MANCHESTER CITY RATINGS: Ederson - 6: Had large periods with nothing to do but did well to get a hand on Luiz’s corner delivery and reach Young’s ball forward ahead of Watkins. Didn’t even move for Watkins’ goal but did well to deal with Coutinho’s late shot. AP
MANCHESTER CITY RATINGS: Ederson - 6: Had large periods with nothing to do but did well to get a hand on Luiz’s corner delivery and reach Young’s ball forward ahead of Watkins. Didn’t even move for Watkins’ goal but did well to deal with Coutinho’s late shot. AP
Aymeric Laporte - 6: Blocked Bailey’s early shot after the Jamaican threatened to get behind but played some poor passes, one of which contributed to Silva losing possession for Villa’s goal. Reuters
Aymeric Laporte - 6: Blocked Bailey’s early shot after the Jamaican threatened to get behind but played some poor passes, one of which contributed to Silva losing possession for Villa’s goal. Reuters
Ruben Dias – 8: Often looked composed in his defending, notably putting in a superb tackle to stop Bailey running through. Also stepped out from the back well when there wasn’t a passing option but couldn’t get enough on his header to hit the target. Was brought off at half time. EPA
Ruben Dias – 8: Often looked composed in his defending, notably putting in a superb tackle to stop Bailey running through. Also stepped out from the back well when there wasn’t a passing option but couldn’t get enough on his header to hit the target. Was brought off at half time. EPA
Kyle Walker - 6: Played some brilliant long passes and eased Bailey off the ball when a break was on, but did put his team in danger with an overly nonchalant pass. Struggled at times in the latter stages after Coutinho and Moreno came on. AFP
Kyle Walker - 6: Played some brilliant long passes and eased Bailey off the ball when a break was on, but did put his team in danger with an overly nonchalant pass. Struggled at times in the latter stages after Coutinho and Moreno came on. AFP
Bernardo Silva - 7: Absolutely everywhere, even in the problematic left-back position on occasion. Slipped the ball through as Grealish won the penalty but then lost possession for Villa’s goal and had some sloppy moments towards the end. EPA
Bernardo Silva - 7: Absolutely everywhere, even in the problematic left-back position on occasion. Slipped the ball through as Grealish won the penalty but then lost possession for Villa’s goal and had some sloppy moments towards the end. EPA
Manchester City's Spanish midfielder Rodri (R) celebrates with Manchester City's Norwegian striker Erling Haaland (C) after City score their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on February 12, 2023. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /
Manchester City's Spanish midfielder Rodri (R) celebrates with Manchester City's Norwegian striker Erling Haaland (C) after City score their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on February 12, 2023. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /
Ilkay Gundogan - 7: Had a shot well saved by Martinez but showed determination and intelligence to get into the position to score City’s second. Slipped a nice ball through to Grealish and hit a couple of ambitious shots that didn’t trouble Martinez. PA
Ilkay Gundogan - 7: Had a shot well saved by Martinez but showed determination and intelligence to get into the position to score City’s second. Slipped a nice ball through to Grealish and hit a couple of ambitious shots that didn’t trouble Martinez. PA
Kevin De Bruyne - 8: Brilliant in his build-up play, making bursts forward and playing the ball forward that resulted in Gundogan’s goal. Provided some nice moments to capture the imagination when the match was drifting towards its close. AFP
Kevin De Bruyne - 8: Brilliant in his build-up play, making bursts forward and playing the ball forward that resulted in Gundogan’s goal. Provided some nice moments to capture the imagination when the match was drifting towards its close. AFP
Riyad Mahrez - 8: Provided the corner delivery for Rodri’s opener, scored from the penalty spot, as well as providing some lovely touches and passes. Hit a shocking shot comfortably over the crossbar before going off. EPA
Riyad Mahrez - 8: Provided the corner delivery for Rodri’s opener, scored from the penalty spot, as well as providing some lovely touches and passes. Hit a shocking shot comfortably over the crossbar before going off. EPA
Jack Grealish - 8: Very lively against his former club from the very first whistle. Hit a volley with brilliant technique that was deflected wide, then won the penalty for City’s third. Played a great cross for Alvarez’s chance after a poor first touch. AFP
Jack Grealish - 8: Very lively against his former club from the very first whistle. Hit a volley with brilliant technique that was deflected wide, then won the penalty for City’s third. Played a great cross for Alvarez’s chance after a poor first touch. AFP
Erling Haaland - 7: Couldn’t convert when Ramsey’s attempted clearance fell to him, but showed a superb burst of pace and composure to set up Gundogan for City’s second. Brought off at half time. Getty
Erling Haaland - 7: Couldn’t convert when Ramsey’s attempted clearance fell to him, but showed a superb burst of pace and composure to set up Gundogan for City’s second. Brought off at half time. Getty
SUBS: Julian Alvarez (Haaland 45') - 6: Showed good awareness to set up a chance for Rodri but couldn’t get a clean connection on his strike from the Spaniard’s cross, then saw his header blocked by Konsa. Should have had an assist after playing Mahrez in. AP
SUBS: Julian Alvarez (Haaland 45') - 6: Showed good awareness to set up a chance for Rodri but couldn’t get a clean connection on his strike from the Spaniard’s cross, then saw his header blocked by Konsa. Should have had an assist after playing Mahrez in. AP
Manuel Akanji (Dias 45') - 5: Didn’t do enough to stop Watkins getting his shot off for Villa’s goal and was beaten in the air as Watkins flicked the ball on for Duran’s chance. Getty
Manuel Akanji (Dias 45') - 5: Didn’t do enough to stop Watkins getting his shot off for Villa’s goal and was beaten in the air as Watkins flicked the ball on for Duran’s chance. Getty
Phil Foden (Grealish 69’) - 5: Showed good energy going forward but never really got the ball in a threatening position. Allowed Moreno to get behind him in his own box. Getty
Phil Foden (Grealish 69’) - 5: Showed good energy going forward but never really got the ball in a threatening position. Allowed Moreno to get behind him in his own box. Getty
Nathan Ake (Mahrez 85’) – N/R: Added a bit more defensive solidity as City saw out the game. Reuters
Nathan Ake (Mahrez 85’) – N/R: Added a bit more defensive solidity as City saw out the game. Reuters
ASTON VILLA RATINGS: Emi Martinez - 5: Beaten by the power on Rodri’s header for the first and couldn’t do anything about the other goals, but made good saves to deny Gundogan, Grealish and Rodri. Some of his distribution was poor. AP
ASTON VILLA RATINGS: Emi Martinez - 5: Beaten by the power on Rodri’s header for the first and couldn’t do anything about the other goals, but made good saves to deny Gundogan, Grealish and Rodri. Some of his distribution was poor. AP
Ashley Young - 4: Took up a poor position for the opener, then showed a real lack of awareness to leave Gundogan free at the back post for City’s second. Also struggled to deal with Grealish. AP
Ashley Young - 4: Took up a poor position for the opener, then showed a real lack of awareness to leave Gundogan free at the back post for City’s second. Also struggled to deal with Grealish. AP
Calum Chambers - 5: Made a complete mess of his header in the build-up to Gundogan’s goal, although he did do well to deflect Grealish’s volley wide and made some good interventions, especially in the second half. EPA
Calum Chambers - 5: Made a complete mess of his header in the build-up to Gundogan’s goal, although he did do well to deflect Grealish’s volley wide and made some good interventions, especially in the second half. EPA
Ezri Konsa - 6: Made some good blocks and interventions to deny the likes of Silva, De Bruyne and Grealish, although his poor clearance resulted in a chance for Rodri. Booked for a robust challenge on Alvarez after losing the ball, then made a great block to stop the Argentine’s header. AFP
Ezri Konsa - 6: Made some good blocks and interventions to deny the likes of Silva, De Bruyne and Grealish, although his poor clearance resulted in a chance for Rodri. Booked for a robust challenge on Alvarez after losing the ball, then made a great block to stop the Argentine’s header. AFP
Lucas Digne - 4: Beaten by Mahrez on various occasions and received a booking for an accumulation of fouls on the Algerian. To the Frenchman’s credit, he stayed persistent. His misplaced pass resulted in a chance for Alvarez. Getty
Lucas Digne - 4: Beaten by Mahrez on various occasions and received a booking for an accumulation of fouls on the Algerian. To the Frenchman’s credit, he stayed persistent. His misplaced pass resulted in a chance for Alvarez. Getty
Jacob Ramsey - 4: Struggled to have any sort of attacking impact and clumsily tripped Grealish for City’s penalty. EPA
Jacob Ramsey - 4: Struggled to have any sort of attacking impact and clumsily tripped Grealish for City’s penalty. EPA
Boubacar Kamara - 5: Often looked helpless in the first half, losing Rodri as he headed home the opener, then was left to watch as De Bruyne drifted past him to set up a City opportunity. The Frenchman did do well to match Rodri’s header from De Bruyne’s free-kick and went on to have a better second period. AFP
Boubacar Kamara - 5: Often looked helpless in the first half, losing Rodri as he headed home the opener, then was left to watch as De Bruyne drifted past him to set up a City opportunity. The Frenchman did do well to match Rodri’s header from De Bruyne’s free-kick and went on to have a better second period. AFP
Douglas Luiz - 6: His corner delivery made things awkward for Ederson and the City defence, but often cut a frustrated figure before playing Watkins through for his goal. Getty
Douglas Luiz - 6: His corner delivery made things awkward for Ederson and the City defence, but often cut a frustrated figure before playing Watkins through for his goal. Getty
Emi Buendia - 4: Put in some decent defensive work at times but was anonymous for most of the game before showing his frustration at being taken off. AFP
Emi Buendia - 4: Put in some decent defensive work at times but was anonymous for most of the game before showing his frustration at being taken off. AFP
Leon Bailey - 6: Had very little to go off but had a couple of nearly moments, seeing two shots blocked after getting into decent positions. Hit by a big tackle from Dias. AP
Leon Bailey - 6: Had very little to go off but had a couple of nearly moments, seeing two shots blocked after getting into decent positions. Hit by a big tackle from Dias. AP
Ollie Watkins - 7: Showed energy whenever the ball was near him and eventually got his reward with a cool finish after being played through. Won the flick on for Duran’s chance. EPA
Ollie Watkins - 7: Showed energy whenever the ball was near him and eventually got his reward with a cool finish after being played through. Won the flick on for Duran’s chance. EPA
SUBS: Jhon Duran (Bailey 60’) - 6: Looked lively, putting good pressure on Silva to help Luiz regain possession for the goal moments after coming on to the pitch. Was unlucky to see his ball to Watkins cut out, then even more hard done by when his strike smashed the crossbar. Reuters
SUBS: Jhon Duran (Bailey 60’) - 6: Looked lively, putting good pressure on Silva to help Luiz regain possession for the goal moments after coming on to the pitch. Was unlucky to see his ball to Watkins cut out, then even more hard done by when his strike smashed the crossbar. Reuters
John McGinn (Buendia 60’) - 5: Filled in well defensively at times and tried to make things happen but played a disappointing pass in a promising position. AFP
John McGinn (Buendia 60’) - 5: Filled in well defensively at times and tried to make things happen but played a disappointing pass in a promising position. AFP
Alex Moreno (Digne 60’) - 6: Got behind Foden and tested Ederson with his cross attempt, showing plenty of willingness. Was also an upgrade on Digne defensively. Reuters
Alex Moreno (Digne 60’) - 6: Got behind Foden and tested Ederson with his cross attempt, showing plenty of willingness. Was also an upgrade on Digne defensively. Reuters
Philippe Coutinho (Ramsey 76’) – N/R: Brought Villa to life and forced Ederson into a good save with an audacious shot. Reuters
Philippe Coutinho (Ramsey 76’) – N/R: Brought Villa to life and forced Ederson into a good save with an audacious shot. Reuters
Matty Cash (Young 76’) – N/R: Looked solid defensively, even if he did commit a cynical foul on Foden. Getty
Matty Cash (Young 76’) – N/R: Looked solid defensively, even if he did commit a cynical foul on Foden. Getty

Sport

Football

Manchester City v Aston Villa player ratings: Rodri 9, De Bruyne 8; Watkins 7, Buendia 4

Champions ease to 3-1 win at Etihad to close gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal

Danny Lewis

February 13, 2023

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Manchester City produced a defiant response to the Premier League's charge sheet as they comfortably beat Aston Villa 3-1 to close to within three points of leaders Arsenal on Sunday.

Goals by Rodri, Ilkay Gundogan and Riyad Mahrez put the result beyond doubt by halftime as City got back on track following last weekend's loss at Tottenham Hotspur.

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Man City narrow gap on Arsenal after comfortable win against Villa

With the club facing more than 100 charges relating to alleged financial misconduct the home fans were in belligerent mood at the Etihad Stadium with a series of ironic chants.

On the pitch, City's players showed they have not been distracted by the developments as they effectively wrapped up the points before the halftime whistle.

Pep Guardiola's side needed only four minutes to take the lead when Rodri headed in Riyad Mahrez's corner and they were cruising when Erling Haaland set up Gundogan in the 39th minute.

Villa were left with mission impossible when Mahrez tucked away a penalty in first-half stoppage time after Jacob Ramsey was adjudged to have tripped former Villa captain Jack Grealish.

Ollie Watkins scored for the third successive league match to reduce the deficit on the hour mark and Villa also struck the woodwork through substitute Jhon Duran late on but City never looked in any real danger of dropping points.

Champions City have 48 points from 22 games to Arsenal's 51 from 21 and can go top if they win at Arsenal on Wednesday.

Danny Lewis has provided the player ratings from the Etihad Stadium in the photo gallery above. To move on to the next photo, click on the arrows or swipe if using a mobile device.

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While you're here
VEZEETA PROFILE

Date started: 2012

Founder: Amir Barsoum

Based: Dubai, UAE

Sector: HealthTech / MedTech

Size: 300 employees

Funding: $22.6 million (as of September 2018)

Investors: Technology Development Fund, Silicon Badia, Beco Capital, Vostok New Ventures, Endeavour Catalyst, Crescent Enterprises’ CE-Ventures, Saudi Technology Ventures and IFC

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
What are the GCSE grade equivalents?
 
  • Grade 9 = above an A*
  • Grade 8 = between grades A* and A
  • Grade 7 = grade A
  • Grade 6 = just above a grade B
  • Grade 5 = between grades B and C
  • Grade 4 = grade C
  • Grade 3 = between grades D and E
  • Grade 2 = between grades E and F
  • Grade 1 = between grades F and G
UK-EU trade at a glance

EU fishing vessels guaranteed access to UK waters for 12 years

Co-operation on security initiatives and procurement of defence products

Youth experience scheme to work, study or volunteer in UK and EU countries

Smoother border management with use of e-gates

Cutting red tape on import and export of food

Global Fungi Facts

• Scientists estimate there could be as many as 3 million fungal species globally
• Only about 160,000 have been officially described leaving around 90% undiscovered
• Fungi account for roughly 90% of Earth's unknown biodiversity
• Forest fungi help tackle climate change, absorbing up to 36% of global fossil fuel emissions annually and storing around 5 billion tonnes of carbon in the planet's topsoil

Asia Cup 2018 final

Who: India v Bangladesh

When: Friday, 3.30pm, Dubai International Stadium

Watch: Live on OSN Cricket HD

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
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
While you're here
Killing of Qassem Suleimani
If you go

The flights
Etihad (etihad.com) flies from Abu Dhabi to Luang Prabang via Bangkok, with a return flight from Chiang Rai via Bangkok for about Dh3,000, including taxes. Emirates and Thai Airways cover the same route, also via Bangkok in both directions, from about Dh2,700.
The cruise
The Gypsy by Mekong Kingdoms has two cruising options: a three-night, four-day trip upstream cruise or a two-night, three-day downstream journey, from US$5,940 (Dh21,814), including meals, selected drinks, excursions and transfers.
The hotels
Accommodation is available in Luang Prabang at the Avani, from $290 (Dh1,065) per night, and at Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp and Resort from $1,080 (Dh3,967) per night, including meals, an activity and transfers.

SPECS

Engine: 4-litre V8 twin-turbo
Power: 630hp
Torque: 850Nm
Transmission: 8-speed Tiptronic automatic
Price: From Dh599,000
On sale: Now

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The biog

DOB: 25/12/92
Marital status: Single
Education: Post-graduate diploma in UAE Diplomacy and External Affairs at the Emirates Diplomatic Academy in Abu Dhabi
Hobbies: I love fencing, I used to fence at the MK Fencing Academy but I want to start again. I also love reading and writing
Lifelong goal: My dream is to be a state minister

Company profile

Company: Verity

Date started: May 2021

Founders: Kamal Al-Samarrai, Dina Shoman and Omar Al Sharif

Based: Dubai

Sector: FinTech

Size: four team members

Stage: Intially bootstrapped but recently closed its first pre-seed round of $800,000

Investors: Wamda, VentureSouq, Beyond Capital and regional angel investors

Haircare resolutions 2021

From Beirut and Amman to London and now Dubai, hairstylist George Massoud has seen the same mistakes made by customers all over the world. In the chair or at-home hair care, here are the resolutions he wishes his customers would make for the year ahead.

1. 'I will seek consultation from professionals'

You may know what you want, but are you sure it’s going to suit you? Haircare professionals can tell you what will work best with your skin tone, hair texture and lifestyle.

2. 'I will tell my hairdresser when I’m not happy'

Massoud says it’s better to offer constructive criticism to work on in the future. Your hairdresser will learn, and you may discover how to communicate exactly what you want more effectively the next time.

3. ‘I will treat my hair better out of the chair’

Damage control is a big part of most hairstylists’ work right now, but it can be avoided. Steer clear of over-colouring at home, try and pursue one hair brand at a time and never, ever use a straightener on still drying hair, pleads Massoud.

MATCH INFO

Uefa Champions League semi-finals, first leg
Liverpool v Roma
When: April 24, 10.45pm kick-off (UAE)
Where: Anfield, Liverpool
Live: BeIN Sports HD
Second leg: May 2, Stadio Olimpico, Rome

ESSENTIALS

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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The specs
  • Engine: 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8
  • Power: 640hp
  • Torque: 760nm
  • On sale: 2026
  • Price: Not announced yet
Bundesliga fixtures

Saturday, May 16 (kick-offs UAE time)

Borussia Dortmund v Schalke (4.30pm) 

RB Leipzig v Freiburg (4.30pm) 

Hoffenheim v Hertha Berlin (4.30pm) 

Fortuna Dusseldorf v Paderborn  (4.30pm) 

Augsburg v Wolfsburg (4.30pm) 

Eintracht Frankfurt v Borussia Monchengladbach (7.30pm)

Sunday, May 17

Cologne v Mainz (4.30pm),

Union Berlin v Bayern Munich (7pm)

Monday, May 18

Werder Bremen v Bayer Leverkusen (9.30pm)

Transgender report
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Lexus LX700h specs

Engine: 3.4-litre twin-turbo V6 plus supplementary electric motor

Power: 464hp at 5,200rpm

Torque: 790Nm from 2,000-3,600rpm

Transmission: 10-speed auto

Fuel consumption: 11.7L/100km

On sale: Now

Price: From Dh590,000

Some of Darwish's last words

"They see their tomorrows slipping out of their reach. And though it seems to them that everything outside this reality is heaven, yet they do not want to go to that heaven. They stay, because they are afflicted with hope." - Mahmoud Darwish, to attendees of the Palestine Festival of Literature, 2008

His life in brief: Born in a village near Galilee, he lived in exile for most of his life and started writing poetry after high school. He was arrested several times by Israel for what were deemed to be inciteful poems. Most of his work focused on the love and yearning for his homeland, and he was regarded the Palestinian poet of resistance. Over the course of his life, he published more than 30 poetry collections and books of prose, with his work translated into more than 20 languages. Many of his poems were set to music by Arab composers, most significantly Marcel Khalife. Darwish died on August 9, 2008 after undergoing heart surgery in the United States. He was later buried in Ramallah where a shrine was erected in his honour.

Living in...

This article is part of a guide on where to live in the UAE. Our reporters will profile some of the country’s most desirable districts, provide an estimate of rental prices and introduce you to some of the residents who call each area home. 

Key facilities
  • Olympic-size swimming pool with a split bulkhead for multi-use configurations, including water polo and 50m/25m training lanes
  • Premier League-standard football pitch
  • 400m Olympic running track
  • NBA-spec basketball court with auditorium
  • 600-seat auditorium
  • Spaces for historical and cultural exploration
  • An elevated football field that doubles as a helipad
  • Specialist robotics and science laboratories
  • AR and VR-enabled learning centres
  • Disruption Lab and Research Centre for developing entrepreneurial skills
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GAC GS8 Specs

Engine: 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo

Power: 248hp at 5,200rpm

Torque: 400Nm at 1,750-4,000rpm

Transmission: 8-speed auto

Fuel consumption: 9.1L/100km

On sale: Now

Price: From Dh149,900

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