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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T16:15:22+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Blow for Arsenal as Ben White ruled out for rest of season</news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/clayton-mcmillen-munster-internal-review-7037673-May2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T15:38:37+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'I welcome any review' - McMillan welcomes Munster Rugby review </news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Munster Rugby head coach, Clayton McMillan.  ]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['I welcome any review' - McMillan welcomes Munster Rugby review ]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/clare-tipperary-munster-u20-hurling-final-7037545-May2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T15:35:55+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Big calls over player availability surround Tipperary-Clare Munster final</news:title>
            <news:keywords>All-Ireland U20 Hurling Championship, GAA, Hurling, Midweek GAA, midweek hurling</news:keywords>
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        <image:title><![CDATA[Big calls over player availability surround Tipperary-Clare Munster final]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/arsenal-your-stories-7037411-May2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T15:21:35+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Are you an Arsenal fan? We want to hear how you're feeling ahead of the double run-in</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[A massive few weeks lie ahead for Arsenal.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Are you an Arsenal fan? We want to hear how you're feeling ahead of the double run-in]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/georgia-rugby-ban-7037328-May2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T15:00:00+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Ex-Georgia rugby captain Sharikadze gets 11-year ban after doping scandal</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Merab Sharikadze (file photo).]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Ex-Georgia rugby captain Sharikadze gets 11-year ban after doping scandal]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/referee-champions-cup-7037418-May2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T12:53:53+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Karl Dickson to take charge of Leinster's Champions Cup final</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Karl Dickson. ]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Karl Dickson to take charge of Leinster's Champions Cup final]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/the-42fm-45-7037367-May2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T12:48:24+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>The Predictions Episode</news:title>
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        <image:title><![CDATA[The Predictions Episode]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/aileen-gilroy-aflw-retirement-7037327-May2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T11:59:45+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Aileen Gilroy calls time on AFLW career - 'She's made a lasting impression'</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[End of the line: Aileen Gilroy.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Aileen Gilroy calls time on AFLW career - 'She's made a lasting impression']]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/lewis-crocker-liam-paro-title-fight-7037261-May2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T11:10:43+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Belfast's Crocker to defend IBF welterweight world title against Paro in Brisbane</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Boxing, Brisbane, Gloves Up, Lewis Crocker, Liam Paro, Pat Rafter Arena</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Lewis Crocker celebrates after defeating Paddy Donovan.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Belfast's Crocker to defend IBF welterweight world title against Paro in Brisbane]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/connacht-gerard-mullen-7033989-May2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T11:07:00+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Connacht appoint Mullen as Lancaster's new backs coach</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Harlequins skills coach Gerard Mullen.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Connacht appoint Mullen as Lancaster's new backs coach]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/gaa-fixtures-tv-4-7037223-May2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T10:43:26+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>6 GAA senior games live on TV-streaming in next weekend's schedule</news:title>
            <news:keywords>GAA, Leinster, Munster, Plan Ahead, Ulster</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Tipperary's Robert Doyle and Clare's Tony Kelly.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[6 GAA senior games live on TV-streaming in next weekend's schedule]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/munster-rugby-confirm-independent-governance-and-organisational-review-7037195-May2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T10:33:11+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Munster Rugby confirm independent governance and organisational review</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Munster, Rugby, Testing times, none</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Thomond Park.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Munster Rugby confirm independent governance and organisational review]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/tottenham-relegation-battle-7037142-May2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T08:34:22+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'It will be tough until the last minute' – Tottenham preparing for tense relegation fight</news:title>
            <news:keywords>down to the wire, Leeds, Premier League, Roberto De Zerbi, Tottenham Hotspur</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c1.thejournal.ie/media/2026/05/london-uk-11th-may-2026-roberto-de-zerbi-spurs-manager-at-the-end-of-the-game-during-the-tottenham-hotspur-v-leeds-united-premier-league-match-at-the-tottenham-hotspur-stadium-london-this-imag-87630a9c-399e-4402-af75-9d2b2a2786f0-630x418.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi with his players after their draw against Leeds.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['It will be tough until the last minute' – Tottenham preparing for tense relegation fight]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/jacques-nienaber-leinster-10-7036938-May2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T07:00:57+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'It's not reported on a lot' - Nienaber hails Leinster's ability to produce homegrown players</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Leinster coach Jacques Nienaber.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['It's not reported on a lot' - Nienaber hails Leinster's ability to produce homegrown players]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/down-american-football-adam-mccann-gibbs-7036835-May2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T06:45:10+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>McCann-Gibbs becomes unlikely gridiron star as he debuts for Tar Heels</news:title>
            <news:keywords>American Football, college ball, College Football Classic, Down, glenn, Kicker</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Adam McCann-Gibbs of University of North Carolina. ]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[McCann-Gibbs becomes unlikely gridiron star as he debuts for Tar Heels]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ireland-scotland-aviva-stadium-erin-king-7036622-May2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-12T06:30:06+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'We can't believe we're actually getting to finally play here'</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Erin King, ireland womens rugby, Record Breakers, Rugby, Women's Six Nations</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Erin King pictured at Aviva Stadium on Monday.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['We can't believe we're actually getting to finally play here']]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/tottenham-leeds-match-report-7036862-May2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-11T22:36:17+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Tottenham two points above relegation zone after draw with Leeds</news:title>
            <news:keywords>All Square, Leeds United, Premier League, Soccer, Tottenham Hotspur</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Leeds United's Ethan Ampadu and Tottenham Hotspur's Richarlison after their sides played out a draw.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Tottenham two points above relegation zone after draw with Leeds]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/millwall-v-hull-city-match-report-7036886-May2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-11T22:24:53+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Subs Belloumi and Gelhardt fire Hull City into Championship play-off final</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Championship, Hull City, Millwall, Onwards, Soccer</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c0.thejournal.ie/media/2026/05/hull-citys-mohamed-belloumi-celebrates-scoring-their-sides-first-goal-of-the-game-during-the-sky-bet-championship-play-off-semi-final-second-leg-match-at-the-den-london-picture-date-monday-may-11-9f1e070e-6c1c-470a-a8e4-49ea38f7e0bb-630x415.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Hull City players celebrate a goal by Mohamed Belloumi.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Subs Belloumi and Gelhardt fire Hull City into Championship play-off final]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/gpa-agm-motions-2-7036998-May2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-11T22:04:59+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Motion for 'equitable promotion' across all four GAA codes passed at GPA AGM</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Advocacy, Camogie, GAA, Gaelic Football, GPA, Hurling</news:keywords>
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        <image:title><![CDATA[Motion for 'equitable promotion' across all four GAA codes passed at GPA AGM]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/munster-minor-fotball-results-7036899-May2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-11T21:26:03+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Kerry power away from Clare in second half to join Cork in Munster minor football final</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Clare GAA, Cork GAA, GAA, Gaelic Football, Kerry GAA, Munster Minor Football Championship, Results, Waterford GAA</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Kerry got the better of Clare this evening while Cork were convincing winners against Waterford.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Kerry power away from Clare in second half to join Cork in Munster minor football final]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/connacht-munster-analysis-7036494-May2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-11T20:08:01+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Connected, confident Connacht prove too good for Munster</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Attack, Connacht, connected, IN FLOW, Munster</news:keywords>
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        <image:title><![CDATA[Connected, confident Connacht prove too good for Munster]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/urc-play-off-permutations-7036722-May2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:title>The play-off permutations for the provinces ahead of the URC's final regular-season round</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Rahul Dravid is the owner of Dublin's new European T20 Premier League franchise.]]></image:caption>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-11T18:30:18+01:00</news:publication_date>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Arsenal and West Ham players challenge in injury-time.]]></image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/liverpool-diogo-jota-sculpture-7036800-May2026/</loc>
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        <image:title><![CDATA[Liverpool share images of Forever 20 sculpture tribute to Diogo Jota and brother]]></image:title>
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        <image:title><![CDATA[Come for the VAR chat, stay for the EastEnders bombshell]]></image:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-11T15:48:00+01:00</news:publication_date>
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        <image:title><![CDATA[Thaakir Abrahams leaves Munster to sign for Bulls, while Diarmuid Kilgallen extends deal]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/leinster-rugby-urc-ospreys-7036536-May2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-11T14:45:46+01:00</news:publication_date>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Leinster's Jordan Larmour.]]></image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/jaden-umeh-ireland-7036511-May2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-11T14:19:13+01:00</news:publication_date>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/tailteann-cup-draw-5-7036462-May2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-11T14:04:53+01:00</news:publication_date>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Limerick's Jimmy Lee and Wicklow's Oisin McConville.]]></image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/urc-podcast-7036481-May2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-11T13:34:06+01:00</news:publication_date>
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Kerrys David Clifford celebrates after he scores a goal]]></image:caption>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Burnley's Hannibal Mejbri takes on Ian Maatsen of Aston Villa.]]></image:caption>
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