CHELSEA RATINGS: Kepa Arrizabalaga 8 – The Spaniard did not have much to do in his return to the starting line-up, but dealt well when called into action. Secured his side the victory after saving Hardie’s penalty in the 118th minute. AFP
CHELSEA RATINGS: Kepa Arrizabalaga 8 – The Spaniard did not have much to do in his return to the starting line-up, but dealt well when called into action. Secured his side the victory after saving Hardie’s penalty in the 118th minute. AFP
Malang Sarr 6 – Moved into centre-back after the introduction of Alonso at half time. A disciplined performance until a sloppy challenge against Hardie gave Plymouth the opportunity to equalise. AFP
Malang Sarr 6 – Moved into centre-back after the introduction of Alonso at half time. A disciplined performance until a sloppy challenge against Hardie gave Plymouth the opportunity to equalise. AFP
Antonio Rudiger 7 – Looked largely untroubled in a quiet performance in the heart of defence. AP
Antonio Rudiger 7 – Looked largely untroubled in a quiet performance in the heart of defence. AP
Andreas Christensen 5 – An average display in his return to defence, which was cut short after being replaced by Alonso at half time. PA
Andreas Christensen 5 – An average display in his return to defence, which was cut short after being replaced by Alonso at half time. PA
Cesar Azpilicueta 7 – A commanding display from the captain who equalised with a clever backheel finish after finding himself free in the six-yard box at 40 minutes. Replaced at the end with cramp. Reuters
Cesar Azpilicueta 7 – A commanding display from the captain who equalised with a clever backheel finish after finding himself free in the six-yard box at 40 minutes. Replaced at the end with cramp. Reuters
Jorginho 6 – Came close to getting on the scoresheet with a deflected shot wide in added time of the first half. Booked after 20 minutes. AFP
Jorginho 6 – Came close to getting on the scoresheet with a deflected shot wide in added time of the first half. Booked after 20 minutes. AFP
Mateo Kovacic 7 – Unlucky not to score in the first half after a thumping shot ricocheted off the crossbar after 10 minutes and the Croatian was denied again by the post at 37 minutes. Replaced by Werner after 82 minutes. PA
Mateo Kovacic 7 – Unlucky not to score in the first half after a thumping shot ricocheted off the crossbar after 10 minutes and the Croatian was denied again by the post at 37 minutes. Replaced by Werner after 82 minutes. PA
Mason Mount 6 – Came in and out of the game and showed moments of his quality, assisting the Chelsea equaliser, and coming close with a curling shot denied by Cooper at 74 minutes. AFP
Mason Mount 6 – Came in and out of the game and showed moments of his quality, assisting the Chelsea equaliser, and coming close with a curling shot denied by Cooper at 74 minutes. AFP
Callum Hudson-Odoi 7 – Looked lively and his direct running troubled the Plymouth defence. Became the second Chelsea player to hit the woodwork but could have done better with the header. Unlucky to be replaced by Havertz after 64 minutes. Reuters
Callum Hudson-Odoi 7 – Looked lively and his direct running troubled the Plymouth defence. Became the second Chelsea player to hit the woodwork but could have done better with the header. Unlucky to be replaced by Havertz after 64 minutes. Reuters
Hakim Ziyech 7 – Looked Chelsea’s biggest creator all afternoon. Can be faulted for conceding the free kick which led to Plymouth’s opener. PA
Hakim Ziyech 7 – Looked Chelsea’s biggest creator all afternoon. Can be faulted for conceding the free kick which led to Plymouth’s opener. PA
Romelu Lukaku 5 – The Belgian looked off the pace in the first half and poor defending against Gillesphey saw Chelsea concede the opening goal. Came closest at 53 minutes but he could not reach Ziyech’s cross. PA
Romelu Lukaku 5 – The Belgian looked off the pace in the first half and poor defending against Gillesphey saw Chelsea concede the opening goal. Came closest at 53 minutes but he could not reach Ziyech’s cross. PA
SUBS: Marcos Alonso (Christensen, 46') 7 – Scored the winner after a smart finish just before the end of the first half of extra time. AP
SUBS: Marcos Alonso (Christensen, 46') 7 – Scored the winner after a smart finish just before the end of the first half of extra time. AP
Kai Havertz (Christensen, 66') 7 – Brought much-needed quality to his side with a smart one-two with Werner before assisting Alonso’s winner. Carded late into added time. Reuters
Kai Havertz (Christensen, 66') 7 – Brought much-needed quality to his side with a smart one-two with Werner before assisting Alonso’s winner. Carded late into added time. Reuters
Timo Werner (Kovacic, 82') N/A – A poor performance from the German who lacked confidence and any real quality. Getty
Timo Werner (Kovacic, 82') N/A – A poor performance from the German who lacked confidence and any real quality. Getty
Saul Niguez (Mount, 98) N/A – Made little impact in added time against a tiring Plymouth side. Trevoh Chalobah (Azpilacueta, 98) N/A. Reuters
Saul Niguez (Mount, 98) N/A – Made little impact in added time against a tiring Plymouth side. Trevoh Chalobah (Azpilacueta, 98) N/A. Reuters
PLYMOUTH RATINGS: Michael Cooper 8 – Gained composure as game went on to produce some vital interventions, including nine saves. Saved by the woodwork but cannot be faulted for conceding from a clever Azpilicueta finish. Impressive performance from the young keeper. PA
PLYMOUTH RATINGS: Michael Cooper 8 – Gained composure as game went on to produce some vital interventions, including nine saves. Saved by the woodwork but cannot be faulted for conceding from a clever Azpilicueta finish. Impressive performance from the young keeper. PA
Dan Scarr 7 – A solid display from the centre-back who was positioned well to clear the danger and some important blocks relieved his team from mounting Chelsea pressure. AFP
Dan Scarr 7 – A solid display from the centre-back who was positioned well to clear the danger and some important blocks relieved his team from mounting Chelsea pressure. AFP
James Wilson 6 - The Welshman dealt with his defensive duties well and a vital intervention saw him force Hudson-Odoi out of play after a dangerous run at 22 minutes. Getty
James Wilson 6 - The Welshman dealt with his defensive duties well and a vital intervention saw him force Hudson-Odoi out of play after a dangerous run at 22 minutes. Getty
Macauley Gillesphey 7 – Gave a dream start, outmuscling Lukaku to open the scoring with a glancing header at eight minutes. Followed up with a dogged performance in defence. AFP
Macauley Gillesphey 7 – Gave a dream start, outmuscling Lukaku to open the scoring with a glancing header at eight minutes. Followed up with a dogged performance in defence. AFP
Joe Edwards 7 – Enjoyed a good battle against Hudson-Odoi in the first half and produced a brilliant piece of defending at 65 minutes to race back and deny Havertz on the counter. Reuters
Joe Edwards 7 – Enjoyed a good battle against Hudson-Odoi in the first half and produced a brilliant piece of defending at 65 minutes to race back and deny Havertz on the counter. Reuters
Panutche Camara 7 – The Guinea-Bissau international worked hard in the middle of the park and made some key interceptions at the edge of his box. Replaced in the first half of extra time for Broom. Getty
Panutche Camara 7 – The Guinea-Bissau international worked hard in the middle of the park and made some key interceptions at the edge of his box. Replaced in the first half of extra time for Broom. Getty
Jordan Houghton 6 – The former Chelsea academy player marked his return to Stamford Bridge with the free kick delivery that assisted the opening goal. Getty
Jordan Houghton 6 – The former Chelsea academy player marked his return to Stamford Bridge with the free kick delivery that assisted the opening goal. Getty
Danny Mayor 6 – Moved the ball well from midfield in a tiring display that saw him replaced by Randell after 77 minutes. AP
Danny Mayor 6 – Moved the ball well from midfield in a tiring display that saw him replaced by Randell after 77 minutes. AP
Conor Grant 6 – Solid enough defensively and was replaced by Law after 95 minutes. Getty
Conor Grant 6 – Solid enough defensively and was replaced by Law after 95 minutes. Getty
Luke Jephcott 5 – Struggled to get into the game and was replaced by Ennis after 58 minutes. AFP
Luke Jephcott 5 – Struggled to get into the game and was replaced by Ennis after 58 minutes. AFP
Jordon Garrick 7 - The Swansea loanee was a standout performer. His relentless work rate got his team into some promising positions, and he was given a deserved rest after 68 minutes. AFP
Jordon Garrick 7 - The Swansea loanee was a standout performer. His relentless work rate got his team into some promising positions, and he was given a deserved rest after 68 minutes. AFP
SUBS: Niall Ennis (Jephcott, 58) 6 – A bright cameo as the 22-year-old was brought on to inject the pace into the forward line. AFP
SUBS: Niall Ennis (Jephcott, 58) 6 – A bright cameo as the 22-year-old was brought on to inject the pace into the forward line. AFP
Ryan Hardie (Garrick, 68) 6 – Had a chance to give his side the lead shortly after coming on but should have done better and was denied by Kepa. Could not convert the penalty to equalise for his side in added time. Getty
Ryan Hardie (Garrick, 68) 6 – Had a chance to give his side the lead shortly after coming on but should have done better and was denied by Kepa. Could not convert the penalty to equalise for his side in added time. Getty
Adam Randell (Mayor, 77) N/A – Had no contribution of note after coming on for a tiring Mayor in midfield. AFP
Adam Randell (Mayor, 77) N/A – Had no contribution of note after coming on for a tiring Mayor in midfield. AFP
Ryan Broom (Camara, 94) N/A – Had a chance in extra time with a clean strike from the edge of the box strike but a poor first touch meant it was hit directly at Kepa. Ryan Law (Grant, 95) N/A. AP
Ryan Broom (Camara, 94) N/A – Had a chance in extra time with a clean strike from the edge of the box strike but a poor first touch meant it was hit directly at Kepa. Ryan Law (Grant, 95) N/A. AP

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Chelsea vs Plymouth ratings: Kepa 8, Lukaku 5; Garrick 7, Cooper 8

European champions made to fight for FA Cup win against Plymouth

Abbie Ingham

February 06, 2022

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Chelsea did not have the best preparation for the Club World Cup in Abu Dhabi as they laboured to a 2-1 fourth-round FA Cup win against third-tier side Plymouth Argyll on Saturday.

The European champions were rescued by goals from defenders Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso against Plymouth who took an early lead through Macaulay Gillesphey and failed to convert a penalty in the final minutes of extra time.

The visitors' fans taunted Chelsea with chants of "Champions of Europe? You're having a laugh" as the hosts struggled to capitalise on possession.

Record signing Romelu Lukaku was kept at bay by Plymouth's defence while Moroccan winger Hakim Ziyech and Callum Hudson-Odoi were also limited to a few chances.

Chelsea brought on other big-money signings Timo Werner and Kai Havertz to break the deadlock but failed. Only Mason Mount proved to be a consistent threat before he was substituted in extra time.

Manager Thomas Tuchel missed the game after testing positive for Covid-19, and will be hoping to be available in the UAE next week.

"It's maybe for him a little bit tough right now to score," Chelsea assistant coach Arno Michels said when asked about Lukaku's struggles in front of goal.

"He's a little bit unlucky. We try to give him opportunities, we will keep on going like this," Michels said. "He needs also some trust in moments when he does not score."

Chelsea will face either Al Hilal or Al Jazira in the Club World Cup semi-final in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

Player ratings from the match can be seen in the picture gallery above. To view the next image, click on the arrows or swipe if on a mobile device.

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How the UAE gratuity payment is calculated now

Employees leaving an organisation are entitled to an end-of-service gratuity after completing at least one year of service.

The tenure is calculated on the number of days worked and does not include lengthy leave periods, such as a sabbatical. If you have worked for a company between one and five years, you are paid 21 days of pay based on your final basic salary. After five years, however, you are entitled to 30 days of pay. The total lump sum you receive is based on the duration of your employment.

1. For those who have worked between one and five years, on a basic salary of Dh10,000 (calculation based on 30 days):

a. Dh10,000 ÷ 30 = Dh333.33. Your daily wage is Dh333.33

b. Dh333.33 x 21 = Dh7,000. So 21 days salary equates to Dh7,000 in gratuity entitlement for each year of service. Multiply this figure for every year of service up to five years.

2. For those who have worked more than five years

c. 333.33 x 30 = Dh10,000. So 30 days’ salary is Dh10,000 in gratuity entitlement for each year of service.

Note: The maximum figure cannot exceed two years total salary figure.

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Who inspires you?

I am in awe of the remarkable women in the Arab region, both big and small, pushing boundaries and becoming role models for generations. Emily Nasrallah was a writer, journalist, teacher and women’s rights activist

How do you relax?

Yoga relaxes me and helps me relieve tension, especially now when we’re practically chained to laptops and desks. I enjoy learning more about music and the history of famous music bands and genres.

What is favourite book?

The Perks of Being a Wallflower - I think I've read it more than 7 times

What is your favourite Arabic film?

Hala2 Lawen (Translation: Where Do We Go Now?) by Nadine Labaki

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Mamma Mia

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