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<item><title><![CDATA[Benteke makes noises over exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christian Benteke has told Aston Villa he "won't necessarily accept" it if they tell the striker he cannot leave the club.]]></description><link>http://www.teamtalk.com/aston-villa/8731753/Benteke-makes-noises-over-exit</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 06:30:00 BST</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="Image(84)" url="http://images.teamtalk.com/13/04/84/ChristianBentekeAstonVilla_2925589.jpg"><![CDATA[http://images.teamtalk.com/13/04/84/ChristianBentekeAstonVilla_2925589.jpg]]></enclosure></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Paper Talk: Dortmund eye Lukaku loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Romelu Lukaku could be loaned to Borussia Dortmund next season, Sergio Aguero has snubbed a move to Real Madrid, and Cardiff want Danny Graham.]]></description><link>http://www.teamtalk.com/papertalk/8731821/Paper-Talk-Dortmund-eye-Lukaku-loan</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 07:57:00 BST</pubDate><category>Feature Story</category><enclosure type="Image(84)" url="http://images.teamtalk.com/13/04/84/RomeluLukaku_2936289.jpg"><![CDATA[http://images.teamtalk.com/13/04/84/RomeluLukaku_2936289.jpg]]></enclosure></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Paper Talk: Spurs eye new strike pair]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tottenham will spend &#163;36million on strikers Leandro Damiao and Roberto Soldado, Napoli want Fernando Torres, and Leeds are in for Kevin Doyle.]]></description><link>http://www.teamtalk.com/papertalk/8729116/Paper-Talk-Spurs-eye-new-strike-pair</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 07:30:00 BST</pubDate><category>Feature Story</category><enclosure type="Image(84)" url="http://images.teamtalk.com/12/03/84/Athletic-Bilbao-v-Valencia-Roberto-Soldado-go_2736076.jpg"><![CDATA[http://images.teamtalk.com/12/03/84/Athletic-Bilbao-v-Valencia-Roberto-Soldado-go_2736076.jpg]]></enclosure></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Regional Paper Talk: Toon target striker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle have targeted Saint-Etienne striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, while Christian Benteke has placed doubt over his Aston Villa future.]]></description><link>http://www.teamtalk.com/papertalk/8729981/Regional-Paper-Talk-Toon-target-striker</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 14:42:00 BST</pubDate><category>Feature Story</category><enclosure type="Image(84)" url="http://images.teamtalk.com/13/05/84/PierreEmerick-Aubameyang_2949016.jpg"><![CDATA[http://images.teamtalk.com/13/05/84/PierreEmerick-Aubameyang_2949016.jpg]]></enclosure></item>
<item><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.teamtalk.com/aston-villa/8728324/Former-Aston-Villa-captain-Stiliyan-Petrov-to-take-up-coaching-role-at-the-club</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 16:41:00 BST</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="Image(84)" url="http://images.teamtalk.com/13/05/84/petrov2_2944863.jpg"><![CDATA[http://images.teamtalk.com/13/05/84/petrov2_2944863.jpg]]></enclosure></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Lambert building bright Villa future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Lambert should be applauded for his brave policy of recruiting players from the lower leagues, writes Aston Villa FanZoner Peter Cameron.]]></description><link>http://www.teamtalk.com/aston-villa/8728403/-a-href-http-www.teamtalk.com-fanzone-15164-8728403-Astute-Lambert-building-bright-Villa-future-class-instorylink-Lambert-building-bright-Villa-future-a-</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 17:12:00 BST</pubDate><category>Feature Story</category><enclosure type="Image(84)" url="http://images.teamtalk.com/13/05/84/Benteke_2945324.jpg"><![CDATA[http://images.teamtalk.com/13/05/84/Benteke_2945324.jpg]]></enclosure></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Premier League: Manchester United top TV earners with record £60.8million]]></title><description><![CDATA[Champions Manchester United earned a record &#163;60.8million in Premier League TV money after winning the title this season.]]></description><link>http://www.teamtalk.com/aston-villa/8725875/Premier-League-Manchester-United-top-TV-earners-with-record-60.8million</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 11:03:00 BST</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="Image(84)" url="http://images.teamtalk.com/13/05/84/Manchester-United-Premier-League-champions-tr_2943679.jpg"><![CDATA[http://images.teamtalk.com/13/05/84/Manchester-United-Premier-League-champions-tr_2943679.jpg]]></enclosure></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Transfer news: Anderlecht's Dieumerci Mbokani reveals Premier League desire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Congolese striker Dieumerci Mbokani has revealed that he intends to secure a move away from Anderlecht in the summer, with the Premier League his preferred destination.]]></description><link>http://www.teamtalk.com/aston-villa/8726493/Transfer-news-Anderlecht-s-Dieumerci-Mbokani-reveals-Premier-League-desire</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 16:27:00 BST</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="Image(84)" url="http://images.teamtalk.com/13/05/84/Mbokani_2944609.jpg"><![CDATA[http://images.teamtalk.com/13/05/84/Mbokani_2944609.jpg]]></enclosure></item>
<item><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 for the future.]]></description><link>http://www.teamtalk.com/aston-villa/8724659/Aston-Villa-manager-Paul-Lambert-plans-ahead-for-next-season</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 15:22:00 BST</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="Image(84)" url="http://images.teamtalk.com/13/05/84/lambert_2942913.jpg"><![CDATA[http://images.teamtalk.com/13/05/84/lambert_2942913.jpg]]></enclosure></item>
<item><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><link>http://www.teamtalk.com/aston-villa/8724312/Aston-Villa-to-complete-pre-season-schedule-against-Malaga</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 13:19:00 BST</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="Image(84)" url="http://images.teamtalk.com/13/05/84/Lambert_2947222.jpg"><![CDATA[http://images.teamtalk.com/13/05/84/Lambert_2947222.jpg]]></enclosure></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Podcast! Fergie finale, Gunners glee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fergie's goal-laden last game, Tottenham's heartbreak, summer transfers and play-off finals are all discussed on the latest Football Podcast.]]></description><link>http://www.teamtalk.com/aston-villa/8724966/Podcast-Fergie-finale-Gunners-glee</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 17:54:00 BST</pubDate><category>Feature Story</category><enclosure type="Image(84)" url="http://images.teamtalk.com/13/05/84/Arsenalchangingroom_2947161.jpg"><![CDATA[http://images.teamtalk.com/13/05/84/Arsenalchangingroom_2947161.jpg]]></enclosure></item>
<item><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.teamtalk.com/aston-villa/8724880/Race-for-Austin-is-hotting-up</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 17:10:00 BST</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="Image(84)" url="http://images.teamtalk.com/13/04/84/football-derby-county-v-burnley-pride-park-charlie-austin_2930943.jpg"><![CDATA[http://images.teamtalk.com/13/04/84/football-derby-county-v-burnley-pride-park-charlie-austin_2930943.jpg]]></enclosure></item>
<item><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.teamtalk.com/aston-villa/8723835/Transfer-News-Aston-Villa-boss-Paul-Lambert-in-talks-to-keep-Christian-Benteke</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 08:29:00 BST</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="Image(84)" url="http://images.teamtalk.com/13/05/84/Benteke_2945324.jpg"><![CDATA[http://images.teamtalk.com/13/05/84/Benteke_2945324.jpg]]></enclosure></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Video Wrap: Great Premier League goals]]></title><description><![CDATA[What was your favourite goal of the Premier League season? TEAMtalk picks out 10 of the best strikes from the 2012/13 campaign.]]></description><link>http://www.teamtalk.com/aston-villa/8723919/Video-Wrap-Great-Premier-League-goals</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 09:48:00 BST</pubDate><category>Feature Story</category><enclosure type="Image(84)" url="http://images.teamtalk.com/13/04/84/Fulham-v-Chelsea-David-Luiz-mobbed_2931147.jpg"><![CDATA[http://images.teamtalk.com/13/04/84/Fulham-v-Chelsea-David-Luiz-mobbed_2931147.jpg]]></enclosure></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Prem Picks: Spurs' hopes dive, 10-goal salute]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tottenham's penalty and top-four heartache and the mad goal-fest that marked Sir Alex Ferguson's farewell feature in TEAMtalk's Premier Picks.]]></description><link>http://www.teamtalk.com/aston-villa/8723831/Prem-Picks-Spurs-hopes-dive-10-goal-salute</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 08:26:00 BST</pubDate><category>Feature Story</category><enclosure type="Image(84)" url="http://images.teamtalk.com/13/05/84/Bale-AVB_2947364.jpg"><![CDATA[http://images.teamtalk.com/13/05/84/Bale-AVB_2947364.jpg]]></enclosure></item>
<item><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 an entertaining 2-2 home draw against Aston Villa.]]></description><link>http://www.teamtalk.com/aston-villa/8722700/Premier-League-Ron-Vlaar-rescues-a-point-for-Aston-Villa-in-thrilling-2-2-draw-at-Wigan</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 18:02:00 BST</pubDate><category>Report</category><enclosure type="Image(84)" url="http://images.teamtalk.com/13/05/84/Vlaar_2947532.jpg"><![CDATA[http://images.teamtalk.com/13/05/84/Vlaar_2947532.jpg]]></enclosure></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Premier League: Paul Lambert says 'something is happening' at Aston Villa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert refused to answer questions about the future of Darren Bent following his side's 2-2 draw at relegated Wigan.]]></description><link>http://www.teamtalk.com/aston-villa/8723105/Premier-League-Paul-Lambert-says-something-is-happening-at-Aston-Villa</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 19:38:00 BST</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="Image(84)" url="http://images.teamtalk.com/13/05/84/lambert_2942913.jpg"><![CDATA[http://images.teamtalk.com/13/05/84/lambert_2942913.jpg]]></enclosure></item>
<item><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 manager Paul Lambert.]]></description><link>http://www.teamtalk.com/aston-villa/8721889/Aston-Villa-striker-Andreas-Weimann-says-spirit-and-belief-in-squad-is-really-good</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 12:23:00 BST</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="Image(84)" url="http://images.teamtalk.com/13/03/84/Weimann_2916173.jpg"><![CDATA[http://images.teamtalk.com/13/03/84/Weimann_2916173.jpg]]></enclosure></item>
<item><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 as the Villans' front man.]]></description><link>http://www.teamtalk.com/aston-villa/8721852/Aston-Villa-boss-Paul-Lambert-insists-he-was-right-to-select-Christian-Benteke</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 11:59:00 BST</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="Image(84)" url="http://images.teamtalk.com/13/05/84/lambert_2942913.jpg"><![CDATA[http://images.teamtalk.com/13/05/84/lambert_2942913.jpg]]></enclosure></item>
<item><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.teamtalk.com/aston-villa/8719904/Lambert-ready-for-next-phase</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 13:19:00 BST</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="Image(84)" url="http://images.teamtalk.com/13/05/84/norwich-v-aston-villa-paul-lambert-premier-league_2939332.jpg"><![CDATA[http://images.teamtalk.com/13/05/84/norwich-v-aston-villa-paul-lambert-premier-league_2939332.jpg]]></enclosure></item>
<item><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><link>http://www.teamtalk.com/aston-villa/8717867/Lambert-not-after-better-deal</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 13:16:00 BST</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="Image(84)" url="http://images.teamtalk.com/13/05/84/lambert_2942913.jpg"><![CDATA[http://images.teamtalk.com/13/05/84/lambert_2942913.jpg]]></enclosure></item>
<item><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 as a replacement for injured Callum McManaman.]]></description><link>http://www.teamtalk.com/aston-villa/8718179/Nathan-Delfouneso-called-up-to-England-Under-21s-squad-to-replace-Callum-McManaman</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 15:25:00 BST</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="Image(84)" url="http://images.teamtalk.com/13/05/84/Nathan-Delfouneso_2946025.jpg"><![CDATA[http://images.teamtalk.com/13/05/84/Nathan-Delfouneso_2946025.jpg]]></enclosure></item>
<item><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.teamtalk.com/aston-villa/8717303/Weimann-s-Villa-future-in-doubt</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 09:38:00 BST</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="Image(84)" url="http://images.teamtalk.com/13/02/84/Andreas-Weimann_2898741.jpg"><![CDATA[http://images.teamtalk.com/13/02/84/Andreas-Weimann_2898741.jpg]]></enclosure></item>
<item><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.teamtalk.com/aston-villa/8715950/Villa-to-start-Benteke-talks</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 13:47:00 BST</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="Image(84)" url="http://images.teamtalk.com/13/05/84/Benteke_2945324.jpg"><![CDATA[http://images.teamtalk.com/13/05/84/Benteke_2945324.jpg]]></enclosure></item>
<item><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 secure their Premier League status.]]></description><link>http://www.teamtalk.com/aston-villa/8715312/Transfer-news-Christian-Benteke-expects-improved-Aston-Villa-contract</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 07:39:00 BST</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="Image(84)" url="http://images.teamtalk.com/13/04/84/ChristianBentekeAstonVilla_2925589.jpg"><![CDATA[http://images.teamtalk.com/13/04/84/ChristianBentekeAstonVilla_2925589.jpg]]></enclosure></item>
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