David De Gea described Manchester United's Europa League exit to Sevilla as 'a rubbish performance from everyone'. EPA
David De Gea described Manchester United's Europa League exit to Sevilla as 'a rubbish performance from everyone'. EPA
David De Gea described Manchester United's Europa League exit to Sevilla as 'a rubbish performance from everyone'. EPA
David De Gea described Manchester United's Europa League exit to Sevilla as 'a rubbish performance from everyone'. EPA

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David de Gea hails Manchester United for spot on response to Euro exit in FA Cup

Spanish goalkeeper praises team following penalty shoot-out victory over Brighton at Wembley

Andy Mitten
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April 24, 2023

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After the horror of Manchester United’s performance in Sevilla on Thursday, Manchester United needed a response against Brighton and Hove Albion in the FA Cup semi final at Wembley. They got one, winning on penalties after the game ended goalless after extra time.

“It was a very tough game, both teams played well,” said goalkeeper David de Gea. “We created chances, they created chances. At the end we finished on penalties: both teams took them very well with great penalties.”

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De Gea was spotted trying to unsettle Brighton during the shootout. “I tried to put some pressure on the last taker and he missed the target,” he explained to Sony Sports Network after Brighton’s Solly March blazed his penalty over the bar.

“I just went close to him and tried to talk with the referee and the player. I said some things. I cannot say what I said to him but I just tried to put a bit more pressure on him.

“Sometimes it works, sometimes not. It worked for that penalty, then Victor [Lindelof] finished with a great penalty and we are in the final.

“We always prepare the pens, but sometimes players know that we prepare the pens and they change [their plans]. I was nearly taking a couple of them, but they took them really well.”

The Spaniard, who United want to keep though on a lower salary than his current contract, made some key saves during the match against an excellent Brighton side.

“Very good team,” said De Gea of the Seagulls. “They know what they do really well. They create some big chances but I made two or three good saves to keep the team in the game. We fought for every ball.”

The mood contrasted with Thursday after the 3-0 defeat by Sevilla in the Europa League. “It was a rubbish performance from everyone,” said De Gea of the game in Spain. “No desire, no energy or nothing. It happens that when you go into European competitions with no energy, no passion, then they beat you like they did.

“It was a bad game, but we had a massive game today and we show that when we fight and we are together and we want to win, then it’s totally different.”

Man United beat Brighton in FA Cup: Player ratings

BRIGHTON RATINGS: Robert Sanchez - 8. Unbreachable for 120 minutes and produced a couple of spectacular saves, including a deflected effort from Rashford. Like the rest of his Brighton teammates, didn't deserve to be on the losing side. Getty
BRIGHTON RATINGS: Robert Sanchez - 8. Unbreachable for 120 minutes and produced a couple of spectacular saves, including a deflected effort from Rashford. Like the rest of his Brighton teammates, didn't deserve to be on the losing side. Getty
Pascal Gross - 7. Deployed at right-back, the German was comfortable in a less than familiar position and buried his penalty in the shootout. Getty
Pascal Gross - 7. Deployed at right-back, the German was comfortable in a less than familiar position and buried his penalty in the shootout. Getty
Adam Webster - 8. Rock solid at the back to keep Martial and United's forwards quiet throughout regular and extra time. Excellent penalty in the shootout. PA
Adam Webster - 8. Rock solid at the back to keep Martial and United's forwards quiet throughout regular and extra time. Excellent penalty in the shootout. PA
Lewis Dunk - 8. A captain's performance from Brighton's longest-serving player in one of the biggest games in the club's history. Took the nerve-shredding fifth penalty and dispatched with ease. AP
Lewis Dunk - 8. A captain's performance from Brighton's longest-serving player in one of the biggest games in the club's history. Took the nerve-shredding fifth penalty and dispatched with ease. AP
Pervis Estupinan - 7. Full of energy and provided a constant outlet down the left. Could have done better with a chance on goal but a good performance by the Ecuadorian. AP
Pervis Estupinan - 7. Full of energy and provided a constant outlet down the left. Could have done better with a chance on goal but a good performance by the Ecuadorian. AP
Moises Caicedo - 9. A key part of Brighton's successful season and was excellent again at Wembley. The Ecuadorian was the beating heart of his team's midfield. Little wonder Europe's biggest clubs are courting the 21-year-old. AFP
Moises Caicedo - 9. A key part of Brighton's successful season and was excellent again at Wembley. The Ecuadorian was the beating heart of his team's midfield. Little wonder Europe's biggest clubs are courting the 21-year-old. AFP
Alexis Mac Allister - 8. A display befitting a World Cup winner, the Argentine, alongside Caicedo, ensured Brighton won the midfield battle and controlled large parts of the contest. AFP
Alexis Mac Allister - 8. A display befitting a World Cup winner, the Argentine, alongside Caicedo, ensured Brighton won the midfield battle and controlled large parts of the contest. AFP
Solly March - 7. Lively on Brighton's right side and forced De Gea into a big save. Can only imagine how March is feeling the next morning after his missed penalty ended his team's FA Cup dream. PA
Solly March - 7. Lively on Brighton's right side and forced De Gea into a big save. Can only imagine how March is feeling the next morning after his missed penalty ended his team's FA Cup dream. PA
Julio Enciso - 7. Always looked to get in and around the United box, and was an ever-present danger. Should have done better with a shot he blazed over. Getty
Julio Enciso - 7. Always looked to get in and around the United box, and was an ever-present danger. Should have done better with a shot he blazed over. Getty
Kaoru Mitoma - 7. Every time the Japanese winger was on the ball he looked to make things happen. Couldn't quite deliver the end product he so often has this season, and will rue the heavy touch that ended a golden goalscoring chance. EPA
Kaoru Mitoma - 7. Every time the Japanese winger was on the ball he looked to make things happen. Couldn't quite deliver the end product he so often has this season, and will rue the heavy touch that ended a golden goalscoring chance. EPA
Danny Welbeck - 6. Had arguably the best chance of the game but sent an uncontested header just over the bar. The least effective player in Brighton's attack. AP
Danny Welbeck - 6. Had arguably the best chance of the game but sent an uncontested header just over the bar. The least effective player in Brighton's attack. AP
SUBS: Joel Veltman (Enciso 67') - 7. Like the rest of his team, put in an admirable shift and kept United at bay. AFP
SUBS: Joel Veltman (Enciso 67') - 7. Like the rest of his team, put in an admirable shift and kept United at bay. AFP
Deniz Undav (Welbeck 75') - 6. The striker will rue the heavy touch when played clean through by Caicedo. Beyond that, didn't really threaten the United goal. Dispatched his penalty well, though. PA
Deniz Undav (Welbeck 75') - 6. The striker will rue the heavy touch when played clean through by Caicedo. Beyond that, didn't really threaten the United goal. Dispatched his penalty well, though. PA
MANCHESTER UNITED RATINGS: David De Gea – 8. Superb diving save from a Mac Allister free-kick on six. Had to be alert through and made another key stop from a goalbound Estupinan shot on 56. Got low to save from March on 82. And did what he needed to do to pressure the final penalty taker. AFP
MANCHESTER UNITED RATINGS: David De Gea – 8. Superb diving save from a Mac Allister free-kick on six. Had to be alert through and made another key stop from a goalbound Estupinan shot on 56. Got low to save from March on 82. And did what he needed to do to pressure the final penalty taker. AFP
Aaron Wan Bissaka – 8. Wonderful tackle on Mitoma after 31 on the edge of the United area and again to stop the Japanese on 54. Fine battling run on 59 to set up a United attack. PA
Aaron Wan Bissaka – 8. Wonderful tackle on Mitoma after 31 on the edge of the United area and again to stop the Japanese on 54. Fine battling run on 59 to set up a United attack. PA
Victor Lindelof – 7. Needed to be aggressive and he was against Brighton’s talented front four. Won the ball, put his body first against Welbeck. Stopped two late Brighton attacks, then booked for tussling with Mac Allister. Buried the winning penalty. PA
Victor Lindelof – 7. Needed to be aggressive and he was against Brighton’s talented front four. Won the ball, put his body first against Welbeck. Stopped two late Brighton attacks, then booked for tussling with Mac Allister. Buried the winning penalty. PA
Luke Shaw – 7. Comfortable at centre half and anticipated several Brighton attacks well. Booked – yet he took that one for the team after he’d done well to set Antony up. AFP
Luke Shaw – 7. Comfortable at centre half and anticipated several Brighton attacks well. Booked – yet he took that one for the team after he’d done well to set Antony up. AFP
Diogo Dalot – 7. Turned a very dangerous 29th-minute Brighton attack away from goal. Got up to challenge for Brighton’s corners – and one header won praise from De Gea in the 90th minute. Energetic in extra time and put a convincing penalty away. AP
Diogo Dalot – 7. Turned a very dangerous 29th-minute Brighton attack away from goal. Got up to challenge for Brighton’s corners – and one header won praise from De Gea in the 90th minute. Energetic in extra time and put a convincing penalty away. AP
Casemiro – 6. Booked for a tackle on Mac Allister – he did what most Brazilians would do going into a tackle with an Argentine. Instinctively set up Fernandes with a clear shot on goal on 44. Fouled in a yellow card tackle by Mitoma on 90. Caught in possession in the 102nd minute – rare for him. Drove a 117th minute shot at Sanchez as United finished strongly. Stroked the first United penalty in. PA
Casemiro – 6. Booked for a tackle on Mac Allister – he did what most Brazilians would do going into a tackle with an Argentine. Instinctively set up Fernandes with a clear shot on goal on 44. Fouled in a yellow card tackle by Mitoma on 90. Caught in possession in the 102nd minute – rare for him. Drove a 117th minute shot at Sanchez as United finished strongly. Stroked the first United penalty in. PA
Christian Eriksen – 6. Tried to pick out the forward players with passes. Caught out with the speed of Brighton’s press. Set up beautifully by Rashford on 45 as United enjoyed a positive spell. The first player off for the more energetic Fred. AFP
Christian Eriksen – 6. Tried to pick out the forward players with passes. Caught out with the speed of Brighton’s press. Set up beautifully by Rashford on 45 as United enjoyed a positive spell. The first player off for the more energetic Fred. AFP
Antony – 6. Booked after five minutes for fouling Mitoma on the edge of the area, but a threat going forward, if rarely near goal. Struggled with the strength of Estupinan and with Mitoma tracking back. Got closer to goal in the first attack of the second half, then got back to stop a Brighton attack. Threaded a shot on target on 58, but it was easily saved. As was his 63rd minute effort after being delightfully set up by Fernandes. AP
Antony – 6. Booked after five minutes for fouling Mitoma on the edge of the area, but a threat going forward, if rarely near goal. Struggled with the strength of Estupinan and with Mitoma tracking back. Got closer to goal in the first attack of the second half, then got back to stop a Brighton attack. Threaded a shot on target on 58, but it was easily saved. As was his 63rd minute effort after being delightfully set up by Fernandes. AP
Bruno Fernandes – 6. Back after missing Thursday’s horrendous defeat in Seville. Drew a save from Sanchez on 14 and then cut in towards goal two minutes later. Always tried to find pockets of space. Hobbled himself after a clash with Mac Allister and looked to be in severe pain but carried on. Skewed a shot wide on 44. A flick to Antony split Brighton’s defence to set him up. PA
Bruno Fernandes – 6. Back after missing Thursday’s horrendous defeat in Seville. Drew a save from Sanchez on 14 and then cut in towards goal two minutes later. Always tried to find pockets of space. Hobbled himself after a clash with Mac Allister and looked to be in severe pain but carried on. Skewed a shot wide on 44. A flick to Antony split Brighton’s defence to set him up. PA
Marcus Rashford – 6. Like Martial, quiet in the first half until the end when he sprinted onto a ball and set up Eriksen. Marked closely by Gross, but his 105th minute shot was as close as United came to scoring. Smashed a shot wide on 111. No mistaking with his penalty either. AFP
Marcus Rashford – 6. Like Martial, quiet in the first half until the end when he sprinted onto a ball and set up Eriksen. Marked closely by Gross, but his 105th minute shot was as close as United came to scoring. Smashed a shot wide on 111. No mistaking with his penalty either. AFP
Anthony Martial – 5. Quiet first half, then he tried to lob ‘keeper Sanchez on 45 and his pained expression showed how far he was from hitting the target. Getty
Anthony Martial – 5. Quiet first half, then he tried to lob ‘keeper Sanchez on 45 and his pained expression showed how far he was from hitting the target. Getty
SUBS: Fred (Eriksen 61’) – 7. Nicked the ball from Brighton a few times and played a ball across goal in 102nd minute, but no United forward was there to meet it. Won ball back again to set up an attack where Rashford came close to giving his side the lead. Tight onto March to limit his effectiveness in a 107th minute attack. Headed a late Brighton attack away, too. AFP
SUBS: Fred (Eriksen 61’) – 7. Nicked the ball from Brighton a few times and played a ball across goal in 102nd minute, but no United forward was there to meet it. Won ball back again to set up an attack where Rashford came close to giving his side the lead. Tight onto March to limit his effectiveness in a 107th minute attack. Headed a late Brighton attack away, too. AFP
Jadon Sancho (Martial 83’) – 6. Chipped a shot wide and over on 87. Set up Sabitzer with a header on 97 minutes after intelligent play down the left. Lovely penalty in the shootout. AFP
Jadon Sancho (Martial 83’) – 6. Chipped a shot wide and over on 87. Set up Sabitzer with a header on 97 minutes after intelligent play down the left. Lovely penalty in the shootout. AFP
Marcel Sabitzer (Antony 90’) – 7. Totally wasted a 114th minute free-kick by hitting the ball well over the box. The goalkeeper got a touch, but his penalty – the fifth – went in under great pressure. AP
Marcel Sabitzer (Antony 90’) – 7. Totally wasted a 114th minute free-kick by hitting the ball well over the box. The goalkeeper got a touch, but his penalty – the fifth – went in under great pressure. AP
Tyrell Malacia (Wan Bissaka 101’) – 5. Gave two balls away. Reuters
Tyrell Malacia (Wan Bissaka 101’) – 5. Gave two balls away. Reuters
Wout Weghorst (Fernandes 101’) – 6. Worked hard, as always. Tried to get the crowd up too. Calm for his penalty, United’s sixth. EPA
Wout Weghorst (Fernandes 101’) – 6. Worked hard, as always. Tried to get the crowd up too. Calm for his penalty, United’s sixth. EPA

Manchester City await back at Wembley on June 3, in the first ever all Manchester FA Cup final. “It’s still a long way until the final,” said De Gea. “We still have massive games to come in the Premier League. We want to finish in the top four.

“It has not been easy because some teams are fighting for the same places so we have to be really focused on the Premier League, then we have time to prepare for the final and we know we are going to play against one of the best teams for sure in Europe, in the world. We showed it already that we can beat them at Old Trafford like we did.”

United’s defence continues to miss key players, but De Gea praised those who played against Brighton. “Big credit to all of them,” he added. “It’s not easy when you have big injuries to the defender section and then the guys have been brilliant and played so well. It’s not easy against Brighton because they are so good.

“They showed that in how they play and how they move, everyone wants the ball. It’s a great team but we beat them.”

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Gold
Faisal Al Ketbi (Open weight and 94kg)
Talib Al Kirbi (69kg)
Omar Al Fadhli (56kg)

Silver
Zayed Al Kaabi (94kg)
Khalfan Belhol (85kg)
Zayed Al Mansoori (62kg)
Mouza Al Shamsi (49kg women)

Bronze
Yahia Mansour Al Hammadi (Open and 94kg)
Saood Al Hammadi (77kg)
Said Al Mazroui (62kg)
Obaid Al Nuaimi (56kg)
Bashayer Al Matrooshi (62kg women)
Reem Abdulkareem (45kg women)

 


 

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PROFILE OF INVYGO

Started: 2018

Founders: Eslam Hussein and Pulkit Ganjoo

Based: Dubai

Sector: Transport

Size: 9 employees

Investment: $1,275,000

Investors: Class 5 Global, Equitrust, Gulf Islamic Investments, Kairos K50 and William Zeqiri

Dust and sand storms compared

Sand storm

  • Particle size: Larger, heavier sand grains
  • Visibility: Often dramatic with thick "walls" of sand
  • Duration: Short-lived, typically localised
  • Travel distance: Limited 
  • Source: Open desert areas with strong winds

Dust storm

  • Particle size: Much finer, lightweight particles
  • Visibility: Hazy skies but less intense
  • Duration: Can linger for days
  • Travel distance: Long-range, up to thousands of kilometres
  • Source: Can be carried from distant regions
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

MOUNTAINHEAD REVIEW

Starring: Ramy Youssef, Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman

Director: Jesse Armstrong

Rating: 3.5/5

Killing of Qassem Suleimani
BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE

Starring: Winona Ryder, Michael Keaton, Jenny Ortega

Director: Tim Burton

Rating: 3/5

ADCC AFC Women’s Champions League Group A fixtures

October 3: v Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC
October 6: v Hyundai Steel Red Angels Women’s FC
October 9: v Sabah FA

Visit Abu Dhabi culinary team's top Emirati restaurants in Abu Dhabi

Yadoo’s House Restaurant & Cafe

For the karak and Yoodo's house platter with includes eggs, balaleet, khamir and chebab bread.

Golden Dallah

For the cappuccino, luqaimat and aseeda.

Al Mrzab Restaurant

For the shrimp murabian and Kuwaiti options including Kuwaiti machboos with kebab and spicy sauce.

Al Derwaza

For the fish hubul, regag bread, biryani and special seafood soup. 

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FIXTURES

All kick-off times 10.45pm UAE ( 4 GMT) unless stated

Tuesday
Sevilla v Maribor
Spartak Moscow v Liverpool
Manchester City v Shakhtar Donetsk
Napoli v Feyenoord
Besiktas v RB Leipzig
Monaco v Porto
Apoel Nicosia v Tottenham Hotspur
Borussia Dortmund v Real Madrid

Wednesday
Basel v Benfica
CSKA Moscow Manchester United
Paris Saint-Germain v Bayern Munich
Anderlecht v Celtic
Qarabag v Roma (8pm)
Atletico Madrid v Chelsea
Juventus v Olympiakos
Sporting Lisbon v Barcelona

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Need to know

Unlike other mobile wallets and payment apps, a unique feature of eWallet is that there is no need to have a bank account, credit or debit card to do digital payments.

Customers only need a valid Emirates ID and a working UAE mobile number to register for eWallet account.

How to get there

Emirates (www.emirates.com) flies directly to Hanoi, Vietnam, with fares starting from around Dh2,725 return, while Etihad (www.etihad.com) fares cost about Dh2,213 return with a stop. Chuong is 25 kilometres south of Hanoi.
 

On Women's Day
Kareem Shaheen on Canada
'THE WORST THING YOU CAN EAT'

Trans fat is typically found in fried and baked goods, but you may be consuming more than you think.

Powdered coffee creamer, microwave popcorn and virtually anything processed with a crust is likely to contain it, as this guide from Mayo Clinic outlines: 

Baked goods - Most cakes, cookies, pie crusts and crackers contain shortening, which is usually made from partially hydrogenated vegetable oil. Ready-made frosting is another source of trans fat.

Snacks - Potato, corn and tortilla chips often contain trans fat. And while popcorn can be a healthy snack, many types of packaged or microwave popcorn use trans fat to help cook or flavour the popcorn.

Fried food - Foods that require deep frying — french fries, doughnuts and fried chicken — can contain trans fat from the oil used in the cooking process.

Refrigerator dough - Products such as canned biscuits and cinnamon rolls often contain trans fat, as do frozen pizza crusts.

Creamer and margarine - Nondairy coffee creamer and stick margarines also may contain partially hydrogenated vegetable oils.

Killing of Qassem Suleimani

CONCRETE COWBOY

Directed by: Ricky Staub

Starring: Idris Elba, Caleb McLaughlin, Jharrel Jerome

3.5/5 stars

Killing of Qassem Suleimani
While you're here
MATCH INFO

Manchester City 3
Danilo (16'), Bernardo Silva (34'), Fernandinho (72')

Brighton & Hove Albion 1
Ulloa (20')

COMPANY PROFILE

Name: Lamsa

Founder: Badr Ward

Launched: 2014

Employees: 60

Based: Abu Dhabi

Sector: EdTech

Funding to date: $15 million

Results

57kg quarter-finals

Zakaria Eljamari (UAE) beat Hamed Al Matari (YEM) by points 3-0.

60kg quarter-finals

Ibrahim Bilal (UAE) beat Hyan Aljmyah (SYR) RSC round 2.

63.5kg quarter-finals

Nouredine Samir (UAE) beat Shamlan A Othman (KUW) by points 3-0.

67kg quarter-finals

Mohammed Mardi (UAE) beat Ahmad Ondash (LBN) by points 2-1.

71kg quarter-finals

Ahmad Bahman (UAE) defeated Lalthasanga Lelhchhun (IND) by points 3-0.

Amine El Moatassime (UAE) beat Seyed Kaveh Safakhaneh (IRI) by points 3-0.

81kg quarter-finals

Ilyass Habibali (UAE) beat Ahmad Hilal (PLE) by points 3-0

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
While you're here
Tearful appearance

Chancellor Rachel Reeves set markets on edge as she appeared visibly distraught in parliament on Wednesday. 

Legislative setbacks for the government have blown a new hole in the budgetary calculations at a time when the deficit is stubbornly large and the economy is struggling to grow. 

She appeared with Keir Starmer on Thursday and the pair embraced, but he had failed to give her his backing as she cried a day earlier.

A spokesman said her upset demeanour was due to a personal matter.

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
Updated: April 24, 2023, 10:48 AM`
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