a difficult start to life at Parkhead, Ange Postecoglou has now overseen four wins in a row.

Celtic vs AZ latest odds

With confidence high, Celtic are even money (2.00) favourites with bet365 to continue that fine form by coming out on top here.

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AZ have lost four of their last five away matches in this competition but can be backed at 13/5 (3.60) to take the upper hand in this clash by emerging victorious.

Two of the visitors’ last three Europa League fixtures have resulted in draws, and there are odds of 5/2 (3.50) on them playing out another stalemate in this one.

TV channel, live stream & how to watch

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The game is not being shown live on TV in the United Kingdom (UK). However, Celtic TV will be streaming the game live online.

Celtic vs AZ team news

Ryan Christie will face a late fitness test and Christopher Jullien is ruled out due to injury, although Liel Abada should be back in contention.

Owen Wijndal is unlikely to feature as he struggles with a groin problem, while Jesper Karlsson will miss out due to suspension.

Celtic vs AZ preview

While the Hoops are in high spirits after their fourth win in succession against Hearts – a run that has seen them score 16 goals along the way – their opponents come into this clash with morale fairly low.

Having achieved an impressive third-placed finish in his first season at the helm last campaign, Pascal Jansen has seen key players Myron Boadu and Calvin Stengs leave this summer and faces a battle to keep hold of captain Teeun Koopmeiners.

After opening the new Eredivisie season with a disappointing 1-0 defeat to RKC Waalwijk, his team will be up against it to turn things around against their high-flying opponents.

Celtic vs AZ predictions

Realistically, a Celtic side that have already played seven more matches of competitive football so far this season and finds themselves in strong form look well worth backing at even money (2.00) to see off an AZ team that have struggled on the road in European competition at the best of times.

All odds correct at time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With Jansen's men struggling after losing some key players, Al Hain-Cole is backing the Hoops to continue their fine form with a Europa League win

Celtic will be looking to extend their winning streak when they welcome AZ to Glasgow for Wednesday’s Europa League qualification play-off.

After failing to win any of his first four games in charge during a difficult start to life at Parkhead, Ange Postecoglou has now overseen four wins in a row.

Celtic vs AZ latest odds

With confidence high, Celtic are even money (2.00) favourites with bet365 to continue that fine form by coming out on top here.

AZ have lost four of their last five away matches in this competition but can be backed at 13/5 (3.60) to take the upper hand in this clash by emerging victorious.

Two of the visitors’ last three Europa League fixtures have resulted in draws, and there are odds of 5/2 (3.50) on them playing out another stalemate in this one.

TV channel, live stream & how to watch

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N/A Celtic TV

The game is not being shown live on TV in the United Kingdom (UK). However, Celtic TV will be streaming the game live online.

Celtic vs AZ team news

Ryan Christie will face a late fitness test and Christopher Jullien is ruled out due to injury, although Liel Abada should be back in contention.

Owen Wijndal is unlikely to feature as he struggles with a groin problem, while Jesper Karlsson will miss out due to suspension.

Celtic vs AZ preview

While the Hoops are in high spirits after their fourth win in succession against Hearts – a run that has seen them score 16 goals along the way – their opponents come into this clash with morale fairly low.

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Having achieved an impressive third-placed finish in his first season at the helm last campaign, Pascal Jansen has seen key players Myron Boadu and Calvin Stengs leave this summer and faces a battle to keep hold of captain Teeun Koopmeiners.

After opening the new Eredivisie season with a disappointing 1-0 defeat to RKC Waalwijk, his team will be up against it to turn things around against their high-flying opponents.

Celtic vs AZ predictions

Realistically, a Celtic side that have already played seven more matches of competitive football so far this season and finds themselves in strong form look well worth backing at even money (2.00) to see off an AZ team that have struggled on the road in European competition at the best of times.

All odds correct at time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The side from north London travel to northern Portugal for their first European match of the season and should return with a comfortable victory

Tottenham travel to the Estadio da Capital do Movel on Thursday evening for the first leg of their UEFA Conference League play-off against Pacos de Ferreira. 

Nuno Espirito Santo’s side began the Premier League in superb fashion at the weekend by defeating Manchester City 1-0 and the new manager will be hoping his side can carry that momentum into European competition. 

Pacos de Ferreira vs Tottenham latest odds

This will be the hosts’ sixth competitive match of the season having already played two games to get to this stage of UEFA Conference League qualifying as well as three official domestic encounters. 

Pacos de Ferreira, who finished fifth in the Primeira Liga last season, are offered at 9/2 (5.50) by bet365, while Spurs can be backed at 4/7 (1.57) and the draw at 3/1 (4.00) .

TV channel, live stream & how to watch

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Premier Sports 1 Premier Player

The game is being shown live on Premier Sports 1 in the United Kingdom (UK). The Premier Player will be streaming the game live online.

Pacos de Ferreira vs Tottenham team news

The north Londoners are likely to make some changes to the side that played on Sunday against Manchester City and there could be first starts for new signings Bryan Gil and Cristian Romero.

Harry Kane did not play at the weekend, and the Man City-linked striker will again be missing in Portugal.

The hosts, meanwhile, have no major injury concerns heading into the game and are likely to field as strong a side as possible in what is one of their biggest ever matches. 

Pacos de Ferreira vs Tottenham preview

Sunday’s performance from Spurs against Manchester City was extremely impressive with Nuno’s side deserved winners against Pep Guardiola’s team.

Another tough game awaits in the Premier League this weekend against the manager’s former club Wolves and there is little doubt that Nuno will rotate his squad.

Nevertheless, Spurs should still be too strong against a team making their European debut and who were roundly beaten 3-0 by Boavista at the weekend.

A scare in Bulgaria aside, Spurs were pretty comfortable in their Europa League qualifying matches last season and backing them to get the job done with the minimum of fuss should certainly be of interest. 

Pacos de Ferreira vs Tottenham tips & predictions

Spurs scored over 1.5 goals in 12 of their 14 European games last season and backing them to do so once more and claim a win is available at the healthy price of evens (2.00) . 

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly. 

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