Richard Jolly names his Best XI in the Premier League for the January 23-24 weekend, with Dele Alli and Hugo Lloris leading an impressive Tottenham Hotspur side and Roberto Firmino turning in an influential performance for five-goal Liverpool.
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Goalkeeper: Hugo Lloris (Tottenham Hotspur)
The Frenchman was at his finest with some remarkable saves to make Spurs’ 3-1 comeback win at Crystal Palace possible.
Right-back: Branislav Ivanovic (Chelsea)
Provided the inch-perfect cross for Diego Costa’s winner at Arsenal and the Serb helped Chelsea keep a clean sheet at Emirates Stadium, too.
Centre-back: Craig Cathcart (Watford)
The Northern Irishman chipped in with a rare goal as Watford ended their losing run with a 2-1 victory over Newcastle United.
Centre-back: Ashley Williams (Swansea City)
The captain led by example with a defiant display at the back to earn new manager Francesco Guidolin a debut win at Everton.
Left-back: Matt Targett (Southampton)
Played with impressive composure as Southampton restricted Manchester United to one shot on target in their win at Old Trafford.
Right winger: Andre Ayew (Swansea City)
Won the penalty for Swansea’s opening goal and scored the second himself in an all-action display at Goodison Park.
Centre midfield: Dele Alli (Tottenham Hotspur)
The youngster’s volley on the turn put Spurs ahead at Selhurst Park and was surely the goal of the weekend.
Centre midfield: Danny Drinkwater (Leicester City)
The former Manchester United midfielder’s first top-flight goal set Leicester on their way to an emphatic win over Stoke.
Left winger: Dimitri Payet (West Ham United)
Enner Valencia and Sergio Aguero both scored twice but the classy Payet was the best player in West Ham’s 2-2 draw with Manchester City.
Striker: Roberto Firmino (Liverpool)
The Brazilian scored a second double in three games to provide some of the drama in Liverpool’s incredible 5-4 win at Norwich City.
Striker: Diego Costa (Chelsea)
Arsenal’s nemesis belatedly returned to his best, scoring the winner and causing Per Mertesacker’s red card on Sunday.
The White Lotus: Season three
Creator: Mike White
Starring: Walton Goggins, Jason Isaacs, Natasha Rothwell
Rating: 4.5/5
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Recipe
Garlicky shrimp in olive oil
Gambas Al Ajillo
Preparation time: 5 to 10 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes
Serves 4
Ingredients
180ml extra virgin olive oil; 4 to 5 large cloves of garlic, minced or pureed (or 3 to 4 garlic scapes, roughly chopped); 1 or 2 small hot red chillies, dried (or ¼ teaspoon dried red chilli flakes); 400g raw prawns, deveined, heads removed and tails left intact; a generous splash of sweet chilli vinegar; sea salt flakes for seasoning; a small handful of fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
Method
▶ Heat the oil in a terracotta dish or frying pan. Once the oil is sizzling hot, add the garlic and chilli, stirring continuously for about 10 seconds until golden and aromatic.
▶ Add a splash of sweet chilli vinegar and as it vigorously simmers, releasing perfumed aromas, add the prawns and cook, stirring a few times.
▶ Once the prawns turn pink, after 1 or 2 minutes of cooking, remove from the heat and season with sea salt flakes.
▶ Once the prawns are cool enough to eat, scatter with parsley and serve with small forks or toothpicks as the perfect sharing starter. Finish off with crusty bread to soak up all that flavour-infused olive oil.
A MINECRAFT MOVIE
Director: Jared Hess
Starring: Jack Black, Jennifer Coolidge, Jason Momoa
Rating: 3/5
Formula Middle East Calendar (Formula Regional and Formula 4)
Round 1: January 17-19, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi
Round 2: January 22-23, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi
Round 3: February 7-9, Dubai Autodrome – Dubai
Round 4: February 14-16, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi
Round 5: February 25-27, Jeddah Corniche Circuit – Saudi Arabia
