Mateo Kovacic grabbed two goals as Manchester City saw off a stubborn Fulham to triumph 3-2 at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.
The win means Pep Guardiola's side are unbeaten in 50 consecutive home games in all competitions and it leaves them just a point behind Premier League leaders Liverpool, who beat Crystal Palace 1-0 at Selhurst Park, going into the international break.
Arsenal are also just a point behind Liverpool after beating Southampton 3-1 at home thanks to goals from Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka.
At the Etihad, Andreas Pereira opened the scoring for Fulham after 26 minutes when a superb back-heeled cross by Raul Jimenez set him up to score from close range.
Croatian midfielder Kovacic, deputising for the injured Rodri, levelled on 32 minutes with a deflected shot after a half-cleared corner. He then put City ahead just after the break with a strike from the edge of the box.
Jeremy Doku gave the home side a 3-1 lead with a brilliant shot into the top corner on 82 minutes before Rodrigo Muniz struck just before full-time for the visitors.
Kovacic told BBC Radio 5 Live after the game: "It means a lot because my wife is pregnant so it was great to get some goals for the little one. It's nice to score but the most important thing is the team and that we won today. It is never easy to play in the Premier League and today we showed great character. Good game for us."
On filling the Rodri void in midfield, he said: "I am playing there in the middle at the moment and of course we need to cover for Rodri, we miss him a lot. I think any team would miss him, the player that he is, and we wish him a speedy recovery and hope he comes back in a good a shape as possible.
"For now we have to adapt and for sure the manager has a lot of options so we can rotate."
Arsenal also came from behind to maintain their unbeaten start to the campaign.
Southampton took a surprise lead 10 minutes after half-time at the Emirates when Cameron Archer finished neatly from a counter-attack after Raheem Sterling, on his first league start for the Gunners, had been dispossessed.
Three minutes later the home side hit back when Havertz produced an excellent strike that went in off the post. Martinelli then made a surge into the box to connect with Saka's cross before the England winger got on the scoresheet himself with a clinical finish after 88 minutes.
Southampton manager Russell Martin told the BBC: "I think the game panned out how we though it might. They had the ball but I loved the way we defended. We asked for more courage on the ball and I thought we showed that. We had some really brilliant moments in the second half. When we scored we'd limited them to few chances.
"But they scored too quickly after that, it's a mistake and we get caught losing the ball.
"I think we're learning and growing and we're on a journey. But we're doing it under huge scrutiny and the intensity of the Premier League. I have to keep the guys on track and on path."
West Ham eased the pressure on new manager Julen Lopetegui as they ran out 4-1 winners against new boys Ipswich at the London Stadium.
The Hammers clinched their first home win of the season with goals from Michail Antonio, Mohammed Kudus, Jarrod Bowen and Luca Paqueta. Liam Delap scored for Kieran McKenna's visitors.
And there was an eight-goal thriller at the G-tech Stadium as Brentford beat Wolves 5-3 to claim their first league victory since August.
Nathan Collins opened the scoring for the Bees after just 75 seconds before Matheus Cunha equalised for the visitors two minutes later.
Bryan Mbeumo then scored from the spot for Brentford but Wolves equalised for a second time through Jorgen Strand Larsen.
Christian Norgaard put Brentford ahead after 28 minutes before Ethan Pinnock made it 4-2 in first-half stoppage time.
After the break, substitute Fabio Carvalho scored a fifth for the home side before Rayan Ait-Nouri struck in stoppage time for Wolves.
Killing of Qassem Suleimani
The National's picks
4.35pm: Tilal Al Khalediah
5.10pm: Continous
5.45pm: Raging Torrent
6.20pm: West Acre
7pm: Flood Zone
7.40pm: Straight No Chaser
8.15pm: Romantic Warrior
8.50pm: Calandogan
9.30pm: Forever Young
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Director: Jon M Chu
Stars: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey
KILLING OF QASSEM SULEIMANI
Labour dispute
The insured employee may still file an ILOE claim even if a labour dispute is ongoing post termination, but the insurer may suspend or reject payment, until the courts resolve the dispute, especially if the reason for termination is contested. The outcome of the labour court proceedings can directly affect eligibility.
- Abdullah Ishnaneh, Partner, BSA Law
If you go
The flights
Emirates and Etihad fly direct to Nairobi, with fares starting from Dh1,695. The resort can be reached from Nairobi via a 35-minute flight from Wilson Airport or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, or by road, which takes at least three hours.
The rooms
Rooms at Fairmont Mount Kenya range from Dh1,870 per night for a deluxe room to Dh11,000 per night for the William Holden Cottage.
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UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
TERMINAL HIGH ALTITUDE AREA DEFENCE (THAAD)
What is THAAD?
It is considered to be the US's most superior missile defence system.
Production:
It was created in 2008.
Speed:
THAAD missiles can travel at over Mach 8, so fast that it is hypersonic.
Abilities:
THAAD is designed to take out ballistic missiles as they are on their downward trajectory towards their target, otherwise known as the "terminal phase".
Purpose:
To protect high-value strategic sites, such as airfields or population centres.
Range:
THAAD can target projectiles inside and outside the Earth's atmosphere, at an altitude of 150 kilometres above the Earth's surface.
Creators:
Lockheed Martin was originally granted the contract to develop the system in 1992. Defence company Raytheon sub-contracts to develop other major parts of the system, such as ground-based radar.
UAE and THAAD:
In 2011, the UAE became the first country outside of the US to buy two THAAD missile defence systems. It then stationed them in 2016, becoming the first Gulf country to do so.
Dubai Rugby Sevens
November 30, December 1-2
International Vets
Christina Noble Children’s Foundation fixtures
Thursday, November 30:
10.20am, Pitch 3, v 100 World Legends Project
1.20pm, Pitch 4, v Malta Marauders
Friday, December 1:
9am, Pitch 4, v SBA Pirates
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
Key figures in the life of the fort
Sheikh Dhiyab bin Isa (ruled 1761-1793) Built Qasr Al Hosn as a watchtower to guard over the only freshwater well on Abu Dhabi island.
Sheikh Shakhbut bin Dhiyab (ruled 1793-1816) Expanded the tower into a small fort and transferred his ruling place of residence from Liwa Oasis to the fort on the island.
Sheikh Tahnoon bin Shakhbut (ruled 1818-1833) Expanded Qasr Al Hosn further as Abu Dhabi grew from a small village of palm huts to a town of more than 5,000 inhabitants.
Sheikh Khalifa bin Shakhbut (ruled 1833-1845) Repaired and fortified the fort.
Sheikh Saeed bin Tahnoon (ruled 1845-1855) Turned Qasr Al Hosn into a strong two-storied structure.
Sheikh Zayed bin Khalifa (ruled 1855-1909) Expanded Qasr Al Hosn further to reflect the emirate's increasing prominence.
Sheikh Shakhbut bin Sultan (ruled 1928-1966) Renovated and enlarged Qasr Al Hosn, adding a decorative arch and two new villas.
Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan (ruled 1966-2004) Moved the royal residence to Al Manhal palace and kept his diwan at Qasr Al Hosn.
Sources: Jayanti Maitra, www.adach.ae
Syria squad
Goalkeepers: Ibrahim Alma, Mahmoud Al Youssef, Ahmad Madania.
Defenders: Ahmad Al Salih, Moayad Ajan, Jehad Al Baour, Omar Midani, Amro Jenyat, Hussein Jwayed, Nadim Sabagh, Abdul Malek Anezan.
Midfielders: Mahmoud Al Mawas, Mohammed Osman, Osama Omari, Tamer Haj Mohamad, Ahmad Ashkar, Youssef Kalfa, Zaher Midani, Khaled Al Mobayed, Fahd Youssef.
Forwards: Omar Khribin, Omar Al Somah, Mardik Mardikian.
The candidates
Dr Ayham Ammora, scientist and business executive
Ali Azeem, business leader
Tony Booth, professor of education
Lord Browne, former BP chief executive
Dr Mohamed El-Erian, economist
Professor Wyn Evans, astrophysicist
Dr Mark Mann, scientist
Gina MIller, anti-Brexit campaigner
Lord Smith, former Cabinet minister
Sandi Toksvig, broadcaster
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