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		<title>All the latest transfer news and gossip</title>
		<link>http://www.football-corner.org/2012/01/31/all-the-latest-transfer-news-and-gossip/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:17:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cathal Breathnach</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Football Corner]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Transfer deadline day]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[For all the latest news and gossip on this busy transfer deadline day, feel free to follow @AFootballCorner on Twitter right now. We are bringing lots of followers all the latest as we close in on the 11pm deadline, so do join us. If you have any inside transfer gossip, feel free to comment in [...]]]></description>
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<p>For all the latest news and gossip on this busy transfer deadline day, feel free to <a href="http://twitter.com/afootballcorner">follow @AFootballCorner on Twitter</a> right now.</p>
<p>We are bringing lots of followers all the latest as we close in on the 11pm deadline, so do join us.</p>
<p>If you have any inside transfer gossip, feel free to comment in the section provided!</p>
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		<title>A Jersey Worn By Champions</title>
		<link>http://www.football-corner.org/2012/01/24/a-jersey-worn-by-champions/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:17:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cathal Breathnach</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Football Corner]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[AC Milan]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The famous red and black stripes of AC Milan have never looked quite as good as they do on the Italian giants newest home jersey. Massimiliano Allegri&#8217;s troops led the club to their 18th league title last season and few would bet against Ibrahimovic and co. making it title number 19 this season. I received [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" src="http://img.skysports.com/11/11/218x298/Thiago-Silva_2676030.jpg" alt="" width="218" height="298" />The famous red and black stripes of AC Milan have never looked quite as good as they do on the Italian giants newest home jersey.</p>
<p>Massimiliano Allegri&#8217;s troops led the club to their 18th league title last season and few would bet against Ibrahimovic and co. making it title number 19 this season.</p>
<p>I received my <a href="http://www.soccerpro.com/adidas-AC-Milan-Home-Jersey-2011-p11813/">AC Milan home jersey</a> from the kind folk at <a href="http://www.soccerpro.com/">SoccerPro.com</a> this week and I can already say it&#8217;s one of the finest pieces of kit I&#8217;ve ever owned.</p>
<p>The 2011/2012 home jersey for the Rossoneri features the ClimaCool fabric which provides heat and moisture management through ventilation. As well as being pleasing on the eye, some of the world&#8217;s top talent wear it now on a regular basis, the likes of Robinho,Pato and Thiago Silva, giving you a great excuse to get one of your own.</p>
<p>At just $59.99 on SoccerPro.com, which is just €46.02 or £38.40 for those of you in the UK, it is terrific value for money. And what&#8217;s more, Soccer Pro have given Football Corner readers up to 10% off your next order, by simply using the code &#8211;  <strong>DNYE32S</strong> &#8211; when ordering.</p>
<p>Be sure to check out their site today to find all the <a href="http://www.soccerpro.com/Licensed-Soccer-Jerseys-and-Gear-c3/">latest jerseys</a> and <a href="http://www.soccerpro.com/Firm-Ground-Soccer-Shoes-c13/">soccer cleats</a> (football boots to most of us!).</p>
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		<title>Arsenal poised to move for Premier League Goal Machine</title>
		<link>http://www.football-corner.org/2012/01/19/arsenal-poised-to-move-for-premier-league-goal-machine/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:37:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cathal Breathnach</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Football Corner]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Arsenal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Demba Ba]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Newcastle]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[With 15 Premier League goals to his name already this season, Demba Ba&#8217;s name has, and continues to be, linked with a move away from current employers Newcastle United. The Senegalese frontman, who is currently preparing to represent his country in the African Cup of Nations, has been nothing short of exceptional since joining Newcastle last summer on [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With 15 Premier League goals to his name already this season, Demba Ba&#8217;s name has, and continues to be, linked with a move away from current employers Newcastle United. The Senegalese frontman, who is currently preparing to represent his country in the African Cup of Nations, has been nothing short of exceptional since joining Newcastle last summer on a free transfer.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.football-corner.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Demba-Ba.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4892" title="Demba Ba" src="http://www.football-corner.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Demba-Ba.png" alt="" width="450" height="275" /></a>The 26-year old is only behind Arsenal&#8217;s Robin Van Persie in the goalscoring charts in the Premier League this season and if you believe reports today, the two could be forming a partnership very soon.</p>
<p>Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is desperate to bolster his attacking options before the January window shuts and following Newcastle&#8217;s acquisition of Ba&#8217;s Senegal team-mate Papiss Cisse from Freiburg earlier this week, it would appear the Magpies are preparing for the worst.</p>
<p>A number of clubs are said to be monitoring Ba&#8217;s situation with a view to making a move and with several reports claiming that a £10 million buy-out clause exists, concrete offers are sure to arrive soon.</p>
<p>Arsenal have been relying on Van Persie to deliver the goals so far this season and many believe an addition is needed if the Gunners are to finish in the top four come the end of the season. Wenger is frustrated with the lack of end product from the likes of Marouane Chamakh and Gervinho so far this season and is keen to snap up Ba.</p>
<p>What do you think will happen? Feel free to leave your comments below.</p>
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		<title>Tevez saga nearing an end</title>
		<link>http://www.football-corner.org/2012/01/19/tevez-saga-nearing-an-end/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:18:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cathal Breathnach</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[AC Milan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Carlos Tevez]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[After what feels like an eternity, it would, fingers crossed, seem we are finally nearing an end to the Carlos Tevez transfer saga. The Manchester City striker has been linked with a whole host of clubs in recent weeks and months after the Premier League leaders confirmed their desire to offload the Argentine. This all stems [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>After what feels like an eternity, it would, fingers crossed, seem we are finally nearing an end to the Carlos Tevez transfer saga. The Manchester City striker has been linked with a whole host of clubs in recent weeks and months after the Premier League leaders confirmed their desire to offload the Argentine.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.football-corner.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Carlos-Tevez.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4889" title="Carlos Tevez" src="http://www.football-corner.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Carlos-Tevez.png" alt="" width="450" height="272" /></a>This all stems from Tevez&#8217;s refusal to come on as a 2nd half substitute during City&#8217;s 2-0 Champions League defeat away to Bayern Munich all the way back in September. A clearly seething Roberto Mancini stated after that game that Tevez would never play for the club again as long as he was manager and the Italian has stuck to his word.</p>
<p>Serie A giants AC and Inter Milan have long been linked with moves for Tevez, 27. However, neither club have been able to reach an agreement with City officials, leaving the door open for Paris Saint-Germain to enter the race.</p>
<p>The French outfit are set to meet with Tevez&#8217;s representatives on Thursday with a view to completing a move early next week. Money is not an issue for PSG anymore after they were taken over last summer by Qatar Sports Investments, who, if you believe what you read, are friends with the owners of City.</p>
<p>New PSG manager, Carlo Ancelotti, had this to say regards a possible move for the former Manchester United and West Ham man: &#8220;Carlos Tevez &#8211; it&#8217;s a great opportunity for us to have a great striker. Today Tevez isn&#8217;t playing for Manchester City, but he wants to play. Today, nothing is done. We have to talk with the player, and with Manchester City. We hope to find a good solution.&#8221;</p>
<p>It is thought that a deal worth £25 million could be complete in a matter of days.</p>
<p>Like me, I&#8217;m sure you are as desperate to see an end to this one. There is no doubting his ability as a player, but it&#8217;s fair to say that the Premier League won&#8217;t be losing anything when Tevez does leave. Yes, he can scores goals, but he is not someone you can fully rely on and the way he has conducted himself over the last 6 months has been nothing short of pathetic.</p>
<p>Feel free to leave your comments below.</p>
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		<title>Not to be missed &#8211; The Top 100 Goals of 2011</title>
		<link>http://www.football-corner.org/2012/01/19/not-to-be-missed-the-top-100-goals-of-2011/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:17:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cathal Breathnach</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Goals]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ronaldo]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A quality video put together of the top 100 goals of the year 2011. Sit back, relax and prepared to be impressed. Big thanks to Liam Dempsey for bringing this video to our attention. Any personal favourites? Tell us, by leaving a comment!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A quality video put together of the top 100 goals of the year 2011.</p>
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<p>Sit back, relax and prepared to be impressed.</p>
<p>Big thanks to Liam Dempsey for bringing this video to our attention.</p>
<p>Any personal favourites? Tell us, by leaving a comment!</p>
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		<title>Liverpool told to cough up for England striker</title>
		<link>http://www.football-corner.org/2012/01/18/liverpool-told-to-cough-up-for-england-striker/</link>
		<comments>http://www.football-corner.org/2012/01/18/liverpool-told-to-cough-up-for-england-striker/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:45:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cathal Breathnach</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Aston Villa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Darren Bent]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Follow us on Twitter today &#8211; @AFootballCorner. Darren Bent&#8217;s name continues to be linked with a move to Liverpool this January with now less than two weeks to go before the close of the transfer window. The England international is, according to reports, high on Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish&#8217;s wish list and the Merseyside club [...]]]></description>
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<p>Darren Bent&#8217;s name continues to be linked with a move to Liverpool this January with now less than two weeks to go before the close of the transfer window.</p>
<p>The England international is, according to reports, high on Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish&#8217;s wish list and the Merseyside club are said to be keen to make an offer for the player.</p>
<p>Bent, 27, is open to a potential move to Anfield. However, Villa boss, Alex McLeish has today been quoted as saying the following: &#8220;Am I wanting to do (transfer) business? I am not pushing. I am not in any hurry to lose any of my players.&#8221;</p>
<p>The former Rangers and Birmingham manager went on to add: &#8220;Only if it was an attractive proposition would we do anything so it&#8217;s very unlikely we would let any of our players go.&#8221;</p>
<p>The fact McLeish used the phrase attractive proposition in his answer says it all really. If Liverpool really want Bent then they will get him. It all depends on how much they are willing to fork out.</p>
<p>With Villa having splashed £24 million on Bent just 12 months ago, they are unlikely to let him go for anything less than that, so are Liverpool prepared to make a serious off to get their hands on the prolific goalscorer? Time will tell.</p>
<p>Feel free to leave your comments below.</p>
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		<title>Thierry Henry issues apology to Arsenal fan</title>
		<link>http://www.football-corner.org/2012/01/17/thierry-henry-issues-apology-to-arsenal-fan/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:11:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cathal Breathnach</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thierry Henry has apologised for using inappropriate language towards an Arsenal fan at the final whistle of his side&#8217;s 3-2 defeat away to Swansea on Sunday. The 34-year old recently rejoined the north London club on a short-term loan deal after spending over 4 years away from the club and got his second spell at Arsenal off to the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" src="http://img.skysports.com/12/01/218x298/-Thierry-Henry-Arsenal-Leeds_2700354.jpg" alt="" width="218" height="298" />Thierry Henry has apologised for using inappropriate language towards an Arsenal fan at the final whistle of his side&#8217;s 3-2 defeat away to Swansea on Sunday.</p>
<p>The 34-year old recently rejoined the north London club on a short-term loan deal after spending over 4 years away from the club and got his second spell at Arsenal off to the perfect start by scoring the winner in their 3rd round FA Cup tie against Leeds.</p>
<p>However, things didn&#8217;t go as swimmingly in his latest appearances in the red and white after he and his team-mates came in for criticism from a small section of Arsenal fans at the Liberty Stadium on Sunday. Henry had urged his colleagues to go applaud the travelling fans. But, one particular fan saw this as an opportunity to abuse the players, something which Henry certainly did not appreciate.</p>
<p>&#8220;When I arrived in front of our own fans, I couldn&#8217;t understand the abuse the team were getting from one of them.&#8221; Henry told one leading English newspaper. &#8220;I wanted to tell the fan in question that we need their support not abuse. The sentiment was right but in hindsight could have been better expressed.&#8221;</p>
<p>Henry added: &#8220;So I would like to first and foremost apologise for using inappropriate language to that particular &#8216;supporter&#8217;. I didn&#8217;t intend to be malicious or threatening and am aware that it could have been said in a calmer manner.&#8221;</p>
<p>Very keen to hear Arsenal fans opinion&#8217;s on this one. Was Henry within his rights to shell out expletives to the fan yelling abuse, or was he in the wrong? Feel free to leave your comments below.</p>
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		<title>Manchester City 3 points clear once again</title>
		<link>http://www.football-corner.org/2012/01/16/manchester-city-3-points-clear-once-again/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:31:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cathal Breathnach</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Edin Dzeko]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[It wasn&#8217;t pretty, but a solitary Edin Dzeko goal was enough to earn Manchester City a hard-fought 1-0 win away to the Premier League&#8217;s bottom side, Wigan. Like many games at the DW Stadium this year, this one was spoiled due to huge divots popping up all over the playing surface. Misplaced passes were the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" src="http://img.skysports.com/12/01/218x298/Roberto-Mancini_2701142.jpg" alt="" width="218" height="298" />It wasn&#8217;t pretty, but a solitary Edin Dzeko goal was enough to earn Manchester City a hard-fought 1-0 win away to the Premier League&#8217;s bottom side, Wigan.</p>
<p>Like many games at the DW Stadium this year, this one was spoiled due to huge divots popping up all over the playing surface. Misplaced passes were the order of the day as both sides struggled to find any sort of rhythm.</p>
<p>Roberto Mancini&#8217;s side had a number of chances inside the Wigan box from well-timed crosses in the opening exchanges. However, both Stefan Savic and the match winner Dzeko failed to convert early on. The only goal came with 22 minutes on the clock.</p>
<p>A David Silva free whipped in from the left found the head of Dzeko who saw his glancing header beat Ali Al Habsi in the Wigan goal, to end an 11-game drought for the Bosnian.</p>
<p>Referee Martin Atkinson should have reduced the home side to ten men when Maynor Figueroa blatantly handled the ball on the half-way line to prevent Sergio Aguero from going through on goal. Atkinson opted instead to only show the Wigan defender a yellow card, much to the dismay of the City players and coaching staff.</p>
<p>It really was a game in which no player stood out. City keeper Joe Hart was awarded the man of the match, and to be fair, it was probably the right decision. He didn&#8217;t have a whole lot to do, but when called upon, the England stopper displayed his usual class.</p>
<p>With this result, City now move three points clear of neighbours United at the top of the table, and are now five points clear of their next opponents, Tottenham. Sunday&#8217;s games, City v Tottenham and Arsenal v United, could well be decisive in this season&#8217;s title race. City win and United fail to pick up all three points and that could be it.</p>
<p>What do you think? Feel free to leave your comments below.</p>
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