Jermain Defoe went goal crazy helping himself to five goals as Tottenham annihilated Wigan at White Hart Lane.

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COS's newest contributor is a lifelong Tottenham fan and understandably rather happy this evening!

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OK so just got back from White Hart Lane and I am obviously buzzing with excitement and before I delve into the latest internet mutterings linking us with every footballer in the known universe I have a few things to impart about today's game.

Rafa considering move for former arch rival striker.

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Liverpool are reported to be lining up a January loan move for Real Madrid striker Ruud van Nistelrooy.

Not Barcelona this time!

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Inter and Arsenal could be about to enter negotiations for a deal that would see Mario Balotelli swap places with Francesc Fabregas.

A David Dunn goal and an own goal from Sam Ricketts were enough to give Blackburn Rovers all three points in this local derby.

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0-1 Dunn

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A remarkable late pair of goals gave Dundee United a well deserved win over Celtic.

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An unconvincing performance from Real Madrid was still sufficient to edge past Santander at the Bernabeu.

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An injury hit Barca side were held by a battling Bilbao outfit.

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Emile Heskey salvaged a point for Aston Villa at Turf Moor.

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A Lee Bowyer strike gave Birmingham all three points in this cagey encounter.

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Goals galore at the KC Stadium as this relegation threatened pair shared a thrilling six goal feast.

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Rafa Benitez was unable to get his side back on track and once again poor defending cost his side valuable points.

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Arsenal fell to a surprise defeat at the Stadium of Light after Darren Bent struck late on.

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Chelsea stormed past Wolves thanks chiefly to a fantastic performance from Michael Essien wh scored a brace.

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Sir Alex's Man United side eased past Everton in this one sided encounter at Old Trafford.

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Adrian Clarke and Iain Spragg are in fine form on Episode 29 of the world famous Soccerlens Podcast.Â

There's a host of juicy topics to get stuck into this week and the duo's heated debate centres on Thierry Henry's lack of sportsmanship, the miracle powers of horse placenta and the prospects for manager-less Scotland.

Surely a good defence doesn't turn bad overnight and therefore a move for new additions at the back is a tad of a knee-jerk reaction?

WEST HAM could have a fight on their hands to keep their star players after reports emerged that Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is planning a £15million double raid for defenders Matthew Upson and Herita Ilunga.

Thank God, it's over! This was truly the interlull from hell. Not only was our best current player injured for almost two months, but our best former player has been branded "a cheat" and "a liar." I have refrained from covering and incessantly commenting on this whole affair because I am just absolutely sick to death of the British media.

CaughtOffside contributor considers the ramifications of Fabio Capello considering selecting players born outside the British Isles.

So Fabio Capello's considering selecting some bloke called Aaron Hunt for the England squad. To me, he sounds like a Division One workhorse who's kicking lumps out of people at Colchester.

Redknapp sets sights on high profile wing wizard.

Spurs and Portsmouth both want to sign Marseille's Hatem Ben Arfa who has fallen out with Didier Deschamps and his shiny black leather jacket. Ben Arfa has accused Deschamps of "breaking his balls". Deschamps says he didn't break his balls, they were already broken and actually he was only trying to fix them and he may have slightly chipped one while he was doing it but it's not his fault if his balls are actually quite badly made and frankly quite cheap in the first place.

So the last international break of the noughties has been and gone, we know who will be lining up in South Africa next summer, and we know that Robin Van Persie's ligaments will soon be enjoying the sweet, sweet smell of placenta fluid as he looks to regain the momentum lost in another meaningless friendly.

In the wake of Ireland's heartbreaking aggregate defeat to France, where Thierry Henry's handballed assist for William Gallas to score an equaliser in extra time denied a team who had performed magnificently to haul themselves level, we pay tribute to five of the greatest footballing heartbreakers in recent memory.

Nine months, 456 matches, and controversy aplenty. And it all comes down to to one game, one high-octane head-to-head for the title.

The fourteenth season of Major League Soccer is nearing its end and, while Seattle Sounders have skewed an otherwise worrying attendance picture, the action on the field has impressed.

Raul Meireles scored to give Portugal a win and earn them a spot at South Africa 2010.

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Slovenia managed a shock victory over Guus Hiddink's Russia to reach the World Cup Finals.

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A Thierry Henry handball cost Ireland a chance of a glorious win in Paris and France sneak into South Africa 2010.

0-1 Keane

1-1 Gallas

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A solitary goal from Dimitris Salpigidis was enough to see Greece through to South Africa 2010.

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A stunning strike from Antar Yahia earned Algeria a place in the 2010 World Cup in South Africa after a bad tempered encounter between the two north African nations.

Figthing erupts early on

Said goes close for Egypt

Yahia almost puts Algeria one up

Algeria go close again

Algerian keeper makes a great save

0-1 Yahia

Ghezzal goes close to making it two nil

Egypt almost equalize

Egypt thwarted again

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Rafa eyes up Italian wonderkid.

Rafael Benitez is the latest Premier League manager thought to be watching Italian youngster Sebastian Giovinco.

The 22-year-old was recently linked with both Arsenal and West Ham, but now Liverpool are thought to be monitoring his progress and contemplating a possible move.

Carlo Ancelotti closes in on Argentine sharp shooter.

Chelsea will push through a £40m deal for Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero it was reported today.

The Argentine international has been a long term target for the Stamford Bridge outfit and it would appear that a deal will finally go through in January.

But don't worry its all in a good cause! Check out the video below which shows Arsenal's stars doing their bit for charity in an amusing way. If you want to make a donation please visit www.beagoonerbeagiver.org or just CLICK HERE

Old horse face heading back to the Premier League?

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Arsène Wenger will protect Arsenal's title challenge against further injury by air-lifting Herita Ilunga from West Ham and then heading over to Real Madrid to evacuate none other than Martin Keown's old mucker, Ruud van Nistelrooy.

Looking for a miracle.

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Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni is unlikely to make any changes for Wednesday's World Cup play-off second leg against France in Paris.

The Brazillians have long been regarded as the Kings of football, widely considered the most stylish, attractive and best football team in the world.

The samba stars have produced a long line of brilliant individuals: Pele, Zico, Romario, Rivaldo, Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, the list goes on.

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England's second-string lost to Brazil on Saturday in Doha, an event that was expected but led to the expected round of national team bashing by the English press.