Matchday LIVE: Liverpool seek to keep Premier League title race alive at Aston Villa & Barca face Celta Vigo in La Liga

It's all over - after a dozen minutes of injury time at Camp Nou, and Barcelona are comfortable winners in the end.A Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang double either side of the break is more than enough for the Blaugrana though their result is overshadowed by Ronald Araujo's injury.Onwards and upwards for Xavi, while Celta Vigo must lick their wounds.

FT: Barca 3-1 Celta

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">LATEST NEWS |&nbsp;Ronald Araujo has suffered a concussion and has been taken to the hospital to undergo further testing <a href="https://t.co/XdcgtO2dpn">pic.twitter.com/XdcgtO2dpn</a>— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBarcelona/status/1524136470650527744?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 10, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Barca confirm Araujo concussion

Yes they can! Liverpool hold their nerve across an agonising period of injury time - and come away with another win to keep their Premier League dream alive!Sadio Mane - who else? - is the man of the hour after his second-half header seals a comeback win for Jurgen Klopp's men against former Reds legend Steven Gerrard and his Aston Villa hosts.It means Liverpool move back to the summit - level on points, but behind Manchester City on goal difference, with the latter still to play this week.Your move, Pep.

FT: Villa 1-2 Liverpool

In slightly less dramatic stakes, we are underway in La Liga too.Can Barcelona increase their hold on second? Or will Xavi and company fall to their visitors at Camp Nou?Here we go!

KO: Barca v Celta

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">What a response from Liverpool! Joël Matip pokes the ball home and what a start we've had here at Villa Park! 🤯 <a href="https://t.co/gE2Y4vnp9b">pic.twitter.com/gE2Y4vnp9b</a>— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportsPL/status/1524104284505350150?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 10, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We are off to a ROARING start at Villa Park. Just moments after Douglas Luiz put Villa up 1-0, Joel Matip draws Liverpool even. 📺 <a href="https://twitter.com/usa_network?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@USA_Network</a> <a href="https://t.co/6eoQjxdrHx">pic.twitter.com/6eoQjxdrHx</a>— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSportsSoccer/status/1524104673271111682?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 10, 2022</a></blockquote>
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WATCH: Matip finds equaliser for Reds

The teams are out on an almost balmy Midlands evening. Steven Gerrard and Jurgen Klopp - the past and the present of Liverpool - greet each other.A huge 90 minutes awaits for the Reds.Here we go!

KO: Villa v Liverpool

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐈𝐎́𝐍 👥<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bar%C3%A7aCelta?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BarçaCelta</a> <a href="https://t.co/MT6GsV0a0d">pic.twitter.com/MT6GsV0a0d</a>— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona_es) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBarcelona_es/status/1524089873015230464?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 10, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">𝐎𝐒 𝐍𝐎𝐒𝐎𝐒 en Barcelona 🙌🔥<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bar%C3%A7aCelta?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BarçaCelta</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/bitcicomglobal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@bitcicomglobal</a> <a href="https://t.co/rDyOXI0p3s">pic.twitter.com/rDyOXI0p3s</a>— RC Celta (@RCCelta) <a href="https://twitter.com/RCCelta/status/1524091038335393797?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 10, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Team News: Barca v Celta

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">This is your Aston Villa team to face Liverpool tonight. 👊 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AVLLIV?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AVLLIV</a> <a href="https://t.co/T7qsXidNov">pic.twitter.com/T7qsXidNov</a>— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1524086888285544448?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 10, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">📋 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 Tonight’s line-up to face <a href="https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AVFCOfficial</a> 👊 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AVLLIV?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AVLLIV</a>— Liverpool FC (@LFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LFC/status/1524086879682969605?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 10, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Team News: Villa v Liverpool

And with that, we come to the end of another day of action.Four goals made it a busy affair in Barcelona but the real story is in Birmingham, where Liverpool have kept the Premier League title hopes flickering like a flame in the wind.Next though, it is Manchester City's turn. Until then, thank you for joining us - and have a good week!

Thank you and good bye

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">33 - <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBarcelona?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FCBarcelona</a> are unbeaten in their 33 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LaLiga?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LaLiga</a> games played on a Tuesday (W23 D10), the best unbeaten record for a team on a specific day in the competition’s history. Labour<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BarcelonaCelta?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BarcelonaCelta</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCB</a> ❤💙 <a href="https://t.co/GGDATXNsdN">pic.twitter.com/GGDATXNsdN</a>— OptaJose (@OptaJose) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJose/status/1524142365178568704?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 10, 2022</a></blockquote>
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That Tuesday feeling

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">3 points 🙌✅— Andy Robertson (@andrewrobertso5) <a href="https://twitter.com/andrewrobertso5/status/1524133225307779075?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 10, 2022</a></blockquote>
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In the bag

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">11 - Since 1st February, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 🇬🇦 not only has surpassed Karim Benzema (9) as <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LaLiga?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LaLiga</a> Top Scorer in this period if not the African is the player to have the best differenc between goals &amp; xG ratio (+3,9) in the competition. Accurate<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BarcelonaCelta?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BarcelonaCelta</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCB</a>❤💙 <a href="https://t.co/n8O4N07ZQQ">pic.twitter.com/n8O4N07ZQQ</a>— OptaJose (@OptaJose) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJose/status/1524128820470681600?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 10, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Auba cements revival

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">14 – No side has won more points from losing positions in the Premier League this season than Liverpool (14). Character. <a href="https://t.co/KBC0pMZ3xF">pic.twitter.com/KBC0pMZ3xF</a>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1524135496984805377?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 10, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Comeback kids

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Sadio loves a header at Villa Park 📸⚽ <a href="https://t.co/nhb3Mn1oAg">pic.twitter.com/nhb3Mn1oAg</a>— Liverpool FC (@LFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LFC/status/1524137105248731137?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 10, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Super Sadio

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">10 - <a href="https://twitter.com/dembouz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Dembouz</a> 🇫🇷 have provided 10 league assists in 2022 (only four less than his previous <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBarcelona?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FCBarcelona</a>'s career in the competition), more than any other player in the Top 5 European Leagues (Lionel Messi 9). Vindication<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BarcelonaCelta?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BarcelonaCelta</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCB</a>💙❤ <a href="https://t.co/IlQBMmDtV4">pic.twitter.com/IlQBMmDtV4</a>— OptaJose (@OptaJose) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJose/status/1524121244160954369?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 10, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Assistance

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Ronald Araujo has left the pitch in an ambulance after colliding with Gavi. Get well soon 🙏 <a href="https://t.co/WUEw332zV5">pic.twitter.com/WUEw332zV5</a>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1524133141920849923?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 10, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Get well soon

So, it is job done for Jurgen Klopp and company - a result that ultimately is the least they could do to stay in the hunt.A bigger margin of victory may well have been the boost they needed, but arguably such a point is moot until - or more likely, unless - Manchester City slip up.Still, they head home with the dream still burning bright.

Reds keep up the heat

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">15 - Liverpool are just the second team in Premier League history to have three players reach 15+ goals in a single campaign (Sadio Mané, Mohamed Salah, Diogo Jota), after Manchester City’s title winning side of 2013-14 (Yaya Touré, Sergio Agüero, Edin Dzeko). Spread. <a href="https://t.co/l3f69Q8rzg">pic.twitter.com/l3f69Q8rzg</a>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1524124765635719170?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 10, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Share the love

Well, these are scenes that nobody likes to see. An ambulance is on the pitch and has been brought for Ronald Araujo.Let us hope that whatever the issue is, it is not as serious as feared. We send our thoughts and best wishes to him, his family and his team-mates.

Ambulance on at Camp Nou

As Liverpool attempt to cling on for three points, there's worrying scenes at Camp Nou, where Barcelona's Ronald Araujo has gone down and is being attended to by medics.The Blaugrana man looked to have an accidental clash with team-mate Gavi, and has dropped to the turf.Let us hope it is not as bad as feared.

Araujo down injured

There's going to be four minutes of injury time at Villa Park - and maybe more, as Liverpool try every trick they can to take the sting out of this game.Steven Gerrard certainly has not suggested split loyalties today against the club where he is a hero. But can his side find one final response to break their hearts?Or can the Reds cling on for a crucial victory?

Reds hanging on for a hero

RED CARD: Barca 3-1 Celta

What an absolute rocket from Danny Ings, slammed into the far side of the net from the right flank!Liverpool are very, very lucky that the England man was offside there. The goal will not stand.The Reds are clinging onto this one all of a sudden.

DISALLOWED GOAL: Villa 1-2 Liverpool

Disaster at the back for Barca!That is a bit of awful defensive work from the Blaugrana, as they let the ball out from the back run loose and Celta Vigo pounce on the error.Iago Aspas nabs the finish and the hosts see their sturdy lead chipped into. Is the comeback on?

GOAL: Barca 3-1 Celta

Game, set and match - surely! - to the Blaugrana!Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will be at the double today, as the forward snatches a second with a smooth finish to tuck home Ousmane Dembele's delivery in the box.The home fans are purring with content at that one.

GOAL: Barca 3-0 Celta

The teams are back out at Camp Nou too now for the second half. Barcelona look confident. Celta Vigo look pensive.Can the Blaugrana see this one out, hassle-free? Or will their visitors spring a surprise?

Back underway at Camp Nou

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Sadio Mane with a HUGE goal for Liverpool 🤩 <a href="https://t.co/tcT6Lh4amH">pic.twitter.com/tcT6Lh4amH</a>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1524124779460153346?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 10, 2022</a></blockquote>
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More Mane magic

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">"Mané does what Mané does best!" 🔥 Liverpool turn things around at Villa Park! <a href="https://t.co/un417b3GKn">pic.twitter.com/un417b3GKn</a>— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportsPL/status/1524124137287004162?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 10, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The header is in! Sadio Mane gives Liverpool the lead! 📺 <a href="https://twitter.com/usa_network?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@USA_Network</a> <a href="https://t.co/r9x4UVPTVn">pic.twitter.com/r9x4UVPTVn</a>— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSportsSoccer/status/1524124069637111810?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 10, 2022</a></blockquote>
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WATCH: Mane gives Reds lead at Villa Park

COMETH THE HOUR, COMETH THE MANE!Sadio Mane puts Liverpool ahead to send the contingent of Reds fans at Villa Park absolutely bonkers.It's a superbly weighted header from distance, flicked across Emi Martinez after the forward reaches for Luis Diaz's excellent cross.

GOAL: Villa 1-2 Liverpool

There goes the whistle at Camp Nou and it is a first half well done in the end for the hosts.Barcelona took their time to impose themselves on this game, but they will surely strengthen their hold on second now if things stay like this.Celta Vigo need to rally for a result.

HT: Barca 2-0 Celta

Now we're cooking with gas!Barcelona double their lead and it is Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang who gets himself on the scoresheet.The former Arsenal man takes advantage of Celta's failure to clear a Depay cross and bundles home.

GOAL: Barca 2-0 Celta

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Just vibes, man

The teams are back out under the bright lights in the Midlands as dusk creeps over Villa Park.Liverpool have 45 minutes to find a winner - and ensure it stays that way.Here we go again.

Back underway at Villa Park

There's the breakthrough Barcelona crave!Memphis Depay is the man to supply the opener at Camp Nou and the stadium comes alive once more in response to his touch.The Netherlands international sweeps a lovely finish in, set up by the blistering pace of Ousmane Dembele.

GOAL: Barca 1-0 Celta

There's not been too much to write home about at Camp Nou so far, but that has not stopped the Barcelona faithful from raising their voice.Their side may need it - it has not been the most convincing performance so far from the hosts.Celta Vigo look like they've got some beans about them, given the goalless deadlock.

Blaugrana mired on level terms

How are your nerves, Liverpool fans?Joel Matip has rescued an opener from Douglas Luiz, but the Reds remain level with Aston Villa at the break.Can they see this one through? Or does the title fight end here?<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">6 - This is the first time both Aston Villa and Liverpool have scored against each other inside the first six minutes of a Premier League meeting. Chaotic.— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1524105442863071232?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 10, 2022</a></blockquote>
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HT: Villa 1-1 Liverpool

We briefly touched pre-match on Manchester City's injury woes, but if Fabinho - the beating engine room of Liverpool's charge in 2022 - is out, then that is a major worry.With key finals at home and abroad to come, it could be a bigger blow than many realise.Is his loss a major problem for Jurgen Klopp? Sound off in the comments below.

Fabinho knock spells doom?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Fabinho leaves the pitch injured. Liverpool still have the FA Cup and Champions League finals to play this season. <a href="https://t.co/EDkwgqHXez">pic.twitter.com/EDkwgqHXez</a>— GOAL News (@GoalNews) <a href="https://twitter.com/GoalNews/status/1524112210922020865?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 10, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Time to panic?

A fairly innocuous challenge on Fabinho seems to yield little, but then the Liverpool man is pulling up, clutching at his thigh.Jurgen Klopp looks worried, and no wonder - his race is run.Jordan Henderson is on to replace him on the half-hour mark.

Injury concern for Fabinho

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">6 - This is the first time both Aston Villa and Liverpool have scored against each other inside the first six minutes of a Premier League meeting. Chaotic.— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1524105442863071232?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 10, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Fast start

Premier League games, eh? They're seldom dull affairs.Liverpool look to have regathered their balance after a busy opening at Villa Park.But Steven Gerrard is putting his club status on the line by ensuring his hosts do not play softball.

Reds steadying after rampant action

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">18 - Liverpool haven’t dropped a single point against sides starting the day in the bottom half of the Premier League table this season, winning all 18 such games by an aggregate score of 52-4. Ruthless. <a href="https://t.co/fAe186GT4x">pic.twitter.com/fAe186GT4x</a>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1524094527694417921?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 10, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Will Reds be ruthless once more?

An immediate response!Liverpool are barely behind on the scoreboard and they seize an equaliser to tie things up before we're even into double-digits on the clock.After Villa fail to clear a ball into the box, Virgil van Dijk sees a shot parried - but Joel Matip is there to follow up and fire home.

GOAL: Villa 1-1 Liverpool

An absolute disaster of a start for Liverpool - and they have it all to do now!Aston Villa seize a smash-and-grab lead inside three minutes to put Villa Park into raptures!Alisson palms away a close-range header set up by a lofted cross, but his rebound falls to Douglas Luiz, who scrambles to fire it in before the goalkeeper can clear up.

GOAL: Villa 1-0 Liverpool

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Mane in the Midlands ⚡<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AVLLIV?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AVLLIV</a> <a href="https://t.co/Rz340gnSUO">pic.twitter.com/Rz340gnSUO</a>— Liverpool FC (@LFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LFC/status/1524098218447065094?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 10, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Man(e) of the hour

Your mission...

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Reunion

Regardless of the outcome of this year's title race, Liverpool and Klopp can expect to be in the mix again next season, particularly with a smart transfer window ahead of the new campaign.But they'll do well to beat out City for the catch of the year - the Citizens announced that, final details pending, Erling Haaland will join them for 2022-23 and beyond.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/man-city-64m-haaland-transfer-premier-league-borussia/bltde96608e792d0a9b" target="_blank">You can read about that signing here.</a>

New boy in town

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Villa Park is all set. 👌 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AVLLIV?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AVLLIV</a> <a href="https://t.co/UTeBGOw8CA">pic.twitter.com/UTeBGOw8CA</a>— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1524056236689432578?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 10, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Calm before the storm

So, then. Three games to go - and three games for Liverpool to keep this title race alive.It is of course out of their hands - a draw with Tottenham at the weekend left Klopp's quadruple-chasing Reds three points off the pace of City, and looking at the one that got away.But their biggest rivals are in the midst of a nightmare defensive crisis with injury and face a suprisingly tricky road to the finish line. They couldn't... could they?

A time for heroes

It's not a busy schedule today - and one game has a lot more at stake than another - but we've got two tasty treats for you to get your teeth stuck into.Liverpool must win against Aston Villa to move level with Manchester City - and defeat could leave them six points adrift with two games to go.Barcelona meanwhile are merely playing to stay second in La Liga - but they'll face a stern test in Celta Vigo, who are seeking a big scalp as they look to continue their run-in to the season on a high.Today's order of play is as follows:2000/1500/1200: Aston Villa v Liverpool 2030/1530/1230: Barcelona v Celta Vigo(All times BST/EST/PT)

Today's order of play

Hello and welcome to GOAL Matchday Live - our rolling blog coverage of all the biggest beats and hottest games across Europe this evening!And boy, it might not have appeared much more than a reunion for Steven Gerrard with his old club when he first took the reins at Aston Villa - but suddenly, the Liverpool legend can play kingmaker in the title race between his old club and Premier League leaders Manchester City.Jurgen Klopp's men head to Villa Park in search of a win to keep the battle alive, while their rivals must wait another day for action - not that they have been quiet today...Strap in, sit back and get ready to keep track of it all.

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