Liverpool's Darwin Nunez during training at Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok on Monday, July 11, 2022. Liverpool take on Manchester United in the Bangkok Century Cup on Tuesday. EPA
Liverpool's Darwin Nunez during training at Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok on Monday, July 11, 2022. Liverpool take on Manchester United in the Bangkok Century Cup on Tuesday. EPA
Liverpool players Trent Alexander-Arnold and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain perform during training in Bangkok. EPA
Liverpool players Trent Alexander-Arnold and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain perform during training in Bangkok. EPA
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain during training. Reuters
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain during training. Reuters
Liverpool's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, centre, and Darwin Nunez, right, at training. EPA
Liverpool's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, centre, and Darwin Nunez, right, at training. EPA
Liverpool's Thiago Alcantara under pressure from Ibrahima Konate in Thailand. EPA
Liverpool's Thiago Alcantara under pressure from Ibrahima Konate in Thailand. EPA
Liverpool midfielder Fabinho, on ground, with attacker Luis Diaz in possession. EPA
Liverpool midfielder Fabinho, on ground, with attacker Luis Diaz in possession. EPA
Liverpool's Diogo Jota, left, and Thiago Alcantara during training. EPA
Liverpool's Diogo Jota, left, and Thiago Alcantara during training. EPA
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker attempts a save. EPA
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker attempts a save. EPA
Liverpool's summer signing Darwin Nunez with the ball. EPA
Liverpool's summer signing Darwin Nunez with the ball. EPA
Liverpool attacker Mohamed Salah during training. EPA
Liverpool attacker Mohamed Salah during training. EPA
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk takes part in the training session at Rajamangala National Stadium. AFP
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk takes part in the training session at Rajamangala National Stadium. AFP
Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez heads the ball. EPA
Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez heads the ball. EPA
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah training with teammates in Bangkok. EPA
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah training with teammates in Bangkok. EPA
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah in possession during training. EPA
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah in possession during training. EPA
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp oversees training. EPA
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp oversees training. EPA
Liverpool players training at Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok. EPA
Liverpool players training at Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok. EPA
Local fans at the Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok watching the training session. Reuters
Local fans at the Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok watching the training session. Reuters
Liverpool's Brazilian forward Roberto Firmino during the training session at Rajamangala National Stadium. AFP
Liverpool's Brazilian forward Roberto Firmino during the training session at Rajamangala National Stadium. AFP
The Liverpool squad at training. EPA
The Liverpool squad at training. EPA
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp waves to fans at Rajamangala National Stadium. AFP
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp waves to fans at Rajamangala National Stadium. AFP
Local fans at the Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok watching the training session.
Local fans at the Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok watching the training session.
Liverpool defenders Andrew Robertson and Trent Alexander-Arnold during training. Reuters
Liverpool defenders Andrew Robertson and Trent Alexander-Arnold during training. Reuters
Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez during training. Reuters
Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez during training. Reuters
Liverpool's Luis Diaz shoots during training. Reuters
Liverpool's Luis Diaz shoots during training. Reuters
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp during training. Reuters
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp during training. Reuters
Liverpool defender Joe Gomez during training. Reuters
Liverpool defender Joe Gomez during training. Reuters
Soccer Football - Pre-Season Friendly - Liverpool Training - Rajamangala National Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand - July 11, 2022 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah during training REUTERS / Athit Perawongmetha
Soccer Football - Pre-Season Friendly - Liverpool Training - Rajamangala National Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand - July 11, 2022 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah during training REUTERS / Athit Perawongmetha
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah with teammates at Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok. AFP
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah with teammates at Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok. AFP
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker at full stretch during training. Reuters
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker at full stretch during training. Reuters
Liverpool's Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah during the training session at Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok. AFP
Liverpool's Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah during the training session at Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok. AFP

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Salah and Nunez train with Liverpool ahead of Man United friendly - in pictures

New signing from Benfica set to play his first game for club in Thailand on Tuesday

Gareth Cox

July 12, 2022

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Liverpool new boy Darwin Nunez took part in an open training session in Thailand with his new teammates on Monday.

The Premier League and Champions League runners-up take on old rivals Manchester United in a pre-season friendly at the Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok on Tuesday.

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Nunez, signed from Benfica in a deal that could be worth up to £85 million ($105m), replaces Sadio Mane in the Liverpool attack after the Senegalese left for German champions Bayern Munich.

Also on the training pitch in Thailand was Nunez's new attacking teammate Mohamed Salah, fresh from signing a new contract with the Merseyside club.

Salah – who won the Golden Boot last season after finishing joint top Premier League scorer with 23 goals, alongside Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min – ended months of speculation about his future by committing himself to another three years at Anfield.

The Egyptian has scored 156 goals in 254 appearances for Liverpool since arriving in 2017 and has helped the club win the Premier League, Champions League, Fifa Club World Cup, FA Cup and League Cup during that time.

Nunez scored 34 goals in 41 games across competitions for Benfica last season, with his 26 strikes in the Primeira Liga sealing him the top-scorer prize. In his two seasons at the Portuguese club, the Uruguayan scored 48 goals in 85 appearances.

In the gallery above, you can see Salah, Nunez and the rest of the Liverpool squad training ahead of the United match. To move on to the next image, click on the arrows, or if you're using a mobile device, simply swipe.

Liverpool ratings for 2021/22 season

MANAGER: Jurgen Klopp – 9. A year ago the manager looked a broken man. Personal and professional problems made 2020/21 a difficult campaign. Last season he recovered his bounce and his deployment of the squad while competing on four fronts was superb. The added bonus for the Kop is he has extended his contract until 2026. A triumph of a year, even if the two biggest trophies got away from him. Getty Images
MANAGER: Jurgen Klopp – 9. A year ago the manager looked a broken man. Personal and professional problems made 2020/21 a difficult campaign. Last season he recovered his bounce and his deployment of the squad while competing on four fronts was superb. The added bonus for the Kop is he has extended his contract until 2026. A triumph of a year, even if the two biggest trophies got away from him. Getty Images
GOALKEEPERS: Alisson Becker – 9. The Brazilian is among the best in the world at his position. His shotstopping is magnificent – especially one-on-one – and his distribution is excellent. He managed the defence with aplomb, too, directing those in front of him. A key component in the team. EPA
GOALKEEPERS: Alisson Becker – 9. The Brazilian is among the best in the world at his position. His shotstopping is magnificent – especially one-on-one – and his distribution is excellent. He managed the defence with aplomb, too, directing those in front of him. A key component in the team. EPA
Caoimhin Kelleher ¬– 7. The Irishman did not get much playing time but he made the most of it when he did. His biggest moment came in the League Cup final against Chelsea when he made two crucial saves and scored a penalty in the shoot-out. The most reliable of backups. PA
Caoimhin Kelleher ¬– 7. The Irishman did not get much playing time but he made the most of it when he did. His biggest moment came in the League Cup final against Chelsea when he made two crucial saves and scored a penalty in the shoot-out. The most reliable of backups. PA
DEFENDERS: Trent Alexander-Arnold – 8. The 23-year-old was again the creative hub of the team. His forward play and his crossing are vital to the way the side plays. Sure, he had some tricky moments defensively when opponents managed to exploit the space behind him, but it was a risk worth taking. He oozed class. Getty Images
DEFENDERS: Trent Alexander-Arnold – 8. The 23-year-old was again the creative hub of the team. His forward play and his crossing are vital to the way the side plays. Sure, he had some tricky moments defensively when opponents managed to exploit the space behind him, but it was a risk worth taking. He oozed class. Getty Images
Joe Gomez – 6. The 25-year-old dropped down the pecking order at centre-half after returning from long-term injury. On the plus side, he was impressive when filling in at right-back. He has done well enough to likely earn a contract extension. Reuters
Joe Gomez – 6. The 25-year-old dropped down the pecking order at centre-half after returning from long-term injury. On the plus side, he was impressive when filling in at right-back. He has done well enough to likely earn a contract extension. Reuters
Joel Matip – 8. One of the big question marks over the 30-year-old had been his robustness. Injuries were not a factor last season. His use of space, quickness and his ability to bring the ball out from the back were outstanding. It bodes well for the future. Reuters
Joel Matip – 8. One of the big question marks over the 30-year-old had been his robustness. Injuries were not a factor last season. His use of space, quickness and his ability to bring the ball out from the back were outstanding. It bodes well for the future. Reuters
Ibrahima Konate – 7. The Frenchman is a work in progress but he made significant advances in the season. He is sometimes skittish on the ball but improved with every outing – his best game was the Champions League final. His physicality is impressive and he was a threat in the opposition box. At just 23 he has massive room for improvement. PA
Ibrahima Konate – 7. The Frenchman is a work in progress but he made significant advances in the season. He is sometimes skittish on the ball but improved with every outing – his best game was the Champions League final. His physicality is impressive and he was a threat in the opposition box. At just 23 he has massive room for improvement. PA
Virgil van Dijk – 8. It took a while for the Dutchman to return to his imperious best after returning from a cruciate ligament injury. He regained his stature as the season progressed. His commanding presence was vital to the team’s success. PA
Virgil van Dijk – 8. It took a while for the Dutchman to return to his imperious best after returning from a cruciate ligament injury. He regained his stature as the season progressed. His commanding presence was vital to the team’s success. PA
Andrew Robertson – 8. The Scot’s boundless energy and his will to win were evident in every game he played. His crossing added a huge amount of threat to the Liverpool attack. He was one of the major figures in the side. AP Photo
Andrew Robertson – 8. The Scot’s boundless energy and his will to win were evident in every game he played. His crossing added a huge amount of threat to the Liverpool attack. He was one of the major figures in the side. AP Photo
Kostas Tsimikas – 7. They love the Greek at Anfield and every time he appeared in place of Robertson the crowd loved his approach. There was very little drop-off on the left side when the 26-year-old was involved. Reuters
Kostas Tsimikas – 7. They love the Greek at Anfield and every time he appeared in place of Robertson the crowd loved his approach. There was very little drop-off on the left side when the 26-year-old was involved. Reuters
MIDFIELDERS: Jordan Henderson – 7. The captain’s workrate and willingness to subvert his own game to help his teammates remained impressive. He might have slowed down a little at 31 but his experience more than made up for any reduction in pace. His leadership showed throughout the campaign. EPA
MIDFIELDERS: Jordan Henderson – 7. The captain’s workrate and willingness to subvert his own game to help his teammates remained impressive. He might have slowed down a little at 31 but his experience more than made up for any reduction in pace. His leadership showed throughout the campaign. EPA
Fabinho – 8. The Brazilian is the man who seizes control of the midfield. His contribution was enormous and he supplied the platform from which the team could play. The defence were frequently grateful for his protective tackling. AP Photo
Fabinho – 8. The Brazilian is the man who seizes control of the midfield. His contribution was enormous and he supplied the platform from which the team could play. The defence were frequently grateful for his protective tackling. AP Photo
Thiago Alcantara – 9. At the beginning of the season some were still asking whether the 31-year-old was the right fit for Liverpool. Those questions have long been put to bed. His passing was often wonderful; his pressing remarkably effective. A standout campaign. EPA
Thiago Alcantara – 9. At the beginning of the season some were still asking whether the 31-year-old was the right fit for Liverpool. Those questions have long been put to bed. His passing was often wonderful; his pressing remarkably effective. A standout campaign. EPA
Naby Keita – 6. The Guinean had moments when he looked brilliant and other games where he needed to offer more. He did not produce the consistency that the team needed over the season but a good finish to the campaign earned him a positive rating. EPA
Naby Keita – 6. The Guinean had moments when he looked brilliant and other games where he needed to offer more. He did not produce the consistency that the team needed over the season but a good finish to the campaign earned him a positive rating. EPA
James Milner – 7. The 36-year-old did everything asked of him. Much of that meant coming off the bench to help see games to their conclusion but the veteran put everything into every performance. Mr Reliable. AFP
James Milner – 7. The 36-year-old did everything asked of him. Much of that meant coming off the bench to help see games to their conclusion but the veteran put everything into every performance. Mr Reliable. AFP
Curtis Jones – 6. The 21-year-old didn’t develop quite as quickly as he might have hoped but that was due to an eye injury and the strength of the squad. He showed enough quality to be optimistic for the future. EPA
Curtis Jones – 6. The 21-year-old didn’t develop quite as quickly as he might have hoped but that was due to an eye injury and the strength of the squad. He showed enough quality to be optimistic for the future. EPA
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain – 4. It was not a good season for the 28-year-old. His opportunities were limited and when the chances to play came along he rarely shone. With so many impressive performers, he found himself at the back of the queue and a summer exit seems inevitable. AP Photo
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain – 4. It was not a good season for the 28-year-old. His opportunities were limited and when the chances to play came along he rarely shone. With so many impressive performers, he found himself at the back of the queue and a summer exit seems inevitable. AP Photo
FORWARDS: Mohamed Salah – 9. The Egyptian remained the best attacker in the Premier League and perhaps the world. Even after taking a month off to play in the Africa Cup of Nations, he won the Golden Boot with 23 league goals. Defences were visibly unnerved by his presence. EPA
FORWARDS: Mohamed Salah – 9. The Egyptian remained the best attacker in the Premier League and perhaps the world. Even after taking a month off to play in the Africa Cup of Nations, he won the Golden Boot with 23 league goals. Defences were visibly unnerved by his presence. EPA
Roberto Firmino – 7. The Brazilian dropped down the pecking order but that was because of the abundance of attacking quality rather than his own failings. He was sometimes overshadowed by his teammates but his clever movement and touches frequently improved the side. AP Photo
Roberto Firmino – 7. The Brazilian dropped down the pecking order but that was because of the abundance of attacking quality rather than his own failings. He was sometimes overshadowed by his teammates but his clever movement and touches frequently improved the side. AP Photo
Sadio Mane – 8. The Senegalese menaced defences. At times his competitive instincts meant he came close to overstepping the mark but he mainly stayed on the right side of the line. He will be sorely missed when he leaves Anfield this summer. Reuters
Sadio Mane – 8. The Senegalese menaced defences. At times his competitive instincts meant he came close to overstepping the mark but he mainly stayed on the right side of the line. He will be sorely missed when he leaves Anfield this summer. Reuters
Diogo Jota – 7. The Portuguese maintained his fine form throughout the campaign. His direct running at defenders and his poacher’s instinct in the area proved effective. EPA
Diogo Jota – 7. The Portuguese maintained his fine form throughout the campaign. His direct running at defenders and his poacher’s instinct in the area proved effective. EPA
Luis Diaz – 8. The Colombian has been sensational since arriving from Porto in January. He slotted into the attack as if he had been at Anfield for years. A brilliant buy for the club. AFP
Luis Diaz – 8. The Colombian has been sensational since arriving from Porto in January. He slotted into the attack as if he had been at Anfield for years. A brilliant buy for the club. AFP
Divock Origi – 6. The Belgian departs Merseyside in a wave of affection. He was never a natural fit for the side’s style but he gave the team a different look and scored vital goals. The striker showed total commitment every time he played. PA
Divock Origi – 6. The Belgian departs Merseyside in a wave of affection. He was never a natural fit for the side’s style but he gave the team a different look and scored vital goals. The striker showed total commitment every time he played. PA
Takumi Minamino – 6. The Japanese spent most of his time on the bench. He was top scorer in both domestic cup campaigns and never lacked for effort. A move is likely in the summer and he should thrive elsewhere with more playing time. Reuters
Takumi Minamino – 6. The Japanese spent most of his time on the bench. He was top scorer in both domestic cup campaigns and never lacked for effort. A move is likely in the summer and he should thrive elsewhere with more playing time. Reuters
Harvey Elliott – 6. The 19-year-old started the season expecting to contribute regularly but a serious ankle injury in September slowed his progress. By the time he came back in February, the dynamics of the team had changed and there were fewer chances for the youngster. There will be plenty of time for him to blossom. EPA
Harvey Elliott – 6. The 19-year-old started the season expecting to contribute regularly but a serious ankle injury in September slowed his progress. By the time he came back in February, the dynamics of the team had changed and there were fewer chances for the youngster. There will be plenty of time for him to blossom. EPA
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Stage 7:

1. Caleb Ewan (AUS) Lotto Soudal - 3:18:29

2. Sam Bennett (IRL) Deceuninck-QuickStep - same time

3. Phil Bauhaus (GER) Bahrain Victorious

4. Michael Morkov (DEN) Deceuninck-QuickStep

5. Cees Bol (NED) Team DSM

General Classification:

1. Tadej Pogacar (SLO) UAE Team Emirates - 24:00:28

2. Adam Yates (GBR) Ineos Grenadiers - 0:00:35

3. Joao Almeida (POR) Deceuninck-QuickStep - 0:01:02

4. Chris Harper (AUS) Jumbo-Visma - 0:01:42

5. Neilson Powless (USA) EF Education-Nippo - 0:01:45

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The flights

Emirates flies from Dubai to Phnom Penh via Yangon from Dh2,700 return including taxes. Cambodia Bayon Airlines and Cambodia Angkor Air offer return flights from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap from Dh250 return including taxes. The flight takes about 45 minutes.

The hotels

Rooms at the Raffles Le Royal in Phnom Penh cost from $225 (Dh826) per night including taxes. Rooms at the Grand Hotel d'Angkor cost from $261 (Dh960) per night including taxes.

The tours

A cyclo architecture tour of Phnom Penh costs from $20 (Dh75) per person for about three hours, with Khmer Architecture Tours. Tailor-made tours of all of Cambodia, or sites like Angkor alone, can be arranged by About Asia Travel. Emirates Holidays also offers packages. 

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Key figures in the life of the fort

Sheikh Dhiyab bin Isa (ruled 1761-1793) Built Qasr Al Hosn as a watchtower to guard over the only freshwater well on Abu Dhabi island.

Sheikh Shakhbut bin Dhiyab (ruled 1793-1816) Expanded the tower into a small fort and transferred his ruling place of residence from Liwa Oasis to the fort on the island.

Sheikh Tahnoon bin Shakhbut (ruled 1818-1833) Expanded Qasr Al Hosn further as Abu Dhabi grew from a small village of palm huts to a town of more than 5,000 inhabitants.

Sheikh Khalifa bin Shakhbut (ruled 1833-1845) Repaired and fortified the fort.

Sheikh Saeed bin Tahnoon (ruled 1845-1855) Turned Qasr Al Hosn into a strong two-storied structure.

Sheikh Zayed bin Khalifa (ruled 1855-1909) Expanded Qasr Al Hosn further to reflect the emirate's increasing prominence.

Sheikh Shakhbut bin Sultan (ruled 1928-1966) Renovated and enlarged Qasr Al Hosn, adding a decorative arch and two new villas.

Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan (ruled 1966-2004) Moved the royal residence to Al Manhal palace and kept his diwan at Qasr Al Hosn.

Sources: Jayanti Maitra, www.adach.ae

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Buyers should try to pay as much in cash as possible for a property, limiting the mortgage value to as little as they can afford. This means they not only pay less in interest but their monthly costs are also reduced. Ideally, the monthly mortgage payment should not exceed 20 per cent of the purchaser’s total household income, says Carol Glynn, founder of Conscious Finance Coaching.

“If it’s a rental property, plan for the property to have periods when it does not have a tenant. Ensure you have enough cash set aside to pay the mortgage and other costs during these periods, ideally at least six months,” she says. 

Also, shop around for the best mortgage interest rate. Understand the terms and conditions, especially what happens after any introductory periods, Ms Glynn adds.

Using a good mortgage broker is worth the investment to obtain the best rate available for a buyer’s needs and circumstances. A good mortgage broker will help the buyer understand the terms and conditions of the mortgage and make the purchasing process efficient and easier. 

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