Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates after scoring in the 4-0 Champions League victory over Sevilla at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on September 6, 2022. Getty
Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates after scoring in the 4-0 Champions League victory over Sevilla at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on September 6, 2022. Getty
Erling Haaland scores to give City a 1-0 lead. EPA
Erling Haaland scores to give City a 1-0 lead. EPA
Haaland celebrates with teammate Kevin De Bruyne. EPA
Haaland celebrates with teammate Kevin De Bruyne. EPA
Erling Haaland in action. PA
Erling Haaland in action. PA
Sevilla's Marcos Acuna with City's Erling Haaland. Getty
Sevilla's Marcos Acuna with City's Erling Haaland. Getty
Sevilla coach Julen Lopetegui greets Manchester City Pep Guardiola ahead of the the match. EPA
Sevilla coach Julen Lopetegui greets Manchester City Pep Guardiola ahead of the the match. EPA
Phil Foden celebrates scoring City's second goal with Joao Cancelo. Reuters
Phil Foden celebrates scoring City's second goal with Joao Cancelo. Reuters
Erling Haaland after scoring City's third goal in Seville. AFP
Erling Haaland after scoring City's third goal in Seville. AFP
Erling Haaland scores the third goal past Sevilla's Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou. AFP
Erling Haaland scores the third goal past Sevilla's Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou. AFP
City's Ruben Dias celebrates scoring their fourth goal with Manuel Akanji. Reuters
City's Ruben Dias celebrates scoring their fourth goal with Manuel Akanji. Reuters

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Pep Guardiola fears World Cup may disrupt Man City's rhythm

City have traditionally put together long winning runs from November onwards - but that will not be the case this year

Chris Bailey

September 07, 2022

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola fears the World Cup could play havoc with the rhythm of his side.

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City, champions of England four of the past five seasons and looking for a hat-trick of top-flight titles, are perennial slow starters, with Guardiola nearly always the last manager to recall his players from their summer break and someone who eschews more than a couple of warm-up matches.

Despite two draws, City have made a fast start to the new Premier League campaign, winning the other four and scoring 20 goals.

“It is so important to maintain our consistent start to the season,” said Guardiola. “I am not thinking much outside the next game."

Mindful of the rigours of a long and arduous season on four fronts — City kicked off their Champions League quest with a 4-0 win over Sevilla on Tuesday — and the physical and mental toll that will take on a high-quality but deliberately small squad, the Catalan maestro prefers to build to a crescendo through the middle of the season.

November and December have traditionally been a time when City flourish. However, Guardiola knows he cannot rely on that regular surge this time around, with the Premier League resuming only on December 26 — 12 days after the World Cup final.

“Two seasons ago we lost seven points in the first five games and last season we lost five points in the first five games," he added. "We cannot forget three seasons ago when Liverpool won the Premier League, we lost five points in the first five games.

SEVILLA RATINGS: Bono – 4. Never stood a chance for the goals, made some important saves to limit Manchester City to just four with their dominance. AFP
SEVILLA RATINGS: Bono – 4. Never stood a chance for the goals, made some important saves to limit Manchester City to just four with their dominance. AFP
Marcos Acuña – 2. Struggled to cope with Man City’s forward pressing when playing out the back. Getty Images
Marcos Acuña – 2. Struggled to cope with Man City’s forward pressing when playing out the back. Getty Images
Tanguy Nianzou – 2. Had a tough time handling the movement and physicality of Haaland like the rest of the defence. AFP
Tanguy Nianzou – 2. Had a tough time handling the movement and physicality of Haaland like the rest of the defence. AFP
Jesús Navas – 3. Looked to cause problems down the right-hand side against his former club, however nothing which caused any danger. Getty Images
Jesús Navas – 3. Looked to cause problems down the right-hand side against his former club, however nothing which caused any danger. Getty Images
Sevilla's Jesus Navas (left) and Manchester City's Bernardo Silva battle for the ball during the UEFA Champions League Group G match at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium in Seville, Spain. Picture date: Tuesday September 6, 2022.
Sevilla's Jesus Navas (left) and Manchester City's Bernardo Silva battle for the ball during the UEFA Champions League Group G match at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium in Seville, Spain. Picture date: Tuesday September 6, 2022.
Nemanja Gudelj – 2. Was outclassed by the away side's midfield and struggled in the first half bringing the ball forward with no physical presence up top. AP Photo
Nemanja Gudelj – 2. Was outclassed by the away side's midfield and struggled in the first half bringing the ball forward with no physical presence up top. AP Photo
Thomas Delaney – 2. Wasn’t a great performance from the Dane who was hooked off at half time by manager Julen Lopetegui. AFP
Thomas Delaney – 2. Wasn’t a great performance from the Dane who was hooked off at half time by manager Julen Lopetegui. AFP
Alex Telles – 3. Performed okay considering he was in a more further forward role than he is used to, but not the Manchester United loanee’s most memorable outing. AFP
Alex Telles – 3. Performed okay considering he was in a more further forward role than he is used to, but not the Manchester United loanee’s most memorable outing. AFP
Ivan Rakitić – 2. Struggled to bring any kind of creativity into the match for Sevilla, an off day for the former Barcelona man who came off at half time. EPA
Ivan Rakitić – 2. Struggled to bring any kind of creativity into the match for Sevilla, an off day for the former Barcelona man who came off at half time. EPA
Papu Gómez – 4. His pace offered a threat in the final third but going forward his side created little. EPA
Papu Gómez – 4. His pace offered a threat in the final third but going forward his side created little. EPA
Isco- 3. The Spaniard tried dropping deeper at times to get into the game and create some attacks. However, City's pressing proved too much for him. AFP
Isco- 3. The Spaniard tried dropping deeper at times to get into the game and create some attacks. However, City's pressing proved too much for him. AFP
SUBS: Kasper Dolberg – 4. Came on for Telles in the 56th minute, created a few half chances but nothing to scare City. AFP
SUBS: Kasper Dolberg – 4. Came on for Telles in the 56th minute, created a few half chances but nothing to scare City. AFP
Luca De La Torre – 3. Replaced Gomez in the 73rd minute, struggled to make an impact on the game. Getty Images
Luca De La Torre – 3. Replaced Gomez in the 73rd minute, struggled to make an impact on the game. Getty Images
Joan Jordán – 5. Subbed on for Delaney at half time, added some much-needed energy into his side’s midfield but didn’t affect the outcome of the match. Getty Images
Joan Jordán – 5. Subbed on for Delaney at half time, added some much-needed energy into his side’s midfield but didn’t affect the outcome of the match. Getty Images
Adnan Januzaj – N/A. Replaced Isco in the 78th minute, was too late to turn his sides fortunes with them being 3-0 down. AFP
Adnan Januzaj – N/A. Replaced Isco in the 78th minute, was too late to turn his sides fortunes with them being 3-0 down. AFP
Rafa Mir – 6. Came on for Rakitic at half time, he gave Sevilla a physical presence up top which helped the Spanish side but struggled to have any real chances. AP Photo
Rafa Mir – 6. Came on for Rakitic at half time, he gave Sevilla a physical presence up top which helped the Spanish side but struggled to have any real chances. AP Photo
MANCHESTER CITY RATINGS: Ederson – 7. A quiet day at the office for Ederson, who spent most of the game watching his side playing in the opponent’s half. Getty Images
MANCHESTER CITY RATINGS: Ederson – 7. A quiet day at the office for Ederson, who spent most of the game watching his side playing in the opponent’s half. Getty Images
Sergio Gómez – 8. Didn’t have too much to do defensively, however, brought energy coming forward and looked bright going down the left. AP Photo
Sergio Gómez – 8. Didn’t have too much to do defensively, however, brought energy coming forward and looked bright going down the left. AP Photo
Rúben Dias – 9. Will be pleased with another clean sheet for his side and topped it off by making it 4-0 in the dying embers at point blank range. Getty Images
Rúben Dias – 9. Will be pleased with another clean sheet for his side and topped it off by making it 4-0 in the dying embers at point blank range. Getty Images
Manuel Akanji – 8. An impressive debut for the Swiss defender despite not having too much to do, looked comfortable in possession and settled into the side already. Getty Images
Manuel Akanji – 8. An impressive debut for the Swiss defender despite not having too much to do, looked comfortable in possession and settled into the side already. Getty Images
João Cancelo – 8. Defensively didn’t face any problems and was able to create numerous chances going forward down the right. Reuters
João Cancelo – 8. Defensively didn’t face any problems and was able to create numerous chances going forward down the right. Reuters
Bernardo Silva – 7. Looked assured in the midfield and a composed performance which Pep Guardiola will be happy with. AP Photo
Bernardo Silva – 7. Looked assured in the midfield and a composed performance which Pep Guardiola will be happy with. AP Photo
Rodri – 8. Played a key role in not giving the Sevilla midfield a look-in all match. His physical presence in the middle of the park caused problems for Sevilla. AFP
Rodri – 8. Played a key role in not giving the Sevilla midfield a look-in all match. His physical presence in the middle of the park caused problems for Sevilla. AFP
Kevin De Bruyne – 9. A routine assist for the Belgian who is beginning to form a dangerous connection with Haaland, who was on the end of the midfielder's cross to make it 1-0. PA
Kevin De Bruyne – 9. A routine assist for the Belgian who is beginning to form a dangerous connection with Haaland, who was on the end of the midfielder's cross to make it 1-0. PA
Jack Grealish – 8. Was effective cutting in from the left-hand side, overall, a decent showing after a spell out the team with injury. PA
Jack Grealish – 8. Was effective cutting in from the left-hand side, overall, a decent showing after a spell out the team with injury. PA
Phil Foden – 9. Showed great composure for his goal in the second half which was a fine finish. Was a threat all match making dangerous runs down the right. Getty Images
Phil Foden – 9. Showed great composure for his goal in the second half which was a fine finish. Was a threat all match making dangerous runs down the right. Getty Images
Erling Haaland – 10. Added another two goals to his prolific Champions League scoring record with yet another excellent performance. His physicality and poacher's instinct proved too much for the Sevilla defence. EPA
Erling Haaland – 10. Added another two goals to his prolific Champions League scoring record with yet another excellent performance. His physicality and poacher's instinct proved too much for the Sevilla defence. EPA
SUBS: Ilkay Gundogan – 7. Subbed on for Grealish in the 62nd minute, it was steady cruising after he came on with his side 2-0 up and wasn’t left with much to do .AP Photo
SUBS: Ilkay Gundogan – 7. Subbed on for Grealish in the 62nd minute, it was steady cruising after he came on with his side 2-0 up and wasn’t left with much to do .AP Photo
Julián Álvarez – N/A. Subbed on for Haaland in the 71st minute, provided some pressing with his fresh legs on the opposition defence. Getty Images
Julián Álvarez – N/A. Subbed on for Haaland in the 71st minute, provided some pressing with his fresh legs on the opposition defence. Getty Images
Cole Palmer – N/A. Came on for Foden in the 71st minute, the youngster looked a constant threat when on and almost got on the scoresheet late on. Getty Images
Cole Palmer – N/A. Came on for Foden in the 71st minute, the youngster looked a constant threat when on and almost got on the scoresheet late on. Getty Images
Kalvin Phillips – 7. Replaced Rodri on 78 minutes, played some exceptional long-distance diagonal passes from the midfield while his side looked to put the tie to bed. AFP
Kalvin Phillips – 7. Replaced Rodri on 78 minutes, played some exceptional long-distance diagonal passes from the midfield while his side looked to put the tie to bed. AFP
Riyad Mahrez – N/A. Replaced De Bruyne on 78 minutes, went through the motions with his team cruising. Getty Images
Riyad Mahrez – N/A. Replaced De Bruyne on 78 minutes, went through the motions with his team cruising. Getty Images

“Always in this period we drop points, then after we make maybe 12, 13, 14 games in a row winning.

“This year that isn’t going to happen because when we are strongest — October, November, December — this is the World Cup.

“We feel good and we have been quite consistent so far. I have liked what I have seen from day one, now we need to continue. It is a hectic schedule. In the Premier League if you relax a little I know what will happen.”

The period after the traditional November hiatus has been, as Guardiola alluded to, a time City usually hit their straps.

Last season they won 11 successive Premier League games from November 21, scoring 32 goals in the process.

1) Erling Haaland opened his Manchester City goals account with a penalty in the 2-0 win against West Ham United at London Stadium on August 7, 2022. Getty
1) Erling Haaland opened his Manchester City goals account with a penalty in the 2-0 win against West Ham United at London Stadium on August 7, 2022. Getty
2) Haaland celebrates after also scoring the second goal against West Ham. Reuters
2) Haaland celebrates after also scoring the second goal against West Ham. Reuters
3) Haaland was on target again in the thrilling 3-3 draw against Newcastle United St James' Park on August 21, 2022. Getty
3) Haaland was on target again in the thrilling 3-3 draw against Newcastle United St James' Park on August 21, 2022. Getty
4) City fell two behind at home to Crystal Palace on August 27, but a shock was averted. Haaland celebrates after scoring their second goal in a 4-2 win. EPA
4) City fell two behind at home to Crystal Palace on August 27, but a shock was averted. Haaland celebrates after scoring their second goal in a 4-2 win. EPA
5) ...and the Norwegian soon added their third against Palace. AP
5) ...and the Norwegian soon added their third against Palace. AP
6) ... and their fourth for his first City hat-trick. PA
6) ... and their fourth for his first City hat-trick. PA
7) Haaland clearly enjoyed scoring a treble, so he helped himself to another in the 6-0 destruction of Nottingham Forest at Etihad Stadium on August 31, 2022. This was the first. Getty
7) Haaland clearly enjoyed scoring a treble, so he helped himself to another in the 6-0 destruction of Nottingham Forest at Etihad Stadium on August 31, 2022. This was the first. Getty
8) Haaland celebrates after scoring his second goal against Forest. EPA
8) Haaland celebrates after scoring his second goal against Forest. EPA
9) Haaland completes his hat-trick against Forest. AFP
9) Haaland completes his hat-trick against Forest. AFP
10) Doubles figures for Haaland on September 3 as he scores in the 1-1 draw at Aston Villa. Action Images
10) Doubles figures for Haaland on September 3 as he scores in the 1-1 draw at Aston Villa. Action Images
11) Haaland opens his City Champions League account with the opening goal in the 4-0 victory at Sevilla on September 6. EPA
11) Haaland opens his City Champions League account with the opening goal in the 4-0 victory at Sevilla on September 6. EPA
12) Haaland celebrates with teammates after scoring his second and City's third against Sevilla. Getty
12) Haaland celebrates with teammates after scoring his second and City's third against Sevilla. Getty
13) Erling Haaland scores a spectacular winner in the 2-1 Champions League victory against former club Borussia Dortmund at the Etihad stadium on September 14, 2022. AP
13) Erling Haaland scores a spectacular winner in the 2-1 Champions League victory against former club Borussia Dortmund at the Etihad stadium on September 14, 2022. AP
14) Haaland on the mark again, this time in the 3-0 win at Wolves on September 17. PA
14) Haaland on the mark again, this time in the 3-0 win at Wolves on September 17. PA
15) A first Manchester derby for Erling Haaland, and he scores the second goal in City's 6-3 Premier League win against United on October 2, 2022. Getty
15) A first Manchester derby for Erling Haaland, and he scores the second goal in City's 6-3 Premier League win against United on October 2, 2022. Getty
16) No stopping the Norwegian in the derby as he scores again against United. PA
16) No stopping the Norwegian in the derby as he scores again against United. PA
17) Haaland scores City's fifth goal against United and completes his hat-trick. Reuters
17) Haaland scores City's fifth goal against United and completes his hat-trick. Reuters
18) Erling Haaland celebrates scoring the opening goal in the Champions League win against FC Copenhagen on October 5, 2022. PA
18) Erling Haaland celebrates scoring the opening goal in the Champions League win against FC Copenhagen on October 5, 2022. PA
19) Erling Haaland scores his second goal against FC Copenhagen - and was taken off at half-time to spare them more punishment. AP
19) Erling Haaland scores his second goal against FC Copenhagen - and was taken off at half-time to spare them more punishment. AP
20) Erling Haaland scored his 20th of the season in the 4-0 rout against Southampton on October 8. EPA
20) Erling Haaland scored his 20th of the season in the 4-0 rout against Southampton on October 8. EPA
21) Haaland celebrates after scoring City's opening goal in the 3-1 Premier League win against Brighton at Etihad Stadium on October 22, 2022. PA
21) Haaland celebrates after scoring City's opening goal in the 3-1 Premier League win against Brighton at Etihad Stadium on October 22, 2022. PA
22) Haaland adds his 22nd goal for City from the penalty spot against Brighton. Getty
22) Haaland adds his 22nd goal for City from the penalty spot against Brighton. Getty
23) Erling Haaland is congratulated by his teammates after scoring the late winner in the 2-1 victory against Fulham at Etihad Stadium on November 5, 2022. AP
23) Erling Haaland is congratulated by his teammates after scoring the late winner in the 2-1 victory against Fulham at Etihad Stadium on November 5, 2022. AP
24) Haaland celebrates scoring the opening goal in the 3-2 League Cup fourth round win against at Liverpool at Etihad Stadium on December 22, 2022. Getty
24) Haaland celebrates scoring the opening goal in the 3-2 League Cup fourth round win against at Liverpool at Etihad Stadium on December 22, 2022. Getty
25) A quarter of a century as Haaland celebrates scoring City's second goal in the 3-1 Premier League win against Leeds at Elland Road on December 28, 2022. PA
25) A quarter of a century as Haaland celebrates scoring City's second goal in the 3-1 Premier League win against Leeds at Elland Road on December 28, 2022. PA
26) And another against Leeds on the same night. PA
26) And another against Leeds on the same night. PA
27) Rounding off the year with another goal, but a surprise draw, Haaland scored in the 1-1 Premier League game against Everton at the Etihad Stadium on December 31, 2022. AFP
27) Rounding off the year with another goal, but a surprise draw, Haaland scored in the 1-1 Premier League game against Everton at the Etihad Stadium on December 31, 2022. AFP
28) Haaland heads City's second in the 4-2 Premier League win against Tottenham at the Etihad Stadium on January 19, 2023. PA
28) Haaland heads City's second in the 4-2 Premier League win against Tottenham at the Etihad Stadium on January 19, 2023. PA
29) Haaland after scoring the first in the 3-0 Premier League win against Wolves at Etihad Stadium on January 22, 2023. Getty
29) Haaland after scoring the first in the 3-0 Premier League win against Wolves at Etihad Stadium on January 22, 2023. Getty
30) Yes, 30 for the season in January, as he nets again against Wolves. PA
30) Yes, 30 for the season in January, as he nets again against Wolves. PA
31) Wolves suffer even more as Haaland completes his hat-trick. AFP
31) Wolves suffer even more as Haaland completes his hat-trick. AFP
32) A crucial game in the title race and Haaland scores City's third in the 3-1 win against Arsenal at Emirates Stadium on February 15, 2023. Getty
32) A crucial game in the title race and Haaland scores City's third in the 3-1 win against Arsenal at Emirates Stadium on February 15, 2023. Getty
33) Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto fails to stop Haaland from scoring City's second goal in their 4-1 Premier League win at the Vitality Stadium on February 25, 2023. PA
33) Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto fails to stop Haaland from scoring City's second goal in their 4-1 Premier League win at the Vitality Stadium on February 25, 2023. PA
34) City players celebrate after Haaland scores the only goal in the Premier League win against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on March 11, 2023. Getty
34) City players celebrate after Haaland scores the only goal in the Premier League win against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on March 11, 2023. Getty
35) The start of an incredible night - even by Haaland's astonishing standards - as he scores the first goal in the 7-0 Champions League destruction of RB Leipzig at the Etihad Stadium on March 14, 2023. AFP
35) The start of an incredible night - even by Haaland's astonishing standards - as he scores the first goal in the 7-0 Champions League destruction of RB Leipzig at the Etihad Stadium on March 14, 2023. AFP
36) ... No 2 on the night soon followed. Action Images
36) ... No 2 on the night soon followed. Action Images
37) Haaland had a hat-trick before half-time. AFP
37) Haaland had a hat-trick before half-time. AFP
38) But three was not enough for Haaland as he celebrates his fourth against Leipzig. AP
38) But three was not enough for Haaland as he celebrates his fourth against Leipzig. AP
39) Five on the night against RB Leipzig and up to 39 for the season - a City record - and it's only midway through March. AP
39) Five on the night against RB Leipzig and up to 39 for the season - a City record - and it's only midway through March. AP

That was topped in the 2020/21 season when City recorded 16 wins and two draws between November 21 and March 7. In that spell they won 13 games in succession.

But Guardiola, like everyone else, is in the dark as to what effect the first mid-season World Cup will have on his squad, the vast majority of whom will see action in Qatar — though not goal machine Erling Haaland after Norway failed to qualify.

Injuries and fatigue will play a part after the World Cup but before it there is the need to ensure that players concentrate on club form and are not distracted by selection or injury fears.

City have a particularly demanding run of big games, starting at the Etihad this Saturday against Tottenham Hotspur, who took six points off City last season.

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Netherlands v UAE, Twenty20 International series

Saturday, August 3 - First T20i, Amstelveen
Monday, August 5 – Second T20i, Amstelveen​​​​​​​
Tuesday, August 6 – Third T20i, Voorburg​​​​​​​
Thursday, August 8 – Fourth T20i, Vooryburg

Specs

Engine: Dual-motor all-wheel-drive electric

Range: Up to 610km

Power: 905hp

Torque: 985Nm

Price: From Dh439,000

Available: Now

Zakat definitions

Zakat: an Arabic word meaning ‘to cleanse’ or ‘purification’.

Nisab: the minimum amount that a Muslim must have before being obliged to pay zakat. Traditionally, the nisab threshold was 87.48 grams of gold, or 612.36 grams of silver. The monetary value of the nisab therefore varies by current prices and currencies.

Zakat Al Mal: the ‘cleansing’ of wealth, as one of the five pillars of Islam; a spiritual duty for all Muslims meeting the ‘nisab’ wealth criteria in a lunar year, to pay 2.5 per cent of their wealth in alms to the deserving and needy.

Zakat Al Fitr: a donation to charity given during Ramadan, before Eid Al Fitr, in the form of food. Every adult Muslim who possesses food in excess of the needs of themselves and their family must pay two qadahs (an old measure just over 2 kilograms) of flour, wheat, barley or rice from each person in a household, as a minimum.

THE SPECS

Range Rover Sport Autobiography Dynamic

Engine: 5.0-litre supercharged V8

Transmission: six-speed manual

Power: 518bhp

Torque: 625Nm

Speed: 0-100kmh 5.3 seconds

Price: Dh633,435

On sale: now

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets

Henrik Stenson's finishes at Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship:

2006 - 2
2007 - 8
2008 - 2
2009 - MC
2010 - 21
2011 - 42
2012 - MC
2013 - 23
2014 - MC
2015 - MC
2016 - 3
2017 - 8

JERSEY INFO

Red Jersey
General Classification: worn daily, starting from Stage 2, by the leader of the General Classification by time.
Green Jersey
Points Classification: worn daily, starting from Stage 2, by the fastest sprinter, who has obtained the best positions in each stage and intermediate sprints.
White Jersey
Young Rider Classification: worn daily, starting from Stage 2, by the best young rider born after January 1, 1995 in the overall classification by time (U25).
Black Jersey
Intermediate Sprint Classification: worn daily, starting from Stage 2, by the rider who has gained the most Intermediate Sprint Points.

The specs

Engine: Four electric motors, one at each wheel

Power: 579hp

Torque: 859Nm

Transmission: Single-speed automatic

Price: From Dh825,900

On sale: Now

Updated: September 07, 2022, 6:23 PM`
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