Antonio Conte has watched his Tottenham side lose back-to-back Premier League matches following Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Newcastle. Getty
Antonio Conte has watched his Tottenham side lose back-to-back Premier League matches following Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Newcastle. Getty
Antonio Conte has watched his Tottenham side lose back-to-back Premier League matches following Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Newcastle. Getty
Antonio Conte has watched his Tottenham side lose back-to-back Premier League matches following Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Newcastle. Getty

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Antonio Conte: Tottenham need bigger squad to challenge for titles

Italian says it will take two or three transfer windows before Spurs can compete for Premier League and Champions League trophies

Steve Luckings
Steve Luckings

October 24, 2022

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Antonio Conte said his Tottenham Hotspur squad lacks the depth to challenge for both the Premier League and Champions League titles.

The Italian saw his side lose a second successive league match on Sunday as Spurs came off second best against Newcastle United just days after being outclassed by Manchester United.

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Conte was unable to call on the injured forwards Richarlison and Dejan Kulusevski for Sunday's 2-1 defeat by Newcastle, while Cristian Romero and Pierre-Emerick Hojbjerg were left out of the squad due to fatigue.

Spurs host Sporting in the Champions League on Wednesday before taking on Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday.

"My only worry in this moment is that we have to try to keep the fingers crossed that we don't have injuries because we are not a team with a squad depth to face competition like Premier League and Champions League," Conte told reporters.

"But this is not something against the club, we knew this situation."

Conte guided Spurs to a fourth-place finish last season after taking over from Nuno Espirito Santo last November.

But Tottenham's best start to a top-flight season since the 1963/64 campaign has now had a harsh reality check with back-to-back defeats. They stay third with 23 points from 12 games, and are seven games into a run of 13 matches in 43 days.

Conte warned it will take a few transfer windows for him to assemble a squad capable of challenging for major honours.

Tottenham v Newcastle ratings

TOTTENHAM RATINGS: Hugo Lloris – 3. A bad day in the office for the Frenchman, who was at fault for both goals. First, he misjudged a Schar long ball and collided with Wilson to leave his net exposed. Then, his poor ball to Sessegnon was intercepted by Longstaff, leaving Almiron to burst into the box and tap in from a tight angle. Getty Images
TOTTENHAM RATINGS: Hugo Lloris – 3. A bad day in the office for the Frenchman, who was at fault for both goals. First, he misjudged a Schar long ball and collided with Wilson to leave his net exposed. Then, his poor ball to Sessegnon was intercepted by Longstaff, leaving Almiron to burst into the box and tap in from a tight angle. Getty Images
Clement Lenglet – 4. Offered plenty from his range of passing to move play forward, but was shaky in defence and was left tangled by one of Almiron’s bursting runs into the box. AP Photo
Clement Lenglet – 4. Offered plenty from his range of passing to move play forward, but was shaky in defence and was left tangled by one of Almiron’s bursting runs into the box. AP Photo
Eric Dier – 5. There were some misjudged loose balls from the centre-back, but Dier’s experience came in handy, most notably in the second half sliding in to clear Joelinton’s run after Sanchez was dispossessed. AP Photo
Eric Dier – 5. There were some misjudged loose balls from the centre-back, but Dier’s experience came in handy, most notably in the second half sliding in to clear Joelinton’s run after Sanchez was dispossessed. AP Photo
Davinson Sanchez – 4. Started in place of Cristian Romero but was much less assured than his teammate, and struggled to deal with the press and pace of Newcastle’s frontmen. AP Photo
Davinson Sanchez – 4. Started in place of Cristian Romero but was much less assured than his teammate, and struggled to deal with the press and pace of Newcastle’s frontmen. AP Photo
Ryan Sessegnon – 5. Full of energy on the left wing, Sessegnon was a constant outlet and formed part of Spurs’ early counter attacks. His highlight going forward was a first-half shot that was cleared by Schar. Defensively, Longstaff and Almiron sometimes got the better of him, and he faded as the game went on. Booked. PA
Ryan Sessegnon – 5. Full of energy on the left wing, Sessegnon was a constant outlet and formed part of Spurs’ early counter attacks. His highlight going forward was a first-half shot that was cleared by Schar. Defensively, Longstaff and Almiron sometimes got the better of him, and he faded as the game went on. Booked. PA
Oliver Skipp – 7. Handed his first Premier League start since January, Skipp was continuously looking for a way to move the ball forward with encouraging work on and off the ball. Booked. AP Photo
Oliver Skipp – 7. Handed his first Premier League start since January, Skipp was continuously looking for a way to move the ball forward with encouraging work on and off the ball. Booked. AP Photo
Yves Bissouma – 5. Not at his best, the former Brighton player’s best attacking moment came in the first half, but he was unable to keep his effort low from 25-yards out. EPA
Yves Bissouma – 5. Not at his best, the former Brighton player’s best attacking moment came in the first half, but he was unable to keep his effort low from 25-yards out. EPA
Rodrigo Bentancur – 8. The Uruguayan started well and was given freedom on the left with Bissouma sitting deeper, pressing Newcastle and helping with Spurs’ early breaks. Booked when protesting Newcastle’s first goal. Getty Images
Rodrigo Bentancur – 8. The Uruguayan started well and was given freedom on the left with Bissouma sitting deeper, pressing Newcastle and helping with Spurs’ early breaks. Booked when protesting Newcastle’s first goal. Getty Images
Emerson Royal – 5. Having served a three-match suspension, Royal returned but saw little attacking promise on the wing until the second half. He was, however, crucial in keeping Newcastle’s lead down after half-time, blocking Joelinton’s shot in the box and clearing a loose ball from the follow-up corner. PA
Emerson Royal – 5. Having served a three-match suspension, Royal returned but saw little attacking promise on the wing until the second half. He was, however, crucial in keeping Newcastle’s lead down after half-time, blocking Joelinton’s shot in the box and clearing a loose ball from the follow-up corner. PA
Son Heung-Min – 6. The South Korean wasted no time testing Pope, driving forward into the final third within the first minute of the game. Minutes later he fired narrowly over. He should have scored when Kane played a through ball, but his finish lacked the power to get past the goal-line. Getty Images
Son Heung-Min – 6. The South Korean wasted no time testing Pope, driving forward into the final third within the first minute of the game. Minutes later he fired narrowly over. He should have scored when Kane played a through ball, but his finish lacked the power to get past the goal-line. Getty Images
Harry Kane – 7. Central to Spurs’ good moves in the first half, Kane’s first shot came just before the half-hour mark when he tested Pope. He went one better at the back post to head home his 10th goal of the season to half the deficit. Getty Images
Harry Kane – 7. Central to Spurs’ good moves in the first half, Kane’s first shot came just before the half-hour mark when he tested Pope. He went one better at the back post to head home his 10th goal of the season to half the deficit. Getty Images
SUBS: Ivan Perisic (Sessegnon 61’) – 5. Opted to go for goal when Kane squeezed a ball through several Newcastle shirts, but it was an easy save for Pope. Getty Images
SUBS: Ivan Perisic (Sessegnon 61’) – 5. Opted to go for goal when Kane squeezed a ball through several Newcastle shirts, but it was an easy save for Pope. Getty Images
Lucas Moura (Skipp 67’) – 5. An earlier introduction from the bench for Moura as Spurs looked for an equaliser. He attempted to get on the ball and fire up his side, albeit to no success. Reuters
Lucas Moura (Skipp 67’) – 5. An earlier introduction from the bench for Moura as Spurs looked for an equaliser. He attempted to get on the ball and fire up his side, albeit to no success. Reuters
Matt Doherty (Lenglet 81’) – N/R. Returned to the bench following the end of Emerson Royal’s three-match suspension, and gave Lenglet a much-needed breather. Reuters
Matt Doherty (Lenglet 81’) – N/R. Returned to the bench following the end of Emerson Royal’s three-match suspension, and gave Lenglet a much-needed breather. Reuters
Ben Davies (Sanchez 81’) – N/R. A late change for Spurs to bring some fresh energy off the bench. AFP
Ben Davies (Sanchez 81’) – N/R. A late change for Spurs to bring some fresh energy off the bench. AFP
NEWCASTLE RATINGS: Nick Pope – 7. The England international was equal to Son’s shot in the first minute and Kane’s later in the first half, but he could do little about his fellow international bundling home a header at close range. Faced 17 shots in total. Booked for time wasting. EPA
NEWCASTLE RATINGS: Nick Pope – 7. The England international was equal to Son’s shot in the first minute and Kane’s later in the first half, but he could do little about his fellow international bundling home a header at close range. Faced 17 shots in total. Booked for time wasting. EPA
Kieran Trippier – 7. Returning to Tottenham for the first time since his departure in 2019, Trippier was needed to deny his former side with a goal-line clearance early on. Later on, though, he could do little to stop his former teammate Kane from scoring at the far post. Had a lot of touches and looked in fine form. Getty Images
Kieran Trippier – 7. Returning to Tottenham for the first time since his departure in 2019, Trippier was needed to deny his former side with a goal-line clearance early on. Later on, though, he could do little to stop his former teammate Kane from scoring at the far post. Had a lot of touches and looked in fine form. Getty Images
Fabian Schar – 8. The Swiss defender caught out Spurs’ backline with a superb long ball to Wilson. The pass left Spurs open and the goal exposed for Wilson to tap home. At the other end, he tracked back well to clear Sessegnon’s first-half shot. Reuters
Fabian Schar – 8. The Swiss defender caught out Spurs’ backline with a superb long ball to Wilson. The pass left Spurs open and the goal exposed for Wilson to tap home. At the other end, he tracked back well to clear Sessegnon’s first-half shot. Reuters
Sven Botman – 7. A solid display from the Dutch defender. He exuded calmness in the backline during periods of Spurs pressure, and made some crucial clearances. Getty Images
Sven Botman – 7. A solid display from the Dutch defender. He exuded calmness in the backline during periods of Spurs pressure, and made some crucial clearances. Getty Images
Dan Burn – 7. Calm and assured display at left-back, with the former Brighton player limiting attacks on his flank. EPA
Dan Burn – 7. Calm and assured display at left-back, with the former Brighton player limiting attacks on his flank. EPA
Joelinton – 7. The Brazilian was able to shake off a knee injury to start, and he squeezed through Spurs’ backline to meet Schar’s long ball in the opening minutes. Getty Images
Joelinton – 7. The Brazilian was able to shake off a knee injury to start, and he squeezed through Spurs’ backline to meet Schar’s long ball in the opening minutes. Getty Images
Sean Longstaff – 7. Showed plenty of hunger, and beat Sessegnon to Lloris’ long ball to play Almiron in for Newcastle’s second. PA
Sean Longstaff – 7. Showed plenty of hunger, and beat Sessegnon to Lloris’ long ball to play Almiron in for Newcastle’s second. PA
Joe Willock – 7. Returning to the team, the former Arsenal player came close to scoring when his shot took a deflection from Wilson and went narrowly wide of the post. Getty Images
Joe Willock – 7. Returning to the team, the former Arsenal player came close to scoring when his shot took a deflection from Wilson and went narrowly wide of the post. Getty Images
Bruno Guimaraes – 7. Travelled in time for the game following the birth of his first child and proved to be more than ready for the battle, causing problems for Spurs and controlling the midfield. AP Photo
Bruno Guimaraes – 7. Travelled in time for the game following the birth of his first child and proved to be more than ready for the battle, causing problems for Spurs and controlling the midfield. AP Photo
Miguel Almiron – 9. The Paraguayan doubled Newcastle’s lead before half time, the confident striker dispossessing Sessegnon before sprinting past Lenglet and tapping past Lloris from a tight angle. Electric all game. Getty Images
Miguel Almiron – 9. The Paraguayan doubled Newcastle’s lead before half time, the confident striker dispossessing Sessegnon before sprinting past Lenglet and tapping past Lloris from a tight angle. Electric all game. Getty Images
Callum Wilson – 8. Scoring his fourth league goal of the season, Wilson chased Schar’s long ball before colliding with Lloris and chipping the ball into the empty net from distance. Booked. Getty Images
Callum Wilson – 8. Scoring his fourth league goal of the season, Wilson chased Schar’s long ball before colliding with Lloris and chipping the ball into the empty net from distance. Booked. Getty Images
SUBS: Jacob Murphy (Willock 75’) – N/A. Dropped after a good run in the Newcastle team and didn’t see too much of the ball following his introduction. EPA
SUBS: Jacob Murphy (Willock 75’) – N/A. Dropped after a good run in the Newcastle team and didn’t see too much of the ball following his introduction. EPA
Chris Wood (Wilson 88’) – N/A. A late substitution, but Wood was played in and set on a counter attack before he was brought down by Emerson Royal. Getty Images
Chris Wood (Wilson 88’) – N/A. A late substitution, but Wood was played in and set on a counter attack before he was brought down by Emerson Royal. Getty Images
Jonjo Shelvey (Guimaraes 89’) – N/A. Part of a double substitution as he made his first appearance of the season as he returns from a hamstring injury. Reuters
Jonjo Shelvey (Guimaraes 89’) – N/A. Part of a double substitution as he made his first appearance of the season as he returns from a hamstring injury. Reuters

"I spoke with the club at the start of the season, I said 'We have to go step by step, time and patience to have two, three transfer markets to bring this squad [to be] competitive to play two important competitions ...'

"This situation makes me frustrated because I'd like to play these type of games and the Champions League with the best team, then on the bench have three, four, five good substitutions ... The squad doesn't allow to lose four players in this moment.

"The important teams that are going to fight to win, the title contenders, you see them when you play every three days because you need a deep squad and strong squad with quality. We have only just started our process.

"If we play one game every six or seven days, I think we can fight for something important.

"To play every three days, I think we have to be patient and not be disappointed too much."

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 23: Miguel Almiron celebrates with Joelinton of Newcastle United after scoring their team's second goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 23, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield / Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 23: Miguel Almiron celebrates with Joelinton of Newcastle United after scoring their team's second goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 23, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield / Getty Images)

Newcastle laid down a marker in the battle for a place in next season's Champions League as Eddie Howe's men edged ahead of Chelsea and Manchester United into fourth place - two points behind Spurs.

Backed by the Saudi sovereign wealth fund, Howe will be given further resources to strengthen in the January window, posing a major threat to the traditional powers for a place in the top four.

But the Newcastle boss claimed putting his side's rise down the club's new-found wealth is unfair on the efforts of his players, many of whom were signed before the Saudi takeover.

"The problem is that [the money] takes away the credit from the players," said Howe.

"We're enjoying the moment but we won't be getting ahead of ourselves."

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Why fast? - Explain to your child why they are fasting. By shedding light on the importance of abstaining from food and drink, children may feel more encouraged to give it there all during the observance period. It is also a good opportunity to teach children about controlling urges, doing good for others and instilling healthy food habits

Sleep and suhoor - A child needs adequate sleep every night - at least eight hours. Make sure to set a routine early bedtime so he/she has sufficient time to wake up for suhoor, which is an essential meal at the beginning of the day

Good diet - Nutritious food is crucial to ensuring a healthy Ramadan for children. They must refrain from eating too much junk food as well as canned goods and snacks and drinks high in sugar. Foods that are rich in nutrients, vitamins and proteins, like fruits, fresh meats and vegetables, make for a good balanced diet

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The flights: Flydubai flies from Dubai to Kilimanjaro airport via Dar es Salaam from Dh1,619 return including taxes. The trip takes 8 hours. 

The trek: Make sure that whatever tour company you select to climb Kilimanjaro, that it is a reputable one. The way to climb successfully would be with experienced guides and porters, from a company committed to quality, safety and an ethical approach to the mountain and its staff. Sonia Nazareth booked a VIP package through Safari Africa. The tour works out to $4,775 (Dh17,538) per person, based on a 4-person booking scheme, for 9 nights on the mountain (including one night before and after the trek at Arusha). The price includes all meals, a head guide, an assistant guide for every 2 trekkers, porters to carry the luggage, a cook and kitchen staff, a dining and mess tent, a sleeping tent set up for 2 persons, a chemical toilet and park entrance fees. The tiny ration of heated water provided for our bath in our makeshift private bathroom stall was the greatest luxury. A standard package, also based on a 4-person booking, works out to $3,050 (Dh11,202) per person.

When to go: You can climb Kili at any time of year, but the best months to ascend  are  January-February and September-October.  Also good are July and August, if you’re tolerant of the colder weather that winter brings.

Do not underestimate the importance of kit. Even if you’re travelling at a relatively pleasant time, be geared up for the cold and the rain.

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Result

2.15pm: Maiden Dh75,000 1,950m; Winner: Majestic Thunder, Tadhg O’Shea (jockey), Satish Seemar (trainer).

2.45pm: Handicap Dh80,000 1,800m; Winner: Tailor’s Row, Royston Ffrench, Salem bin Ghadayer.

3.15pm: Handicap Dh85,000 1,600m; Winner: Native Appeal, Adam McLean, Doug Watson.

3.45pm: Handicap Dh115,000 1,950m; Winner: Conclusion, Antonio Fresu, Musabah Al Muhairi.

4.15pm: Handicap Dh100,000 1,400m; Winner: Pilgrim’s Treasure, Tadhg O’Shea, Satish Seemar.

4.45pm: Maiden Dh75,000 1,400m; Winner: Sanad Libya, Richard Mullen, Satish Seemar.

5.15pm: Handicap Dh90,000 1,000m; Winner: Midlander, Richard Mullen, Satish Seemar

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Ain Dubai in numbers

126: The length in metres of the legs supporting the structure

1 football pitch: The length of each permanent spoke is longer than a professional soccer pitch

16 A380 Airbuses: The equivalent weight of the wheel rim.

9,000 tonnes: The amount of steel used to construct the project.

5 tonnes: The weight of each permanent spoke that is holding the wheel rim in place

192: The amount of cable wires used to create the wheel. They measure a distance of 2,4000km in total, the equivalent of the distance between Dubai and Cairo.

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
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Asia Cup 2018 Qualifier

Sunday's results:

  • UAE beat Malaysia by eight wickets
  • Nepal beat Singapore by four wickets
  • Oman v Hong Kong, no result

Tuesday fixtures:

  • Malaysia v Singapore
  • UAE v Oman
  • Nepal v Hong Kong
COMPANY PROFILE
Name: Almnssa
Started: August 2020
Founder: Areej Selmi
Based: Gaza
Sectors: Internet, e-commerce
Investments: Grants/private funding
$1,000 award for 1,000 days on madrasa portal

Daily cash awards of $1,000 dollars will sweeten the Madrasa e-learning project by tempting more pupils to an education portal to deepen their understanding of math and sciences.

School children are required to watch an educational video each day and answer a question related to it. They then enter into a raffle draw for the $1,000 prize.

“We are targeting everyone who wants to learn. This will be $1,000 for 1,000 days so there will be a winner every day for 1,000 days,” said Sara Al Nuaimi, project manager of the Madrasa e-learning platform that was launched on Tuesday by the Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, to reach Arab pupils from kindergarten to grade 12 with educational videos.  

“The objective of the Madrasa is to become the number one reference for all Arab students in the world. The 5,000 videos we have online is just the beginning, we have big ambitions. Today in the Arab world there are 50 million students. We want to reach everyone who is willing to learn.”

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  1. Facebook: Mark Zuckerberg and his friends started Facebook when he was a 19-year-old Harvard undergraduate. 
  2. Dell: When Michael Dell was an undergraduate student at Texas University in 1984, he started upgrading computers for profit. He starting working full-time on his business when he was 19. Eventually, his company became the Dell Computer Corporation and then Dell Inc. 
  3. Subway: Fred DeLuca opened the first Subway restaurant when he was 17. In 1965, Mr DeLuca needed extra money for college, so he decided to open his own business. Peter Buck, a family friend, lent him $1,000 and together, they opened Pete’s Super Submarines. A few years later, the company was rebranded and called Subway. 
  4. Mashable: In 2005, Pete Cashmore created Mashable in Scotland when he was a teenager. The site was then a technology blog. Over the next few decades, Mr Cashmore has turned Mashable into a global media company.
  5. Oculus VR: Palmer Luckey founded Oculus VR in June 2012, when he was 19. In August that year, Oculus launched its Kickstarter campaign and raised more than $1 million in three days. Facebook bought Oculus for $2 billion two years later.
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Star rating: 2/5

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Name: Akeed

Based: Muscat

Launch year: 2018

Number of employees: 40

Sector: Online food delivery

Funding: Raised $3.2m since inception 

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Defence review at a glance

• Increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 but given “turbulent times it may be necessary to go faster”

• Prioritise a shift towards working with AI and autonomous systems

• Invest in the resilience of military space systems.

• Number of active reserves should be increased by 20%

• More F-35 fighter jets required in the next decade

• New “hybrid Navy” with AUKUS submarines and autonomous vessels

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