استمر محمد صلاح، نجم نادي ليفربول، في الاستفاقة والسعي نحو استعادة مستواه خلال الفترة الأخيرة، حيث قاد الريدز إلى الانتصار على أستون فيلا أمس السبت بالدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز.
محمد صلاح سجل هدفًا في مرمى أستون فيلا، ليقود ليفربول للفوز على رجال المدرب أوناي إيمري بهدفين دون رد، ضمن منافسات الجولة العاشرة من الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز.
ولعب محمد صلاح بشكل جيد أمام أستون فيلا، وهو الأسبوع الثاني على التوالي الذي يتمكن فيه الدول المصري من تسجيل هدف.
اقرأ أيضًا.. لاعب ليفربول: محمد صلاح أسطورة وأتعلم منه الكثير
وصنع محمد صلاح التاريخ في لقاء الأمس، حيث وصل إلى هدفه الـ250 مع ليفربول في كافة المسابقات، وهو إنجاز غير مسبوق لابن الـ33 عامًا ، والذي يمضي عامه التاسع في النادي الإنجليزي.
لكن محمد صلاح لم يحقق هذا الإنجاز فحسب، حيث ذكرت شبكة “سكاوكا” للإحصائيات، أن محمد صلاح قد رفع عدد الأهداف التي سجلها مع ليفربول في ملعب أنفيلد بالدوري الإنجليزي إلى 107 أهداف، ليتجاوز الملك المصري أسطورة مانشستر سيتي، سيرجيو أجويرو، والذي سجل 106 أهداف مع السيتيزن بملعب الاتحاد.
وأصبح محمد صلاح ثاني أكثر لاعب في تاريخ الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز والذي يسجل أهدافًا على ملعب فريقه، حيث يحتل تييري هنري، نجم آرسنال السابق، المركز الأول في تلك القائمة برصيد 114 هدفًا.
وسوف ينتهي عقد محمد صلاح مع ليفربول بنهاية الموسم المقبل، ما يعني إمكانية تحقيق النجم المصري لهذا الإنجاز وكسر رقم هنري.
Nottingham Forest are suffering a mini-crisis right now and under-fire new boss Ange Postecoglou is under significant pressure, despite being just six games into his tenure.
Ange Postecoglou already facing calls for Nottingham Forest sack
Appointed just under one month ago after Forest parted ways with Nuno Espírito Santo, Postecoglou was brought in on the promise of a new attacking direction and a more positive, high-pressing brand of football.
So far, though, results have been extremely disappointing and dissatisfaction is mounting in the stands.
Chants of ‘you’re getting sacked in the morning’ rang around the City Ground when Danish minnows FC Midtjylland secured a surprise 3-2 Europa League win in Nottingham on Thursday – a match which best summed up Forest’s serious fragility since Postecoglou took charge.
Forest remain winless under Postecoglou after six matches in all competitions, a stretch that has seen them lose four and draw two.
It’s the worst start by any Forest manager in 100 years, and frustration has spilled over into disdain among supporters.
Postecoglou’s trademark ‘Angeball’ — a philosophy built on possession, quick transitions, and aggressive pressing — has struggled to translate into needed results.
Forest’s squad, accustomed to a more pragmatic, counter-attacking style under Nuno, have looked pretty uncomfortable adjusting to the new approach so far — despite some flashes of brilliant play against the likes of Real Betis — where they really deserved to win that game.
Ange Postecoglou’s tenure at Nottingham Forest so far
Competition
Arsenal 3-0 Forest
Premier League
Swansea 3-2 Forest
Carabao Cup
Burnley 1-1 Forest
Premier League
Real Betis 2-2 Forest
Europa League
Forest 0-1 Sunderland
Premier League
Forest 2-3 FC Midtjylland
Europa League
Defensive frailties have been majorly exposed, with the team conceding crucial goals from set pieces and counter-attacks.
A trip to Newcastle awaits Postecoglou next, but while Forest are remaining patient with the 60-year-old (Fabrizio Romano), this could now change pretty quickly.
A loss at St. James’ Park could even spell the end for Tottenham’s former boss, who ended the Lilywhites’ 17-year wait for major silverware at the end of last season.
Fabrizio Romano reported this week that Ange will be given time at Forest, but according to TEAMtalk, ruthless Reds owner Evangelos Marinakis is already considering a bold replacement.
Oliver Glasner emerging as "prime candidate" to replace Ange at Forest
According to their information, as sourced by journalist Fraser Fletcher, Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner is now among the top contenders to succeed Postecoglou if he is sacked.
Glasner helped to end Palace’s history-long wait for a major trophy last term, guiding them to a 1-0 win over Man City in the FA Cup final, and the South Londoners are currently on an unprecedented 19-game unbeaten run.
The Austrian has also worked wonders on a limited budget despite losing the likes of Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze, which has prompted links to the Man United job as pressure also mounts on Ruben Amorim.
It is believed that Glasner is emerging as a “prime candidate” for the Forest job now too, but it remains to be seen whether the Europa League-winning tactician would swap high-flying Palace for Forest given their contrasting fortunes.
That being said, Glasner’s proven track record of consistently overachieving with less-fancied squads in the Bundesliga, Austrian Bundesliga and, now, the Premier League, makes him a pretty exceptional option.
The 51-year-old’s flexible tactical approach has earned serious plaudits, and he’s known for building compact, organized teams that defend as a unit, which could address Forest’s vulnerabilities under Postecoglou.
Glasner was named as a managerial target for Tottenham at one point as well, with pundit John Wenham calling him a potentially “exciting” appointment.
While Glasner is currently employed and Palace will likely fight to keep him, reliable reports claim that he is hesitating on signing a new deal after being offered one in the summer, with his current contract due to expire in 2026 (BBC).
Blaze fail to close out run chase as Bears sneak a share of the spoils
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Charis Pavely top-scored for Bears Women with 46 off 34 balls•ECB via Getty Images
The Blaze 160 for 4 (K Bryce 60*, Elwiss 52) tied with Bears 160 for 8 (Pavely 46, Gordon 2-26)The Blaze and Bears Women shared the points after opening their Vitality Blast season with a tie at Trent Bridge.Charis Pavely, who hit a career-best 46, shared a 75-run partnership with Katie George as Bears Women finished on 160 for 8 from 20 overs.Kathryn Bryce, who top-scored with 60 not out after being dropped on 5, and Georgia Elwiss looked to have set the home side, who were the final 20-over champions in the regional women’s professional game, on course to open with a victory.But, needing nine off the last over, bowled by England seamer Issy Wong, they were able to manage only eight, crucially losing Sarah Bryce, who had hit 27 from 18 balls, to a slower ball off the penultimate delivery.Bears opted to bat and clocked up a respectable 45 in the powerplay, losing two wickets as Abbey Freeborn was beaten by Maddy Green’s pinpoint throw as she chanced a leg-side single off Grace Ballinger, who had Davina Perrin caught at extra cover and should have had a second wicket when Sterre Kalis was dropped at square cover on nought.More casualties swiftly followed as the dangerous Wong was well taken at extra cover off Elwiss and Kalis was bowled by Kirstie Gordon in a stump-exposing attempted sweep.But from 61 for 4, the Pavely-George partnership gave the innings much-needed substance, England Under-19 allrounder Pavely surviving an early chance on 4 to lead the way as the fifth-wicket pair added 75 from 55 balls, hitting five fours and a sweetly-timed six over midwicket off Elwiss before she was bowled by Gordon, sweeping.Explosive Aussie batter Laura Harris clubbed Elwiss for another six but was caught at short fine leg without adding to it, Amu Surenkumar was bowled by Kathryn Bryce and George was run out off the last ball as Bears set The Blaze 161 to win.Marie Kelly, bowled by seamer Surenkumar, fell in the third over of the chase, but The Blaze were 43 from six overs without further loss and were well placed at 71 for 1 at the halfway stage, although only after Kathryn Bryce had ridden her luck on 5 and 13 as chances off Wong and Hannah Baker went down, the first a straightforward one at gully.They were proving increasingly costly as the experienced second-wicket pair began to accelerate, the frustration for Bears compounded as Elwiss had an escape on 45 before completing a ninth career half-century in this format from 36 balls. The partnership moved into three figures in the same over.Elwiss was bowled going down the track to Pavely’s left-arm spin. Joined in the middle by sister Sarah, Kathryn Bryce completed her fifty from 44 balls, but with 26 still needed from 18 balls, a tight finish was in the offing.It came down to nine off the last over and four off four balls after Sarah Bryce had picked off a fourth boundary in 17 balls but with two needed from two Bryce miscued to be caught at mid-off and Green was run out going for a second off the last ball, leaving the match tied.
يواجه ريال مدريد غريمه التقليدي برشلونة، اليوم الأحد، في قمة منتظرة ببطولة الدوري الإسباني للدرجة الأولى على ملعب “سانتياجو برنابيو”.
ويريد ريال مدريد استغلال عامل الأرض والجمهور، إذ تلعب مباراة الكلاسيكو اليوم لحساب قمة الجولة العاشرة من بطولة الدوري الإسباني.
ويحتل ريال مدريد صدارة الدوري الإسباني برصيد 24 نقطة، عقب مرور 9 جولات على بداية المسابقة، في حين يتواجد برشلونة في المركز الثاني برصيد 22 نقطة وبفارق نقطتين عن المرينجي.
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وتعتبر حالة الفريقين متقاربة للغاية في الوقت الحالي، إذ لم يصل ريال مدريد إلى أفضل شكل له خلال هذا الموسم، بينما يعاني برشلونة كثيرًا من الإصابات، حيث تأكد غياب رافينها عن المباراة لعدم تعافيه من إصابته. معلقين مباراة ريال مدريد وبرشلونة اليوم في كلاسيكو الدوري الإسباني
يقوم بالتعليق على مباراة الكلاسيكو بين ريال مدريد وبرشلونة الجزائري المخضرم، حفيظ دراجي، حيث ستنقل المواجهة على مجموعة قنوات “بي إن سبورتس”.
وتبدأ مباراة الكلاسيكو بين ريال مدريد وبرشلونة في تمام الساعة السادسة والربع مساء اليوم بتوقيت القاهرة والمملكة العربية السعودية، وفي تمام الساعة السابعة والربع مساءً بتوقيت الإمارات.
Former Glasgow Rangers manager Barry Ferguson has hinted at knowing who the problematic players are for Russell Martin at Ibrox currently, as he battles to save his job.
A must-win game for Russell Martin at Rangers
The Gers trade Scottish Premiership commitments for Scottish League Cup action on Saturday evening, with Hibernian making the trip to Ibrox for a quarter-final clash.
For Martin, it feels like a must-win game, with the 39-year-old under enormous pressure after a disastrous start to his time in charge of Rangers, not yet winning a league game.
Recent reports have suggested that the Englishman is safe as manager for now, but it surely can’t take many more bad results before a big decision is made by the board.
Potential replacements are already being mentioned, including Davide Ancelotti, who was one of the front-runners to come in during the summer, but Martin has spoken positively ahead of the Hibs match.
“We have the chance to be in the semi-final, and a step forward towards silverware. I want to see a team that plays with the togetherness and intensity I see at training.
“Very rarely do you arrive at a club when there is not a problem. At every club we have been at, there are tough moments, but the potential is huge for the group if we work through the difficult moments together.”
Ferguson makes Rangers dressing room claim
Writing for The Daily Record [via The Glasgow Times], Ferguson hinted at knowing who could be the problem players at Rangers for Martin, but didn’t want to go as far as naming names.
There is arguably a feeling that Martin has lost members of the dressing room, and when that happens, the writing can often be on the wall for a manager.
The Nicolas Raskin situation has stood out in that respect, with the midfielder being frozen out by the Gers boss until now, and it could be that he is one of the players Ferguson is referring to. Then again, he was a key man when the Scot was in charge, and is now back in the squad.
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Either way, Rangers simply must win this weekend, with a Scottish League Cup exit potentially the final nail in the coffin for Martin at Ibrox.
Camisa 10 da Seleção Brasileira, Marta não é titular na Copa do Mundo Feminina. Aos 37 anos, esta deve ser a última Copa do Mundo da jogadora. A sua ‘não titularidade’ pode ser explicada por alguns motivos. Recentemente, Marta se recuperou de uma lesão no joelho e ficou cerca de onze meses sem jogar. Voltou a ativa somente em fevereiro deste ano, nos amistosos disputados.
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Mas não para por aí. Para o ataque brasileiro, a treinadora Pia Sundhage selecionou: Andressa Alves (Roma), Geyse (Barcelona), Nycole (Benfica), Bia Zaneratto (Palmeiras), Debinha (Kansas City Current), Gabi Nunes (Madrid CFF) e Marta (Orlando Pride). Com exceção de Marta, maior jogadora da história da Amarelinha, as demais atletas apresentam características específicas que agradam a comandante: velocidade e, principalmente, polivalência, ou seja, são capazes de atuar em mais de uma posição.
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Após a convocação, Pia também falou sobre esta questão envolvendo a titularidade da Marta. De acordo com as palavras da treinadora, já foi posto em dúvida a presença da jogadora no elenco titular.
– Parece música para os meus ouvidos quando uma jogadora fala sobre outras. A Marta é uma rainha. Estar perto dela é maravilhoso. Ela tem muita energia e no passe final é uma das melhores. Estar perto dela e ter a chance de treiná-la, é ótimo. Se ela estará no time titular, não sei. Mas terá o nosso apoio – explicou.
Marta é a maior artilheira das histórias da Copa do Mundo – tanto pelo futebol masculino quanto feminino. Ao todo, são 17 gols, marcados nos torneios de 2003, 2007, 2011, 2015 e 2019.
Skipper’s unbeaten 97 followed Derbyshire losing their last six wickets for 80
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Luke Procter is closing in on a ninth first-class century•Getty Images
Northamptonshire skipper Luke Procter led from the front as his team fought back on the second day of the Rothesay County Championship Division Two match against Derbyshire at Derby.Procter made an unbeaten 97 and shared an opening stand of 143 with Ricardo Vasconcelos who passed 50 for the first time this season, scoring 82 off 117 balls, as the visitors closed on 236 for 3 in reply to Derbyshire’s 307.Procter also finished with figures of 3 for 61 with Justin Broad claiming 4 for 60 as Derbyshire lost their last six wickets for 80 runs, including Brooke Guest who top scored with 91.Northamptonshire’s bowlers had something to prove after a below par performance on the first day and they delivered a much improved display in terms of control and discipline.Guest had played a counter-attacking innings which had disturbed the bowler’s lines and he resumed with a crisp straight drive down the ground against Liam Guthrie to move into the nineties.But Guthrie had the last word when Guest went to drive a widish ball and dragged it into his stumps to give the visitors the early breakthrough they needed.When Broad replaced Guthrie, he found some inswing to trap Anuj Dal in front and then beat Martin Andersson’s loose drive to reduce Derbyshire to 267 for 7.Zak Chappell edged a forcing stroke behind to give Broad his third victim of the morning and Derbyshire were in danger of falling below 300 when Luis Reece was caught down the legside aiming to pull Guthrie.Blair Tickner secured a second bonus point when he pulled Dom Leech to the ropes before Procter took the new ball and had Jack Morley caught behind.It was a good session for the visitors who dominated the afternoon with Vasconcelos and Procter batting through to tea. Vasconcelos was close to being lbw to Tickner early in his innings but after a sketchy start, a glorious on drive off the New Zealand paceman showed his confidence and touch was returning.As well as he and Procter batted, it was not a good session for Derbyshire’s bowlers who failed to maintain the consistent lines to build pressure. An off drive off Andersson brought Vasconcelos his 10th four and took him to 50 before he whipped Reece to the midwicket boundary to bring up the 100 stand which came from 135 balls.Procter completed his half-century after tea and when Wayne Madsen could not cling on to a fierce chance at second slip off Tickner when Vasconcelos was on 76, it threatened to be expensive.It certainly looked that way when the opener pulled the next delivery for four but when Tickner tempted him with a wide-ish ball, he slashed it to gully where Andersson made no mistake.Vasconcelos knew he had thrown away the chance of a hundred and had to drag himself from the crease but he and Procter had given their team a good platform to build on.Procter was building another partnership with George Bartlett until Chappell got enough lift off a length to have the latter caught behind and James Sales never got going, playing across a full ball from Reece.Derbyshire were much better in an extended final session but Procter and Rob Keogh reduced the arrears to 71 before bad light ended play.
اعترف الهولندي ماتياس دي ليخت بأن فريقه مانشستر يونايتد استغلّ ثنائي ليفربول باعتبارهما نقطة ضعف خلال مباراة الفريقين بالدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز.
وحل مانشستر يونايتد ضيفًا على ليفربول بملعب “آنفيلد” ضمن مباريات الجولة الثامنة للدوري الإنجليزي “البريميرليج”.
وتغلب مانشستر يونايتد على ليفربول بهدفين مقابل هدف، وجاء هدف الفوز عن طريق هاري ماجواير في الدقائق الأخيرة للقاء.
وأشار دي ليخت إلى أن مانشستر يونايتد استغل عمدًا ميلوس كيركيز، إلى جانب الظهير الأيمن كونور برادلي، باعتبار مركزَي ظهيري ليفربول “نقطة ضعف”.
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وقال في تصريحات نشرتها صحيفة “ميرور” البريطانية: “كنا نعلم أن ليفربول لديه نقاط ضعف، وهي ظهيريه، كنا جميعًا متحمسين للغاية، وكان التركيز عاليًا جدًا، كانت مباراة اليوم تتطلب تركيزًا كبيرًا”.
وسجل برايان مبيومو هدفًا مبكرًا لمانشستر يونايتد، في الدقيقة الثانية، ثم نجح ليفربول في إدراك التعادل في الدقيقة 78 بفضل كودي جاكبو، لكن عاد يونايتد وسجل ماجواير رأسية حسمت الفوز لفريقه.
Celtic have already brought in one left-back as Greg Taylor edges closer to the exit door and could be set to recruit another if recent reports are to be believed.
Celtic star Greg Taylor set to leave after Kieran Tierney arrival
Making a start to the window that has created plenty of headlines, Celtic announced Kieran Tierney’s arrival on a free transfer from Arsenal after finding an agreement to bring the Scotland international home in January.
In light of this, long-serving defender Greg Taylor appears to be on the move to PAOK on a two-year deal with the option of a further 12 months. Should he depart under freedom of contract, that will leave the Bhoys in need of another left-back this summer.
The question then becomes, who could become a realistic competitor to Tierney? According to reports, Sassuolo star Josh Doig is being tracked by Celtic and may be on the move back to Scotland after starting his career at Hibernian.
There is also the prospect of a youth player such as Matthew Anderson or Mitchel Frame coming in to fill the void. If that scenario arises, B team manager Stephen McManus believes there is no better role model than Kieran Tierney at Parkhead for young stars to look up to.
He explained: “Kieran’s coming back at the age that he’s at, his full career’s ahead of him. For the national team, for us as a club, it’s tremendous.
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“It’s given everybody a real boost and for the younger lads it’s another role model that we’ve got to look up to.”
Supporters are eagerly anticipating movement on incomings and there could now be potential for Celtic to land a Scottish Premiership star if reports are to be believed.
Celtic in James Penrice scouting mission
According to The Daily Record, Celtic have ran scouting checks on Heart of Midlothian left-back James Penrice and could look to strike on the market for the former Partick Thistle man in their hunt for a competitor to lock horns with Tierney.
Although their watchful eye isn’t to be mistaken for something more, it does show that Rodgers and company are doing their due diligence on potential targets to strengthen their backline.
James Penrice in Scottish Premiership action – 2024/25 (FBRef)
Chances created
56
Successful crosses
69
Successful dribbles
21
Tackles won
48
Recoveries
116
Labelled “outstanding” by Neil Critchley, Penrice registered two goals and seven assists in 40 appearances across all competitions last term as Hearts narrowly missed out on a top-six finish.
Nevertheless, with Derek McInnes now at the helm, it remains to be seen whether the ex-Kilmarnock boss would be willing to part ways with one of his prize assets.
Hearts and Celtic don’t share a great deal of rapport on and off the pitch, so it would likely take a significant fee to tempt the Jambos into letting Penrice leave Tynecastle for a divisional rival.
It’s no secret that Chelsea have been targeting a new striker over the last 12 months, with Enzo Maresca still unable to land the talisman to take the club to the next level.
Nicolas Jackson has been the Italian’s main option at the top end of the pitch, scoring 10 goals in his 30 Premier League appearances throughout 2024/25.
However, there have been doubts over his long-term suitability for the role, especially after receiving a straight red card in the clash against Newcastle United for a deliberate elbow on Sven Botman.
Whilst he scored in the Europa Conference League triumph last night, his terrible first touch when bearing down on goal highlighted the need for new attackers this summer.
With the summer window rapidly approaching, the manager and the hierarchy have wasted no time in lining up potential options to lead the line in their title push throughout 2025/26.
The latest on Chelsea’s hunt for a new striker this summer
Given Chelsea’s recent antics in the transfer market, it’s a surprise to no one that they are likely to be busy once again this summer to bolster Maresca’s ranks.
Viktor Gyokeres, Joao Pedro and Emanuel Emegha are just three names that have been mentioned as potential targets, but no deals have yet been completed for any of the aforementioned targets.
Emanuel Emegha
However, they may not need to pursue moves for any of the stars, with the Blues closing in on signing Ipswich Town talisman Liam Delap, according to journalist Ben Jacobs.
He claimed on Wednesday that the Blues have taken the lead in the race for his signature, with Manchester United’s chances now decreasing after failing to secure any European football next season. Jacobs also confirmed that the Blues have held positive talks to sign the £30m star.
A move has progressed significantly on Thursday with everything now pointing towards the English talent joining. Fabrizio Romano reported on Thursday evening that he will sign his Chelsea contract in the next 24 hours.
How Delap could repeat Chelsea's Palmer success story
Cole Palmer may have endured somewhat of an uncharacteristic drought in front of goal over the last few months, but he’s still managed to play a vital role in the success endured by Chelsea.
Chelsea'sColePalmerreacts
The 23-year-old went 18 games without a goal across all competitions, before slotting home a penalty against league champions Liverpool at Stamford Bridge – securing a huge win in their hunt for a top five finish.
Whilst he’s still not managed to score since that triumph back on the 4th of May, he has provided key moments for some of his teammates, including two assists against Betis in the Conference League final on Wednesday.
His latest contributions have taken him to 69 combined goals and assists in his 91 appearances for the club, after joining the Blues in a £40m deal from Manchester City back in the summer of 2023.
However, Maresca could land his next version of the English star this summer, with a deal to take Delap to West London appearing to be entering its final stages.
The pair both plied their trade together within the Manchester City academy as youngsters, looking to do the same in forward areas once again at the Bridge for the Blues in 2025/26.
Should the 22-year-old reach the levels set by Palmer in West London over recent years, he would be a splendid signing by the board, with his £30m clause potentially being a bargain.
When comparing his stats to those of Palmer this season, Delap has managed to outperfrom him in numerous key areas, offering the manager the focal point he craves in the first-team.
He may have registered fewer combined goals and assists, but has managed a higher goal per shot on target rate, showcasing his clinical edge within the final third.
How Delap compares to Palmer in the PL (2024/25)
Statistics (per 90)
Delap
Palmer
Games played
37
37
Goals & assists
14
23
Shot-on-target accuracy
44%
36%
Goals per shot on target
0.3
0.2
Take-on success
47%
45%
Aerials success rate
43%
22%
Fouls drawn
1.8
1.6
Stats via FBref
He’s also completed more take-ons and drawn more fouls, therefore offering Maresca a more all-round option in the final third – which could take the side to the next level as a result.
Delap has also won more aerial battles than the current Blues star, handing the side the needed focal point in which the manager has desired since his arrival.
With a deal appearing to be edging closer to being completed, the Englishman would be an excellent addition, having the ability to develop further in the years ahead at the Bridge.
£30m in today’s market would be a super price for a striker who’s already proven his talents in England’s top-flight, potentially being the missing piece in Maresca’s Chelsea puzzle and creating a deadly partnership with Palmer once more.
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