CHELSEA RATINGS: Kepa Arrizabalaga 5 – Should have done better with Remy Cabella’s first half goal. Made a handful of routine stops in the second period. Reuters
CHELSEA RATINGS: Kepa Arrizabalaga 5 – Should have done better with Remy Cabella’s first half goal. Made a handful of routine stops in the second period. Reuters
Cesar Azpilicueta 6 – Had a slight lapse of concentration for Krasnodar’s opening goal. Improved as the game wore on – especially in an attacking capacity. Reuters
Cesar Azpilicueta 6 – Had a slight lapse of concentration for Krasnodar’s opening goal. Improved as the game wore on – especially in an attacking capacity. Reuters
Andreas Christensen 7 – Dominant aerially in what was another fairly solid Champions League outing. The Danish defender has reinvigorated his Chelsea career in the Champions League this year. EPA
Andreas Christensen 7 – Dominant aerially in what was another fairly solid Champions League outing. The Danish defender has reinvigorated his Chelsea career in the Champions League this year. EPA
Antonio Rudiger 6 – Helped sure up the home sides defence in the second half. Recovered well from a sluggish start. AP
Antonio Rudiger 6 – Helped sure up the home sides defence in the second half. Recovered well from a sluggish start. AP
Emerson 8 – Provided great support to the Chelsea forwards, venturing forward with more intent than Azpilicueta on the opposite flank. Seems to improve with every passing game at the minute. Reuters
Emerson 8 – Provided great support to the Chelsea forwards, venturing forward with more intent than Azpilicueta on the opposite flank. Seems to improve with every passing game at the minute. Reuters
Billy Gilmour 7 – Kept things simple in the middle. Rarely made a mistake and turned the ball over very well. AFP
Billy Gilmour 7 – Kept things simple in the middle. Rarely made a mistake and turned the ball over very well. AFP
Jorginho 7 – Metronomic in possession and incisive when necessary from the No 6 position. His penalty to level the game was perfectly placed – as ever. EPA
Jorginho 7 – Metronomic in possession and incisive when necessary from the No 6 position. His penalty to level the game was perfectly placed – as ever. EPA
Mateo Kovacic 7 – Showed good intent with the ball at his feet, driving the Blues forward at every opportunity. Was replaced in the second half. AFP
Mateo Kovacic 7 – Showed good intent with the ball at his feet, driving the Blues forward at every opportunity. Was replaced in the second half. AFP
Kai Havertz 7 – Overall, the young German was impressive, contributing with good passing and dangerous through balls. Will perhaps feel disappointed to have squandered a handful of goalscoring opportunities. Getty
Kai Havertz 7 – Overall, the young German was impressive, contributing with good passing and dangerous through balls. Will perhaps feel disappointed to have squandered a handful of goalscoring opportunities. Getty
Tino Anjorin 7 – A more than respectable Champions League debut from the 19-year-old. Linked up well with Tammy Abraham - and generally looked a threat from the outset. Getty
Tino Anjorin 7 – A more than respectable Champions League debut from the 19-year-old. Linked up well with Tammy Abraham - and generally looked a threat from the outset. Getty
Tammy Abraham 6 – Needed to impress his manager after Olivier Giroud’s recent heroics. Unfortunately for the England striker, he did the very opposite. His good overall play was undone by a series of bad misses in front of goal. AFP
Tammy Abraham 6 – Needed to impress his manager after Olivier Giroud’s recent heroics. Unfortunately for the England striker, he did the very opposite. His good overall play was undone by a series of bad misses in front of goal. AFP
SUBS: Timo Werner 7 – Very lively on the left after being introduced with 70 minutes played. Fired wide following a particularly impressive solo run. EPA
SUBS: Timo Werner 7 – Very lively on the left after being introduced with 70 minutes played. Fired wide following a particularly impressive solo run. EPA
N’Golo Kante 6 – Played further forward than we are perhaps used to seeing him. Generally Impressed in the final third. AP
N’Golo Kante 6 – Played further forward than we are perhaps used to seeing him. Generally Impressed in the final third. AP
Olivier Giroud N/A – Didn’t have too many opportunities to shine. His best effort was a slightly wayward header with seconds remaining. AFP
Olivier Giroud N/A – Didn’t have too many opportunities to shine. His best effort was a slightly wayward header with seconds remaining. AFP

Football

Kai Havertz 7, Billy Gilmour 7, Tino Anjorin 7: New-look Chelsea's player ratings v Krasnodar

Champions League draw for Frank Lampard's Blues

Tom Fenton

December 09, 2020

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Chelsea manager Frank Lampard was impressed by Billy Gilmour's "outstanding" return to action after an assured midfield performance in the 1-1 Champions League draw with Krasnodar.

The 19-year-old was handed his full European debut after spending four months on the sidelines following knee surgery.

Gilmour, who arrived from Scottish side Rangers in 2017, enjoyed a breakthrough campaign at Stamford Bridge last season but with Lampard spending around £220 million ($294.3m) on new players in the last transfer window there is now even more competition for places.

"I thought Billy was outstanding on his return, I felt very comfortable with him coming back in, he's trained so well, done his rehab and he deserved his chance tonight," said Lampard.

Midfielder Jorginho scored from the spot as Chelsea finished their successful campaign with a point.

Lampard made 10 changes to the side that defeated Leeds at the weekend, giving a first senior start to Tino Anjorin.

The second string Blues dominated the early possession, but the Russian side looked dangerous on the break and took the lead in the 24th minute through Remy Cabella.

However, four minutes later Chelsea were level when Jorginho converted a penalty after Tammy Abraham had been fouled in the area by Brazilian midfielder Kaio.

Assessing the performances from Stamford Bridge, Tom Fenton has provided his Chelsea player ratings in the photo gallery above. To move on to the next photo, click on the arrows or if using a mobile device, simply swipe.

On Women's Day
GULF MEN'S LEAGUE

Pool A Dubai Hurricanes, Bahrain, Dubai Exiles, Dubai Tigers 2

Pool B Abu Dhabi Harlequins, Jebel Ali Dragons, Dubai Knights Eagles, Dubai Tigers

 

Opening fixtures

Thursday, December 5

6.40pm, Pitch 8, Abu Dhabi Harlequins v Dubai Knights Eagles

7pm, Pitch 2, Jebel Ali Dragons v Dubai Tigers

7pm, Pitch 4, Dubai Hurricanes v Dubai Exiles

7pm, Pitch 5, Bahrain v Dubai Eagles 2

 

Recent winners

2018 Dubai Hurricanes

2017 Dubai Exiles

2016 Abu Dhabi Harlequins

2015 Abu Dhabi Harlequins

2014 Abu Dhabi Harlequins

On Women's Day
In numbers

Number of Chinese tourists coming to UAE in 2017 was... 1.3m

Alibaba’s new ‘Tech Town’  in Dubai is worth... $600m

China’s investment in the MIddle East in 2016 was... $29.5bn

The world’s most valuable start-up in 2018, TikTok, is valued at... $75bn

Boost to the UAE economy of 5G connectivity will be... $269bn 

From Zero

Artist: Linkin Park

Label: Warner Records

Number of tracks: 11

Rating: 4/5

Zayed Sustainability Prize
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

Emergency

Director: Kangana Ranaut

Stars: Kangana Ranaut, Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Milind Soman, Mahima Chaudhry 

Rating: 2/5

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MATCH INFO

Uefa Champions League semi-final, first leg
Bayern Munich v Real Madrid
When: April 25, 10.45pm kick-off (UAE)
Where: Allianz Arena, Munich
Live: BeIN Sports HD
Second leg: May 1, Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid

MATCH INFO

Uefa Champions League semi-final, first leg
Bayern Munich v Real Madrid
When: April 25, 10.45pm kick-off (UAE)
Where: Allianz Arena, Munich
Live: BeIN Sports HD
Second leg: May 1, Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid

RESULTS

Men
1 Marius Kipserem (KEN) 2:04:04
2 Abraham Kiptum (KEN) 2:04:16
3 Dejene Debela Gonfra (ETH) 2:07:06
4 Thomas Rono (KEN) 2:07:12
5 Stanley Biwott (KEN) 2:09:18

Women
1 Ababel Yeshaneh (ETH) 2:20:16
2 Eunice Chumba (BRN) 2:20:54
3 Gelete Burka (ETH) 2:24:07
4 Chaltu Tafa (ETH) 2:25:09
5 Caroline Kilel (KEN) 2:29:14

Inside Palestine-Israel
Whiile you're here
Nayanthara: Beyond The Fairy Tale

Starring: Nayanthara, Vignesh Shivan, Radhika Sarathkumar, Nagarjuna Akkineni

Director: Amith Krishnan

Rating: 3.5/5

On Women's Day
Race card

4pm Al Bastakiya Listed US$300,000 (Dirt) 1,900m

4.35pm Mahab Al Shimaal Group 3 $350,000 (D) 1,200m

5.10pm Nad Al Sheba Turf Group 3 $350,000 (Turf) 1,200m

5.45pm Burj Nahaar Group 3 $350,000 (D) 1,600m

6.20pm Jebel Hatta Group 1 $400,000 (T) 1,800m

6.55pm Al Maktoum Challenge Round-3 Group 1 $600,000 (D) 2,000m

7.30pm Dubai City Of Gold Group 2 $350,000 (T) 2,410m

The National selections:

4pm Zabardast

4.35pm Ibn Malik

5.10pm Space Blues

5.45pm Kimbear

6.20pm Barney Roy

6.55pm Matterhorn

7.30pm Defoe

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UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
BIGGEST CYBER SECURITY INCIDENTS IN RECENT TIMES

SolarWinds supply chain attack: Came to light in December 2020 but had taken root for several months, compromising major tech companies, governments and its entities

Microsoft Exchange server exploitation: March 2021; attackers used a vulnerability to steal emails

Kaseya attack: July 2021; ransomware hit perpetrated REvil, resulting in severe downtime for more than 1,000 companies

Log4j breach: December 2021; attackers exploited the Java-written code to inflitrate businesses and governments

The figures behind the event

1) More than 300 in-house cleaning crew

2) 165 staff assigned to sanitise public areas throughout the show

3) 1,000 social distancing stickers

4) 809 hand sanitiser dispensers placed throughout the venue

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