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			<title><![CDATA[Former Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov to take up coaching role at the club]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Aston Villa have confirmed that Stiliyan Petrov will take up a coaching role with the club.]]></description>
			<link>http://www.football365.com/aston-villa/8728324/Former-Aston-Villa-captain-Stiliyan-Petrov-to-take-up-coaching-role-at-the-club</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 16:41:00 BST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Transfer news: Anderlecht's Dieumerci Mbokani reveals Premier League desire]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Dieumerci Mbokani intends to secure a move away from Anderlecht, with the Premier League his preferred destination.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 16:27:00 BST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Premier League: Manchester United top TV earners with record £60.8million]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Manchester United earned a record &#163;60.8million in Premier League TV money after winning the title this season.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 11:03:00 BST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert plans ahead for next season]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Paul Lambert believes the tough season his young Aston Villa side have endured will stand them in good stead.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 15:22:00 BST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Race for Austin is hotting up]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Burnley are bracing themselves for bids for striker Charlie Austin, with a host of clubs including Celtic and Sunderland chasing his signature.]]></description>
			<link>http://www.football365.com/aston-villa/8724880/Race-for-Austin-is-hotting-up</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 17:10:00 BST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Aston Villa to complete pre-season schedule against Malaga]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Aston Villa will play Champions League quarter-finalists Malaga in a friendly on August 10.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 13:19:00 BST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Transfer News: Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert in talks to keep Christian Benteke]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Paul Lambert is determined to keep Christian Benteke at Aston Villa next season despite interest from elsewhere.]]></description>
			<link>http://www.football365.com/aston-villa/8723835/Transfer-News-Aston-Villa-boss-Paul-Lambert-in-talks-to-keep-Christian-Benteke</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 08:29:00 BST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Premier League: Paul Lambert says 'something is happening' at Aston Villa]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Paul Lambert refused to answer questions about the future of Darren Bent following Aston Villa's 2-2 draw at Wigan.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 19:38:00 BST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Premier League: Ron Vlaar rescues a point for Aston Villa in thrilling 2-2 draw at Wigan]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Relegated FA Cup winners Wigan ended their eight-year stay in the top flight with a 2-2 home draw against Aston Villa.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 18:02:00 BST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Aston Villa striker Andreas Weimann says 'spirit and belief' in squad is really good]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Andreas Weimann has warned Premier League clubs that Aston Villa are only going to get better under Paul Lambert.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 12:23:00 BST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert insists he was right to select Christian Benteke]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert insists he was right to select Christian Benteke over Darren Bent.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 11:59:00 BST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Lambert ready for next phase]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Paul Lambert will begin plotting the second phase of his Aston Villa revolution as soon as Sunday's Premier League finale at Wigan is over.]]></description>
			<link>http://www.football365.com/aston-villa/8719904/Lambert-ready-for-next-phase</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 13:19:00 BST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Nathan Delfouneso called up to England Under-21s squad to replace Callum McManaman]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Nathan Delfouneso has been called up to the England Under-21s squad for the UEFA European U21 Championship in Israel.]]></description>
			<link>http://www.football365.com/aston-villa/8718179/Nathan-Delfouneso-called-up-to-England-Under-21s-squad-to-replace-Callum-McManaman</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 15:25:00 BST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Lambert not after better deal]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Paul Lambert has dismissed talk of him being rewarded with an improved contract after keeping Aston Villa in the Premier League.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 13:16:00 BST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Weimann's Villa future in doubt]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Andreas Weimann's agent has cast doubt over the striker's Aston Villa future, saying he has been the subject of offers from rival clubs.]]></description>
			<link>http://www.football365.com/aston-villa/8717303/Weimann-s-Villa-future-in-doubt</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 09:38:00 BST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Villa to start Benteke talks]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Paul Lambert will sit down with Christian Benteke and Aston Villa's other stars of the season next week to discuss new deals.]]></description>
			<link>http://www.football365.com/aston-villa/8715950/Villa-to-start-Benteke-talks</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 13:47:00 BST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Transfer news: Christian Benteke expects improved Aston Villa contract]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke expects to be rewarded with a new contract after helping the club beat the drop.]]></description>
			<link>http://www.football365.com/aston-villa/8715312/Transfer-news-Christian-Benteke-expects-improved-Aston-Villa-contract</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 07:39:00 BST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Retired Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov thankful for support]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Stiliyan Petrov has expressed gratitude for the support he has received after announcing details of a charity match.]]></description>
			<link>http://www.football365.com/aston-villa/8714879/Retired-Aston-Villa-captain-Stiliyan-Petrov-thankful-for-support</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 19:58:00 BST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Premier League: Aston Villa's Darren Bent hints at possible summer exit]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Aston Villa's out-of-favour striker Darren Bent has revealed he is looking to play more first-team football.]]></description>
			<link>http://www.football365.com/aston-villa/8713748/Premier-League-Aston-Villa-s-Darren-Bent-hints-at-possible-summer-exit</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 08:41:00 BST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Premier League: Aston Villa captain Ron Vlaar targets positive end to campaign]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Aston Villa captain Ron Vlaar insists they will end the season on a high regardless of how Wigan fare against Arsenal.]]></description>
			<link>http://www.football365.com/aston-villa/8712342/Premier-League-Aston-Villa-captain-Ron-Vlaar-targets-positive-end-to-campaign</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 11:08:00 BST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ron Vlaar confident Aston Villa can steer clear of relegation trouble]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Ron Vlaar claims confidence within the Aston Villa camp remains high as they look to avoid any final day dramas.]]></description>
			<link>http://www.football365.com/aston-villa/8710502/Ron-Vlaar-confident-Aston-Villa-can-steer-clear-of-relegation-trouble</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 09:31:00 BST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Premier League: Paul Lambert fumes at officials following Chelsea loss]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert was not happy with his side's defeat to Chelsea, pointing the blame at the officials.]]></description>
			<link>http://www.football365.com/aston-villa/8706462/Premier-League-Paul-Lambert-fumes-at-officials-following-Chelsea-loss</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2013 15:41:00 BST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Frank Lampard became Chelsea's record scorer with both goals as they beat Aston Villa 2-1]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Chelsea's Frank Lampard became the club's record goalscorer as they came from behind to beat Aston Villa 2-1.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2013 14:42:00 BST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Stiliyan Petrov thanks Aston Villa fans for their support]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov has thanked the fans for their support during his battle with acute leukaemia.]]></description>
			<link>http://www.football365.com/aston-villa/8705870/Stiliyan-Petrov-thanks-Aston-Villa-fans-for-their-support</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2013 11:42:00 BST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Paul Lambert wants Aston Villa to secure survival in front of chairman Randy Lerner]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Paul Lambert wants Aston Villa to secure their Premier League status in front of chairman Randy Lerner on Saturday.]]></description>
			<link>http://www.football365.com/aston-villa/8703423/Paul-Lambert-wants-Aston-Villa-to-secure-survival-in-front-of-chairman-Randy-Lerner</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 14:15:00 BST</pubDate>
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