• MANCHESTER CITY RATINGS: Zack Steffen - 7: American goalkeeper not seriously called on in first half but was at full-stretch to palm Lo Celso's curling shot just after half-time. Getty
    MANCHESTER CITY RATINGS: Zack Steffen - 7: American goalkeeper not seriously called on in first half but was at full-stretch to palm Lo Celso's curling shot just after half-time. Getty
  • Kyle Walker - 7: Usual offensive display from the right-back, always wanting to push on and help the City attack. AP
    Kyle Walker - 7: Usual offensive display from the right-back, always wanting to push on and help the City attack. AP
  • Ruben Dias - 7: Should have picked up booking for foul in first half but generally looked in control. Was rarely troubled and helped keep Kane and Son quiet. AP
    Ruben Dias - 7: Should have picked up booking for foul in first half but generally looked in control. Was rarely troubled and helped keep Kane and Son quiet. AP
  • Aymeric Laporte - 7: Back in the team with John Stones suspended. Could have been sent-off for two risky challenges on Moura. Broke the deadlock with a towering header with eight minutes to go. Went close again with another header five minutes later. EPA
    Aymeric Laporte - 7: Back in the team with John Stones suspended. Could have been sent-off for two risky challenges on Moura. Broke the deadlock with a towering header with eight minutes to go. Went close again with another header five minutes later. EPA
  • Joao Cancelo - 8: Great piece of skill early on to leave Hojbjerg for dead down left and almost opened scoring but saw shot saved by Lloris just before break. A class act. Getty
    Joao Cancelo - 8: Great piece of skill early on to leave Hojbjerg for dead down left and almost opened scoring but saw shot saved by Lloris just before break. A class act. Getty
  • Fernandinho - 8: The fulcrum to City’s first-half domination and ran the show from base of midfield. Booked for foul on Hojbjerg as Dane threatened dangerous counter-attack just after break. Saw header saved well by Lloris in second half. AP
    Fernandinho - 8: The fulcrum to City’s first-half domination and ran the show from base of midfield. Booked for foul on Hojbjerg as Dane threatened dangerous counter-attack just after break. Saw header saved well by Lloris in second half. AP
  • Ilkay Gundogan - 7: Having a superb season and the German helped maintain the waves of sky blue pressure in opening 45 minutes. Headed difficult chance over at start of second half and fired another first-time shot wide with 20 minutes to go. AP
    Ilkay Gundogan - 7: Having a superb season and the German helped maintain the waves of sky blue pressure in opening 45 minutes. Headed difficult chance over at start of second half and fired another first-time shot wide with 20 minutes to go. AP
  • Kevin de Bruyne - 9: Started despite injury concerns and produced his usual array of passing brilliance – one swerving, dipping ball over defence very nearly picked out Sterling just before break was just outrageous skill. His free-kick set-up winner for Laporte. A fantastic performance. AFP
    Kevin de Bruyne - 9: Started despite injury concerns and produced his usual array of passing brilliance – one swerving, dipping ball over defence very nearly picked out Sterling just before break was just outrageous skill. His free-kick set-up winner for Laporte. A fantastic performance. AFP
  • Riyhad Mahrez - 8: A constant danger cutting inside and went close with two attempts on goal in first half. Had another fine strike well saved by Lloris in last 20 minutes. Has a first-touch of real quality. PA
    Riyhad Mahrez - 8: A constant danger cutting inside and went close with two attempts on goal in first half. Had another fine strike well saved by Lloris in last 20 minutes. Has a first-touch of real quality. PA
  • Phil Foden - 7: The little maestro started brilliantly and Spurs simply couldn’t handle him. Picked out Sterling with perfect cut-back after 15 minutes only for teammate to see shot blocked. Saw own shot deflected on to post midway through opening half when, arguably, he should have scored. AFP
    Phil Foden - 7: The little maestro started brilliantly and Spurs simply couldn’t handle him. Picked out Sterling with perfect cut-back after 15 minutes only for teammate to see shot blocked. Saw own shot deflected on to post midway through opening half when, arguably, he should have scored. AFP
  • Raheem Sterling - 8: His pace and trickery were a threat from the first minute. Chipped shot towards far post after half an hour flew across goal and out for goal kick. A constant nightmare for defenders. Getty
    Raheem Sterling - 8: His pace and trickery were a threat from the first minute. Chipped shot towards far post after half an hour flew across goal and out for goal kick. A constant nightmare for defenders. Getty
  • SUBS: Rodri – (On for Fernandinho 84’) N/A. PA
    SUBS: Rodri – (On for Fernandinho 84’) N/A. PA
  • Bernardo Silva – (On for De Bruyne 87’) N/A.
    Bernardo Silva – (On for De Bruyne 87’) N/A.
  • TOTTENHAM RATINGS: Hugo Lloris - 8: A busy first half as City peppered his goal with shots without finding the back of the net. Numerous good stops in second half including a lovely one-handed save from Mahrez. EPA
    TOTTENHAM RATINGS: Hugo Lloris - 8: A busy first half as City peppered his goal with shots without finding the back of the net. Numerous good stops in second half including a lovely one-handed save from Mahrez. EPA
  • Serge Aurier - 5: Good covering challenge to stop Sterling shooting in first few minutes and almost picked out Kane with searching cross 19 minutes in but, like rest of defence, spent first half just hanging on against relentless pressure. Gave away needless free-kick that lead to Laporte’s goal. AP
    Serge Aurier - 5: Good covering challenge to stop Sterling shooting in first few minutes and almost picked out Kane with searching cross 19 minutes in but, like rest of defence, spent first half just hanging on against relentless pressure. Gave away needless free-kick that lead to Laporte’s goal. AP
  • Toby Alderweireld - 6: Struggled against City’s high pressing, particularly in first half. Weak shot wide of target after 20 minutes. Last-ditch challenge turned Foden shot onto post. Tough afternoon. Reuters
    Toby Alderweireld - 6: Struggled against City’s high pressing, particularly in first half. Weak shot wide of target after 20 minutes. Last-ditch challenge turned Foden shot onto post. Tough afternoon. Reuters
  • Eric Dier - 6: Vital block on Sterling shot in opening quarter of an hour but guilty of giving away possession on several occasions. AFP
    Eric Dier - 6: Vital block on Sterling shot in opening quarter of an hour but guilty of giving away possession on several occasions. AFP
  • Sergio Reguilon - 4: Too easily beaten by Sterling’s pace after 10 minutes and could easily have picked up two bookings before half-hour mark. Kept allowing Mahrez to cut inside onto his favoureed left foot. Endured a tough old 90 minutes of relentless pressure. EPA
    Sergio Reguilon - 4: Too easily beaten by Sterling’s pace after 10 minutes and could easily have picked up two bookings before half-hour mark. Kept allowing Mahrez to cut inside onto his favoureed left foot. Endured a tough old 90 minutes of relentless pressure. EPA
  • Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg - 6: Skinned by Cancelo in opening five minutes and was constantly over-ran by City in midfield. Wasted excellent Spurs counter-attack on the hour when he passed ball out for goal-kick rather than going towards goal – then tried to blame his teammate. PA
    Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg - 6: Skinned by Cancelo in opening five minutes and was constantly over-ran by City in midfield. Wasted excellent Spurs counter-attack on the hour when he passed ball out for goal-kick rather than going towards goal – then tried to blame his teammate. PA
  • Harry Winks - 5: Out in the cold under Jose Mourinho, English midfielder back in team and would have been given boost by a couple of good early interceptions. City, though, pretty much ran the midfield for most of match. AP
    Harry Winks - 5: Out in the cold under Jose Mourinho, English midfielder back in team and would have been given boost by a couple of good early interceptions. City, though, pretty much ran the midfield for most of match. AP
  • Giovani Lo Celso - 6: Gave away ludicrous foul on edge of own box in first half and would have been relieved that De Bryune could only fire his free-kick into wall. Forced good save out of Steffen just after half-time. EPA
    Giovani Lo Celso - 6: Gave away ludicrous foul on edge of own box in first half and would have been relieved that De Bryune could only fire his free-kick into wall. Forced good save out of Steffen just after half-time. EPA
  • Lucas Moura - 6: His pace was Spurs' only hope on counter-attack in first half and found himself brought down by City on several occasions when looking to launch counter-attacks. AP
    Lucas Moura - 6: His pace was Spurs' only hope on counter-attack in first half and found himself brought down by City on several occasions when looking to launch counter-attacks. AP
  • Son Heung-min - 5: Awful pass backwards almost put Sterling through on goal in first couple of minutes and little chance to make difference at the other end of the pitch. Very disappointing from the South Korean. PA
    Son Heung-min - 5: Awful pass backwards almost put Sterling through on goal in first couple of minutes and little chance to make difference at the other end of the pitch. Very disappointing from the South Korean. PA
  • Harry Kane - 5: Declared himself fit after picking up an ankle injury but Spurs’ star striker could only watch City launch wave after wave of attacks. Not match fit and had no chances to score. PA
    Harry Kane - 5: Declared himself fit after picking up an ankle injury but Spurs’ star striker could only watch City launch wave after wave of attacks. Not match fit and had no chances to score. PA
  • SUBS: Gareth Bale – (On for Moura 67’) 5: Would have been disappointed not to have started but couldn’t turn the blue tide after coming on. Reuters
    SUBS: Gareth Bale – (On for Moura 67’) 5: Would have been disappointed not to have started but couldn’t turn the blue tide after coming on. Reuters
  • Moussa Sissoko – (On for Lo Celso 67’) 5: Out-muscled and out-jumped by Laporte for goal. AP
    Moussa Sissoko – (On for Lo Celso 67’) 5: Out-muscled and out-jumped by Laporte for goal. AP
  • Dele Alli – (On for Hojbjerg 84’) N/A. Steven Bergwijn – (On for Aurier 90’) N/A. Reuters
    Dele Alli – (On for Hojbjerg 84’) N/A. Steven Bergwijn – (On for Aurier 90’) N/A. Reuters

Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur player ratings: Kevin de Bruyne 9, Riyhad Mahrez 8; Hugo Lloris 8, Harry Kane 5


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Pep Guardiola felt Manchester City more than deserved their latest League Cup success.

Aymeric Laporte headed a late winner as City claimed the trophy for a fourth successive year with a 1-0 victory over Tottenham at Wembley.

City thoroughly dominated the contest, racking up 21 attempts on goal to Spurs' two in front of 2,000 of their own fans.

"We went out to play at an incredible level, with incredible quality," said City manager Guardiola.

"I'm so delighted for the guys and, for the guys who didn't play, the first thought is always for them. They deserved to play but unfortunately they couldn't.

"It was the fourth time in a row. It was a nice competition – Arsenal, Man United away and Spurs to win it.

"It was more than well deserved and it was good for us to share it with our people. There was some good noise. We did it for them. They represented the people at home."

Tottenham caretaker manager Ryan Mason said his players were hurting after failing to end a 13-year trophy drought.

"Pain. It hurts. I've been sitting in there as a player, I've played for this football club and lost a final, I know what it's like," Mason, who was only appointed on an interim basis on Tuesday due to Jose Mourinho's sacking, said.

"I know that feeling. It's normal that they're hurting. It's normal, because it shows that they care.

"And this group of players care deeply about this football club. I think we saw that today, they gave absolutely everything, 100 per cent commitment. We tried, we tried, it wasn't enough today, that's tough to take.

"City are a great side, an incredible team but I think our group of players gave everything with what they have had to deal with in seven days, the lack of preparation but they gave everything, absolutely everything. That is something to be proud of.

"I think when you lose a cup final, it's disappointing. We're all hurting. I am, the players are and I'm sure the fans are and everyone associated with the football club. It's difficult to take. Obviously it's my job, a coach's job to start giving the players a platform and start preparing, start planning."

The bio

Academics: Phd in strategic management in University of Wales

Number one caps: His best-seller caps are in shades of grey, blue, black and yellow

Reading: Is immersed in books on colours to understand more about the usage of different shades

Sport: Started playing polo two years ago. Helps him relax, plus he enjoys the speed and focus

Cars: Loves exotic cars and currently drives a Bentley Bentayga

Holiday: Favourite travel destinations are London and St Tropez

Avatar: Fire and Ash

Director: James Cameron

Starring: Sam Worthington, Sigourney Weaver, Zoe Saldana

Rating: 4.5/5

What can victims do?

Always use only regulated platforms

Stop all transactions and communication on suspicion

Save all evidence (screenshots, chat logs, transaction IDs)

Report to local authorities

Warn others to prevent further harm

Courtesy: Crystal Intelligence

Coming soon

Torno Subito by Massimo Bottura

When the W Dubai – The Palm hotel opens at the end of this year, one of the highlights will be Massimo Bottura’s new restaurant, Torno Subito, which promises “to take guests on a journey back to 1960s Italy”. It is the three Michelinstarred chef’s first venture in Dubai and should be every bit as ambitious as you would expect from the man whose restaurant in Italy, Osteria Francescana, was crowned number one in this year’s list of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants.

Akira Back Dubai

Another exciting opening at the W Dubai – The Palm hotel is South Korean chef Akira Back’s new restaurant, which will continue to showcase some of the finest Asian food in the world. Back, whose Seoul restaurant, Dosa, won a Michelin star last year, describes his menu as,  “an innovative Japanese cuisine prepared with a Korean accent”.

Dinner by Heston Blumenthal

The highly experimental chef, whose dishes are as much about spectacle as taste, opens his first restaurant in Dubai next year. Housed at The Royal Atlantis Resort & Residences, Dinner by Heston Blumenthal will feature contemporary twists on recipes that date back to the 1300s, including goats’ milk cheesecake. Always remember with a Blumenthal dish: nothing is quite as it seems. 

Benefits of first-time home buyers' scheme
  • Priority access to new homes from participating developers
  • Discounts on sales price of off-plan units
  • Flexible payment plans from developers
  • Mortgages with better interest rates, faster approval times and reduced fees
  • DLD registration fee can be paid through banks or credit cards at zero interest rates
TEACHERS' PAY - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Pay varies significantly depending on the school, its rating and the curriculum. Here's a rough guide as of January 2021:

- top end schools tend to pay Dh16,000-17,000 a month - plus a monthly housing allowance of up to Dh6,000. These tend to be British curriculum schools rated 'outstanding' or 'very good', followed by American schools

- average salary across curriculums and skill levels is about Dh10,000, recruiters say

- it is becoming more common for schools to provide accommodation, sometimes in an apartment block with other teachers, rather than hand teachers a cash housing allowance

- some strong performing schools have cut back on salaries since the pandemic began, sometimes offering Dh16,000 including the housing allowance, which reflects the slump in rental costs, and sheer demand for jobs

- maths and science teachers are most in demand and some schools will pay up to Dh3,000 more than other teachers in recognition of their technical skills

- at the other end of the market, teachers in some Indian schools, where fees are lower and competition among applicants is intense, can be paid as low as Dh3,000 per month

- in Indian schools, it has also become common for teachers to share residential accommodation, living in a block with colleagues

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The specs

Price, base / as tested Dh12 million

Engine 8.0-litre quad-turbo, W16

Gearbox seven-speed dual clutch auto

Power 1479 @ 6,700rpm

Torque 1600Nm @ 2,000rpm 0-100kph: 2.6 seconds 0-200kph: 6.1 seconds

Top speed 420 kph (governed)

Fuel economy, combined 35.2L / 100km (est)

UPI facts

More than 2.2 million Indian tourists arrived in UAE in 2023
More than 3.5 million Indians reside in UAE
Indian tourists can make purchases in UAE using rupee accounts in India through QR-code-based UPI real-time payment systems
Indian residents in UAE can use their non-resident NRO and NRE accounts held in Indian banks linked to a UAE mobile number for UPI transactions

'Outclassed in Kuwait'
Taleb Alrefai, 
HBKU Press 

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Children who witnessed blood bath want to help others

Aged just 11, Khulood Al Najjar’s daughter, Nora, bravely attempted to fight off Philip Spence. Her finger was injured when she put her hand in between the claw hammer and her mother’s head.

As a vital witness, she was forced to relive the ordeal by police who needed to identify the attacker and ensure he was found guilty.

Now aged 16, Nora has decided she wants to dedicate her career to helping other victims of crime.

“It was very horrible for her. She saw her mum, dying, just next to her eyes. But now she just wants to go forward,” said Khulood, speaking about how her eldest daughter was dealing with the trauma of the incident five years ago. “She is saying, 'mama, I want to be a lawyer, I want to help people achieve justice'.”

Khulood’s youngest daughter, Fatima, was seven at the time of the attack and attempted to help paramedics responding to the incident.

“Now she wants to be a maxillofacial doctor,” Khulood said. “She said to me ‘it is because a maxillofacial doctor returned your face, mama’. Now she wants to help people see themselves in the mirror again.”

Khulood’s son, Saeed, was nine in 2014 and slept through the attack. While he did not witness the trauma, this made it more difficult for him to understand what had happened. He has ambitions to become an engineer.

PRIMERA LIGA FIXTURES

All times UAE ( 4 GMT)

Saturday
Atletico Madrid v Sevilla (3pm) 
Alaves v Real Madrid (6.15pm) 
Malaga v Athletic Bilbao (8.30pm) 
Girona v Barcelona (10.45pm)

Sunday
Espanyol v Deportivo la Coruna (2pm) 
Getafe v Villarreal (6.15pm) 
Eibar v Celta Vigo (8.30pm)
Las Palmas v Leganes (8.30pm)
Real Sociedad v Valencia (10.45pm)

Monday
Real Betis v Levante (11.pm)

The specs: 2018 Peugeot 5008

Price, base / as tested: Dh99,900 / Dh134,900

Engine: 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder

Transmission: Six-speed automatic

Power: 165hp @ 6,000rpm

Torque: 240Nm @ 1,400rpm

Fuel economy, combined: 5.8L / 100km

Joker: Folie a Deux

Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga, Brendan Gleeson

Director: Todd Phillips 

Rating: 2/5

Places to go for free coffee
  • Cherish Cafe Dubai, Dubai Investment Park, are giving away free coffees all day. 
  • La Terrace, Four Points by Sheraton Bur Dubai, are serving their first 50 guests one coffee and four bite-sized cakes
  • Wild & The Moon will be giving away a free espresso with every purchase on International Coffee Day
  • Orange Wheels welcome parents are to sit, relax and enjoy goodies at ‘Café O’ along with a free coffee
Who was Alfred Nobel?

The Nobel Prize was created by wealthy Swedish chemist and entrepreneur Alfred Nobel.

  • In his will he dictated that the bulk of his estate should be used to fund "prizes to those who, during the preceding year, have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind".
  • Nobel is best known as the inventor of dynamite, but also wrote poetry and drama and could speak Russian, French, English and German by the age of 17. The five original prize categories reflect the interests closest to his heart.
  • Nobel died in 1896 but it took until 1901, following a legal battle over his will, before the first prizes were awarded.