PREMIER LEAGUE AND FA CUP TEAM OF THE WEEK: GK: David de Gea (Manchester United). Coming off a horror show in Seville, De Gea was superb in the FA Cup semi-final. Gets stick for his poor shoot-out record but that United even took Brighton to penalties was thanks to their Spanish stopper. EPA
PREMIER LEAGUE AND FA CUP TEAM OF THE WEEK: GK: David de Gea (Manchester United). Coming off a horror show in Seville, De Gea was superb in the FA Cup semi-final. Gets stick for his poor shoot-out record but that United even took Brighton to penalties was thanks to their Spanish stopper. EPA
RB: Timothy Castagne (Leicester). One of Leicester’s more consistent performers in a bleak season, the Belgian full-back scored the winner in the vital 2-1 victory over Wolves to boost the Foxes’ survival hopes. Getty
RB: Timothy Castagne (Leicester). One of Leicester’s more consistent performers in a bleak season, the Belgian full-back scored the winner in the vital 2-1 victory over Wolves to boost the Foxes’ survival hopes. Getty
CB: Lewis Dunk (Brighton). Led the Brighton defence superbly to keep United out for 120 minutes. Then stepped up to take the high-pressure fifth penalty and buried it. AFP
CB: Lewis Dunk (Brighton). Led the Brighton defence superbly to keep United out for 120 minutes. Then stepped up to take the high-pressure fifth penalty and buried it. AFP
CB: Victor Lindelof (Manchester United). Speaking of pressure penalties, Lindelof took his chance to be a hero by slotting United’s seventh to send his side through to the FA Cup final. Before all that drama, the Swedish centre-back had an excellent game next to the equally impressive Luke Shaw. Reuters
CB: Victor Lindelof (Manchester United). Speaking of pressure penalties, Lindelof took his chance to be a hero by slotting United’s seventh to send his side through to the FA Cup final. Before all that drama, the Swedish centre-back had an excellent game next to the equally impressive Luke Shaw. Reuters
LB: Aaron Cresswell (West Ham). Provided a perfect corner for Michail Anotnio to open the scoring at Bournemouth, and delivered a similar ball to start the move for Declan Rice’s goal in the 4-0 win. Two vital contributions in a vital win to move the Hammers clear of relegation trouble. Getty
LB: Aaron Cresswell (West Ham). Provided a perfect corner for Michail Anotnio to open the scoring at Bournemouth, and delivered a similar ball to start the move for Declan Rice’s goal in the 4-0 win. Two vital contributions in a vital win to move the Hammers clear of relegation trouble. Getty
CM: Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle). Proved throughout the season that he’s a top-class midfielder and was at it again in Newcastle’s 6-1 demolition of Tottenham. Provided his usual link-up play in midfield and was simply too good for the opposition. AFP
CM: Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle). Proved throughout the season that he’s a top-class midfielder and was at it again in Newcastle’s 6-1 demolition of Tottenham. Provided his usual link-up play in midfield and was simply too good for the opposition. AFP
CM: Declan Rice (West Ham). No coincidence that Rice’s best run of form has coincided with West Ham’s improved run of results. Scored the third in the win at Bournemouth and ran the show. Reuters
CM: Declan Rice (West Ham). No coincidence that Rice’s best run of form has coincided with West Ham’s improved run of results. Scored the third in the win at Bournemouth and ran the show. Reuters
RF: Riyad Mahrez (Manchester City). Star man at Wembley as the Algerian winger helped himself to a hat-trick against Sheffield United to keep City’s treble-chasing season very much alive.
RF: Riyad Mahrez (Manchester City). Star man at Wembley as the Algerian winger helped himself to a hat-trick against Sheffield United to keep City’s treble-chasing season very much alive.
LF: Jacob Murphy (Newcastle). Scored the first and third goals, inside the first nine minutes of the game, to set the scene for a dominant win over Spurs. Getty
LF: Jacob Murphy (Newcastle). Scored the first and third goals, inside the first nine minutes of the game, to set the scene for a dominant win over Spurs. Getty
CF: Alexander Isak (Newcastle). Moved into double figures with his ninth and 10th goals of the league season to put Newcastle 5-0 up against Tottenham after just 21 minutes. The Swedish striker is starting to justify his price tag after some injury setbacks. Getty
CF: Alexander Isak (Newcastle). Moved into double figures with his ninth and 10th goals of the league season to put Newcastle 5-0 up against Tottenham after just 21 minutes. The Swedish striker is starting to justify his price tag after some injury setbacks. Getty
CF: Diogo Jota (Liverpool). The Portuguese forward, hit by injury this season, couldn’t buy a goal for most of the campaign but now has four in his last two games, his latest brace helping Liverpool edged past Nottingham Forest and keep alive their slim top-four hopes. AFP
CF: Diogo Jota (Liverpool). The Portuguese forward, hit by injury this season, couldn’t buy a goal for most of the campaign but now has four in his last two games, his latest brace helping Liverpool edged past Nottingham Forest and keep alive their slim top-four hopes. AFP

Sport

Football

Newcastle dominate XI after crushing Tottenham: Premier League and FA Cup team of the week

Wembley to host first Manchester derby FA Cup final after wins for City and United in vastly different style

Jon Turner

April 24, 2023

  • English
  • Arabic

It was a memorable weekend of football in England – whether it was for the right or wrong reasons would depend on your loyalties.

Arsenal's attempts to end a 19-year wait for the Premier League title took another setback after being held to a 3-3 draw by bottom side Southampton on Friday night, although it could have been worse having trailed 3-1 with just a few minutes remaining.

Second-placed Manchester City were not immediately available to capitalise on the Gunners' latest slip as Pep Guardiola's side were focused on FA Cup duties, and the lived up to all expectations with a comfortable 3-0 win over second-tier Sheffield United at Wembley on Saturday.

Saturday's Premier League action began at Craven Cottage, where Fulham claimed a second-straight win by beating struggling Leeds United 2-1. Brentford and Aston Villa (1-1), and Crystal Palace and Everton (0-0) then played out draws, while Leicester City claimed a vital 2-1 win against Wolves to climb out of the bottom three on goal difference.

The late game on Saturday saw Liverpool battle past Nottingham Forest 3-2 at Anfield to keep alive their fading top-four hopes.

The goals then flew in on Sunday as West Ham's revival continued at pace with a 4-0 win at in-form Bournemouth, and Newcastle delivered the result of the weekend with a 6-1 demolition of Tottenham after racing into a 5-0 lead in the first 21 minutes.

City then discovered their FA Cup final opponents would be rivals Manchester United after Erik ten Hag's side defeated Brighton & Hove Albion on penalties after 120 minutes of goalless, yet absorbing, football.

Check out the photo gallery above for our team of the week, combining both the Premier League and the FA Cup semi-finals. To move on to the next photo, click on the arrow or swipe if using a mobile device.

World record transfers

1. Kylian Mbappe - to Real Madrid in 2017/18 - €180 million (Dh770.4m - if a deal goes through)
2. Paul Pogba - to Manchester United in 2016/17 - €105m
3. Gareth Bale - to Real Madrid in 2013/14 - €101m
4. Cristiano Ronaldo - to Real Madrid in 2009/10 - €94m
5. Gonzalo Higuain - to Juventus in 2016/17 - €90m
6. Neymar - to Barcelona in 2013/14 - €88.2m
7. Romelu Lukaku - to Manchester United in 2017/18 - €84.7m
8. Luis Suarez - to Barcelona in 2014/15 - €81.72m
9. Angel di Maria - to Manchester United in 2014/15 - €75m
10. James Rodriguez - to Real Madrid in 2014/15 - €75m

The specs

Engine: 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo

Power: 261hp at 5,500rpm

Torque: 405Nm at 1,750-3,500rpm

Transmission: 9-speed auto

Fuel consumption: 6.9L/100km

On sale: Now

Price: From Dh117,059

While you're here
On Women's Day
UPI facts

More than 2.2 million Indian tourists arrived in UAE in 2023
More than 3.5 million Indians reside in UAE
Indian tourists can make purchases in UAE using rupee accounts in India through QR-code-based UPI real-time payment systems
Indian residents in UAE can use their non-resident NRO and NRE accounts held in Indian banks linked to a UAE mobile number for UPI transactions

While you're here
The Pope's itinerary

Sunday, February 3, 2019 - Rome to Abu Dhabi
1pm: departure by plane from Rome / Fiumicino to Abu Dhabi
10pm: arrival at Abu Dhabi Presidential Airport


Monday, February 4
12pm: welcome ceremony at the main entrance of the Presidential Palace
12.20pm: visit Abu Dhabi Crown Prince at Presidential Palace
5pm: private meeting with Muslim Council of Elders at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
6.10pm: Inter-religious in the Founder's Memorial


Tuesday, February 5 - Abu Dhabi to Rome
9.15am: private visit to undisclosed cathedral
10.30am: public mass at Zayed Sports City – with a homily by Pope Francis
12.40pm: farewell at Abu Dhabi Presidential Airport
1pm: departure by plane to Rome
5pm: arrival at the Rome / Ciampino International Airport

Updated: April 24, 2023, 10:52 AM`
Premier LeagueFA CupNewcastle UnitedLeicester City