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      Huge Arsenal boost as Bayern Munich hit with two major injury blows for Champions League second leg

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      ARSENAL have been handed a major boost ahead of the second leg of their quarter-final clash with Bayern Munich.That’s after another Bayern player picked up an injury ahead of their clash on Wednseday.Kingsley Coman was withdrawn with injury against KolnCredit: GettyGnabry is a doubt having been taken off against ArsenalCredit: Getty Bayern managed to sweep FC Koln aside yesterday with a 2-0 win thanks to goals from Raphael Guerreiro and Thomas Muller.But winger Kingsley Coman picked up an adductor muscle injury in the match and had to be withdrawn in the 50th minute.The club have confirmed Coman is likely to miss the Arsenal game.In addition to France international Coman, Thomas Tuchel confirmed he has two more injury problems ahead of the crunch clash.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLHe told Sky: “The big downside to the whole game is the injury to Kingsley Coman. It makes me very sad because I know how hard he worked and how important he is for us. “First Serge Gnabry is out, then he [Coman] and Leroy Sane are doubts [for Wednesday].”In addition to the three injuries to Bayern’s wingers, they will also be without another key player due to suspension.Alphonso Davies’ yellow against Arsenal in the first leg means he will miss the game at the Allianz.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSManuel Neuer is also having his minutes managed having only returned from injury for the first leg against Arsenal.The German no1 was rested in Bayern’s victory over Koln.Raging Bukayo Saka pushed away from referee after Arsenal are denied last-minute penalty against Bayern Munich Thomas Muller was asked about Bayern’s injury concerns going into their second leg with Arsenal.The forward insisted he had seen the club cope without its stars before and said: “It’s not the first time in my time here that we lost important players towards the quarter-finals and semi-finals of the Champions League, that was the case with Rib [Ribéry] and Rob [Robben] from time to time.”How Arteta made Arsenal horrible again, with Tony Pulis tactic and gentle star turned into Diego Costa-style hate figureBy Dave Kidd
      BOTTLERS, chokers, shandy-drinking southern softies.
      These were the charges levelled at Arsenal when they blew the title last season.
      And even if the actual reason they failed was because William Saliba got injured and Rob Holding had to start, Mikel Arteta clearly took those accusations to heart.
      If his team are not crowned champions next month, the Gunners boss has categorically ensured that they won’t go down being accused of nicey-niceyness.
      Because, as well as being thrillingly entertaining and free-scoring when they want to be, this season’s Arsenal are also thoroughly horrible.They are not here to make friends. They are not interested in being anybody’s second-favourite team.
      And so, six days after stink-bombing the Etihad with a display of Mourinho-esque anti-football for a 0-0 draw, Arsenal turned up at the home of former bogey-team Brighton and s***housed their way to a thoroughly impressive 3-0 win.
      How wonderful for the travelling Gooners to witness Ben White — against his former club — going down as if he’d taken a bullet to his neck when Brighton’s Pervis Estupinan brushed against him.
      White is renowned as a gentle and decent bloke, intelligent enough to challenge the zeitgeist and claim there might be things in life other than football.
      And yet suddenly he’s become some Diego Costa-style anti-hero hate figure, his wife goading the masses by posting social-media pictures of them playing a childish card game on a sun lounger after he’d refused an international call-up.
      Because Arsenal are horrible again. Even Ben White is a villain.And that might just be Arteta’s greatest triumph.
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      Borussia Dortmund have penalty overturned by VAR DURING ex-Man Utd star’s run up in never-before-seen moment

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      BORUSSIA DORTMUND were denied a goal in a never-before-seen moment during their game against Borussia Monchengladbach.The Bundesliga giants were leading the match 2-1 at Borussia-Park as they looked to keep pace with RB Leipzig in the Champions League spots.Marcel Sabitzer had two penalties against Borussia MönchengladbachCredit: APHe converted both effortsCredit: GettyThe second was stopped for a VAR check during his run-upCredit: AFPThe referee could be seen blowing his whistle just as Sabitzer was about to strike the ballDortmund started the match well as they raced into a 2-0 lead inside 28 minutes thanks to a brace from Marcel Sabitzer.Monchengladbach found a way back into the tie as Maximilian Wober bagged in the 36th minute.Former Manchester United loanee Sabitzer then thought he had the chance to restore his side’s two-goal lead in the 51st minute.Karim Adeyemi appeared to be brought down by Jonas Omlin as the referee pointed to the spot.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSabitzer stepped up to take the penalty but as he was about to kick the ball the referee blew his whistle once again.As the ball hit the net, the players were subject to a very late VAR check on the incident.The decision arrived to overturn the penalty as Omlin was judged to have won the ball fairly.Fans were left in shock as they reacted on social media.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSOne posted: “Sabitzer was taking a penalty, converted the penalty but just when he was about to hit it, the referee stopped him and went for a VAR check to CANCEL the penalty. Remarkable moment!”A second commented: “What in the name of VAR is that in Bundesliga?”I’m Dortmund’s sexiest fan and I double up as a lingerie model and nurse.. Marco Reus is the love of my lifeA third wrote: “The game is gone man honestly.”A fourth said: “Such a heartbreaker.”A fifth fumed: “Since when can you do that.”Another added: “Surely they can’t do that? the pen has already been called.”To make matters worse, the decision denied Sabitzer a hat-trick in the match.Adeyemi was then sent off in the 55th minute for a second bookable offence.However, Dortmund were able to hold on to the slender lead and take three points home with them. More

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      Harry Kane pictured training with Bayern days after 3 of his kids were saved by hero nanny in three-car smash

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      HARRY Kane was pictured training with Bayern Munich just days after three of his kids were saved by a hero nanny in a car crash.The striker’s children were “lightly injured” in a three-vehicle accident outside Munich on Monday afternoon.Harry Kane was pictured training with Bayern Munich just days after his kids were in a car crashCredit: GettyThe striker’s children were ‘lightly injured’ in a three-vehicle accident outside MunichCredit: Hohenschäftlarn volunteer fire departmentKane’s three kids were taken to hospital as a precaution – but the ex-Spurs striker confirmed everyone was ‘fine’Credit: Instagram @katekanexThe England captain was in London ahead of his side’s 2-2 Champions League quarter-final first leg against Arsenal.Kane, 30, played and scored in Tuesday night’s game — the day after the crash.Bild published images of an accident between three cars, including a van carrying his children and bodyguard.Three of Kane’s children – Louis three, Vivienne, five, and Ivy, seven – were travelling in the Mercedes and were taken to hospital as a precaution.Read more Sports NewsAnd a British nanny was praised for saving footie star Kane’s children.A young driver in a Renault cut across their people carrier to turn into a junction — crunching into its front and sending both ­vehicles spinning towards an oncoming Land Rover Defender.Despite its airbags being triggered, the nanny calmly brought the £100,000 Mercedes to a halt, steering clear of the out-of-control Renault and avoiding careering into the 4×4.The quick-thinking nanny, 24, was said to be “left terrified”.Most read in FootballA source told The Sun: “The Kane’s nanny did an incredible job of protecting the children.”None of this is her fault. She might be on German roads, but she had right-of-way.A British nanny has been hailed a hero after averting disaster during a car crash when she drove Harry Kane’s children”It was the German driver who cut across her path and smashed into her. She would only have had milliseconds to react.”You can see from the pictures it was a serious smash, but the Kane children would have felt nothing other than a bang. She really has averted disaster.”Local fire chief Daniel Buck said the family’s people carrier “had a lot of damage”.He added: “The good news was nobody had really strong injuries, more minor injuries typical for a car accident.”Thank God nobody was really injured. It was really lucky for all.”The Renault driver, a 20-year-old woman, could be punished with a fine of as little as £150.READ MORE SUN STORIESShe could have been charged with “negligent assault” and, if anyone had been injured, faced up to three years behind bars.Kane’s wife Katie, 31, and their ­youngest child Henry, seven months, were not in the car.Kane at Saebener Strasse training ground yesterdayCredit: GettyThe driver, 20, who crashed into Kane’s kids is said to be facing a fine of £100Credit: GettyThe young motorist smashed into a black Mercedes Vito while trying to turn onto a motorway slip roadCredit: Hohenschäftlarn volunteer fire departmentKane’s side drew 2-2 with Arsenal on Tuesday in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finalCredit: GettyInside Harry and Katie’s life in ‘Germany’s Hollywood’BEFORE finding their perfect family home, Harry and his clan had been staying in Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski, one of Munich’s most prestigious and exclusive hotels.
      The five-star resort is frequented by celebs and footballers, costing an eye-watering £10,000 per night to stay.
      Located 7.5 miles (12km) southwest of central Munich, Grünwald is a popular spot for Bayern players as it is only a 15-minute drive from the club’s training ground.
      Kane is also joining the current Bayern squad living there; Alphonso Davies, Matthijs de Ligt, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, Benjamin Pavard and Leroy Sane.
      And Katie could also rub shoulders with a new group of WAG pals including Anika Bissel, the partner of Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Peter Neuer.
      There’s also Leroy Sane’s wife Candice Brook, a US model, TV personality and singer, and Mathea Fischer, the partner of Leon Goretzka.
      The area is known as the “Bavarian Hollywood”, and it is Germany’s wealthiest municipality.
      A source previously told MailOnline: “Grünwald is the Bavarian Beverly Hills. It’s the home of the rich and famous and offers the very best in luxury mansions.
      “I can assure you that the Kane family will be in one of them and will enjoy their new life here.”
      The family have a variety of high-end restaurants and eateries in the area.
      They include Chang, a Michelin guide-listed Asian restaurant, which offers pick ‘n’ mix style sushi for £100, caviar for £450 and ribeye steak for £40.
      Another Bayern star hotspot is Hugo’s, which specialises in truffle pizza and pasta.
      There are also plenty of International schools for the Kanes to choose from for their new little one, including the International Preschool Munich, which has fees of up to £975 per week.  More

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      Harry Kane and Eric Dier taking lessons from Tottenham heartbreak as they bid to save season with Champions League win

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      HARRY KANE is using Tottenham’s magical run to the Champions League final five years ago as inspiration to galvanise Bayern Munich’s season.The England skipper joined the German giants last summer from Spurs in a deal worth £104m, dreaming of finally quenching his thirst for titles and silverware.Harry Kane’s debut season with Bayern Munich has been underwhelmingCredit: GettyKane is using the inspiration of Tottenham’s 2019 campaign after their Euro heroicsCredit: GettyInstead, Kane, 30, has endured a nightmare campaign with Bayern so far.For the first time since 2012, the Bundesliga crown will not be lifted at the Allianz Arena, with Bayern 16 points off Xabi Alonso’s unbeaten Bayer Leverkusen leaders.Having lost the Super Cup to RB Leipzig back in August, they were also embarrassingly knocked out of the German Cup by third tier minnows FC Saarbrucken.And so, with boss Thomas Tuchel set to leave at the end of the season, Kane’s only hope of ending his first season abroad with a trophy is on Europe’s grandest stage.read more footballTheir quarter final is finely poised after a tense 2-2 first leg draw against Arsenal at the Emirates. Victory in the home second leg next week will book Bayern a semi-final spot against one of Manchester City or Real Madrid.Given their domestic crisis, it would take a brave man to back Bayern to go all the way and lift the Champions League at Wembley on June 1 – a title that has eluded them since 2020.But Kane has previous in this department. In the 2018/19 season, Spurs suffered a dismal run of just three wins from their final 12 Premier League games.However, in Europe – under Mauricio Pochettino – they defied the odds by reaching the Champions League final thanks to miraculous results against City and Ajax in the quarters and semis.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe fairy tale was crushed in the final by Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool in Madrid, yet Kane is determined to go one better with six-time Euro champs Bayern.He said: “That [Spurs] campaign is similar because we weren’t having a great time in the league but we found some passion and togetherness in the Champions League.“We managed to get to the final and of course we didn’t manage to win it but that gives me hope that we can find that again,“We know we can perform in the big games, perform in the big quarter final at home next week and try to get back to the final.“It’s a competition the club want to win. Not winning the Bundesliga this year is a tough pill to swallow and it makes this competition even more important.“We have to find that togetherness, we have to find that team ethic where we grind out games because we haven’t done it enough this year.“Being at Wembley is also extra motivation for me personally being my national stadium and it’s still there to try and achieve.”Eric Dier – another former Tottenham star now with Kane at Bayern – added: “We have to have that spirit and I think we showed that spirit. “We showed that commitment, the togetherness you’re going to need. We just have to do it on a consistent basis now.”Whereas Poch’s Spurs class of 2019 had little Euro know-how, Bayern’s squad is overflowing with it. Bayern Munich fans clash with stewards despite stadium ban as Arsenal fans want ticket sellers ‘banned for life’Kane said: “We’ve got a lot of experience in our team, a lot of players who have played in the Champions League for a long time.“Players who have played in finals, won finals and of course you have to lean on that and, as a team, show that on the pitch.”Regardless of Bayern’s failings, Kane has enjoyed a stunning individual season with 39 goals in 37 appearances in all competitionHe admitted: “It’s not the season I wanted with the way the league’s gone but I’m always confident to score goals.“I’m really enjoying my experience in Germany and it was a step that I needed in my career. Fresh stimulus, fresh challenge and new surroundings. I’m really happy that I made the move.READ MORE SUN STORIES“My future is at Bayern Munich. I have a four-year contract. I’m really enjoying it and hopefully I will be able to make something special happen this season.“But if not, I’ll be ready to go again in the summer and turn things around.” More

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      Forgotten wonderkid who almost cost Declan Rice his West Ham place now in Germany and hasn’t played a game this season

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      FORMER West Ham defender Reece Oxford has gone from being rated higher than Declan Rice to Bundesliga obscurity.The centre-back, 25, broke through in East London at the age of just 16 when he started in a 2-0 win away at Arsenal.Reece Oxford has played just three games for Augsburg since 2022Credit: Getty – ContributorReece Oxford, circled, won the 2016 U21 Premier League Cup alongside Declan Rice, fourth from leftCredit: 2016 West Ham United FCHe was playing regularly with Rice – a defender at the time – in the West Ham academy and won the U21 Premier League Cup with him in 2016.And trainee Lewis Page has since revealed Oxford was ahead of the now Arsenal man in the pecking order.He told The Athletic: “I remember having a conversation with him after dinner. Dec [Rice] wasn’t sure if he was going to get a scholarship with West Ham.”He got released by Chelsea and he was worried it was going to happen again.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”I was always confident he was going to get one, but at the time the club weren’t sure what was Dec’s best position.”Reece was the main talent at centre-back and I’m not sure if the club thought Dec was good enough to play in midfield. You had Josh Cullen and Ben Marlow who were ahead of him.”But West Ham took the chance and it’s paid off ever since.”Rice ended up playing 245 games for West Ham and becoming club captain.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe also lifted the Europa Conference League, before he secured a £105million move to Arsenal and is now one of the highest-rated midfielders in world football.Meanwhile, Oxford was sold to Augsburg in 2019 after just 17 appearances for the first team.Arsenal star Declan Rice handed custom gift by Frank Lampard to mark his 50th England capAnd while he has played 80 times for the Bundesliga outfit, he has not featured since November 2022.Oxford has endured muscular problems over the last 12 months, the latest in a long line of setbacks.He also suffered a meniscus tear in July 2021 and battled long Covid last season.He has played just three games since the end of the 2021/22 campaign.Declan Rice has become one of the best midfielders in world footballCredit: Getty More

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      Arsenal fans rage as Harry Kane escapes red card after elbowing Gabriel in throat in Bayern Munich clash

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      HARRY KANE has escaped a red card after elbowing Gabriel in the throat during a heated Champions League clash.Bayern Munich were 2-1 ahead at the time thanks to goals from the England skipper and Serge Gnabry.Harry Kane escaped a red card after elbowing Gabriel in the throatCredit: @TNTSPORTSThe Bayern Munich striker was only given a yellow for the foulCredit: @tntsportsKane scored a penalty in the first half to take Bayern 2-1 upCredit: @tntsportsIn the second half Kane made contact with the Arsenal defender barging him with a high elbow in the throat, knocking him to the ground.And Gunners fan are baffled at how the Bayern striker only got away with a yellow.One fan said: “Kane should be off after that deliberate elbow refs to scared.”Another added: “A CLEAR red card on Harry Kane not a yellow card! He knew Gabriel was there and purposely elbowed him in the throat!! You have to get these right!! Kane is known to be a dirty player!”READ MORE ON ARSENALA third fan then put: “Kane deliberately elbowing an arsenal player in the throat, not even a VAR check. Alright then.”While a fourth agreed: “That’s a red card for Kane. Elbow on the throat.”The Gunners are in the last-eight of the iconic competition for the first time since 2009-10 and enjoyed the perfect start.Bukayo Saka scored early to send Arsenal fans crazy.Most read in Champions LeagueBut the home side suffered a mini-collapse with Serge Gnabry striking back before Kane – of course – scored at the Emirates with a penalty.However substitute Leandro Trossard fired back in the 76th minute to level the scores.Raging Bukayo Saka pushed away from referee after Arsenal are denied last-minute penalty against Bayern Munich And the Gunners were left fuming after Bukayo Saka skipped around Manuel Neuer in the dying minutes of the game before collapsing to the ground.Saka and 60,000 Arsenal fans, as well as the commentators were adamant that the referee should have pointed to the spot. But Glenn Nyberg waved play-on as the first leg ended in an enthralling draw.Surprised it wasn’t a penalty, says HalseyBy Mark Halsey
      SOME will say that Bukayo Saka initiated the contact, but Manuel Neuer stuck out his leg.
      I was surprised Glenn Nyberg did not award Arsenal a penalty in real time at the end.
      Bayern Munich could have no complaints if it was given, they got away with one.
      Munich were very lucky.
      It is subjective, so maybe that is why VAR did not get involved.
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      Clive Tyldesley reveals incredible Arsenal vs Bayern Munich notes as fans label commentator ‘best around for a reason’

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      CLIVE TYLDESLEY has revealed his notes for Arsenal’s crunch Champions League clash against Bayern Munich.The Gunners take on the Bundesliga giants in the quarter-final at the Emirates tonight.Clive Tyldesley showed off his notes for the Arsenal team ahead of the match against Bayern MunichCredit: X / CliveTyldesleyThe commentator was writing out notes on each playerCredit: X / CliveTyldesleyMikel Arteta’s side will be hoping to come out on top and put an end to their run of three straight 5-1 defeats to Bayern.Tyldesley, 69, will be on commentary for the match and an evening preparing for the clash.He posted a video on social media showing off his notes on the players.He captioned the post: “Working late tonight. ⁦Arsenal ⁩v ⁦FC Bayern ⁩on ⁦ @CBSSportsGolazo.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL”Fail to prepare… prepare to fail.”The video shows Tyldesley filling in details about the Arsenal players, including goalkeeper David Raya and defenders Ben White and William Saliba.Fans loved the clip as they flooded the comment section, hailing the veteran commentator.One posted: “He’s the best around for a reason.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERA second wrote: “Top top man at his job is Clive.”A third commented: “An absolute true pro.”Arsenal Stars and their CarsA fourth said: “The greatest commentator of them all.”Another added: “Nobody better. So many fabulous commentaries on huge games over the years. I really appreciate your work, Clive.”Up there with the greats of Moore, Motson, Davies, Coleman and Walstenholme.”Meanwhile, Arsenal fans have been left worried about the omen that Kim Kardashian could be in attendance.The reality TV star was at the Emirates for the defeat against Sporting Lisbon in the Europa League last season. More

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      Worrying omen for Arsenal fans with Kim Kardashian set to attend Emirates clash for first time since disastrous defeat

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      ARSENAL fans have been left worried over rumours that Kim Kardashian will be at the match against Bayern Munich.The Gunners face the Bundesliga giants in a Champions League showdown tonight.Kim Kardashian could be in attendance for Arsenal’s clash against Bayern MunichCredit: Richard Pelham / The SunShe was at the defeat to Sporting Lisbon last seasonCredit: GettyMikel Arteta’s side will be hoping for revenge, having lost their last three matches against Bayern by 5-1 scorelines.Arsenal made it to the quarter-finals of the Champions League after breaking their round-of-16 curses against Porto.A fan account has now claimed that Kim is planning to visit the Emirates for the vital match.She was in attendance for Arsenal’s Europa League exit to Sporting Lisbon last season with her son West.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAnd fans are now worried that lightning could strike twice.One fan posted: “We’re finished man.”A second wrote: “Somebody stop her.”A third commented: “It won’t end well.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSA fourth said: “Noooooo, please tell the police to stop her.”A fifth joked: “Someone please inform Uefa that she is a Bayern Munich supporter.”The forgotten Arsenal wonderkidsAnother added: “Someone drive her to Etihad please.”After her appearance last March, club supporters believed that Kim was “cursed” as William Saliba and Takehiro Tomiyasu picked up injuries.There will be no Bayern fans at the match due to a ban after fireworks were thrown onto the pitch during their away fixture against Lazio.Elsewhere, Manchester City take on Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu for their quarter-final clash.The La Liga giants have made a special request to Uefa to shut the roof of the stadium to increase the atmosphere for the match.How Arteta made Arsenal horrible again, with Tony Pulis tactic and gentle star turned into Diego Costa-style hate figureBy Dave Kidd
      BOTTLERS, chokers, shandy-drinking southern softies.
      These were the charges levelled at Arsenal when they blew the title last season.
      And even if the actual reason they failed was because William Saliba got injured and Rob Holding had to start, Mikel Arteta clearly took those accusations to heart.
      If his team are not crowned champions next month, the Gunners boss has categorically ensured that they won’t go down being accused of nicey-niceyness.
      Because, as well as being thrillingly entertaining and free-scoring when they want to be, this season’s Arsenal are also thoroughly horrible.They are not here to make friends. They are not interested in being anybody’s second-favourite team.
      And so, six days after stink-bombing the Etihad with a display of Mourinho-esque anti-football for a 0-0 draw, Arsenal turned up at the home of former bogey-team Brighton and s***housed their way to a thoroughly impressive 3-0 win.
      How wonderful for the travelling Gooners to witness Ben White — against his former club — going down as if he’d taken a bullet to his neck when Brighton’s Pervis Estupinan brushed against him.
      White is renowned as a gentle and decent bloke, intelligent enough to challenge the zeitgeist and claim there might be things in life other than football.
      And yet suddenly he’s become some Diego Costa-style anti-hero hate figure, his wife goading the masses by posting social-media pictures of them playing a childish card game on a sun lounger after he’d refused an international call-up.
      Because Arsenal are horrible again. Even Ben White is a villain.And that might just be Arteta’s greatest triumph.
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