Nielsen confident he will be a safe replacement for Given

Goalkeeper Gunnar Nielsen has reassured Manchester City fans he will not crumble under the pressure. The little-known Faroe Islands international is likely to play in City's final three games of the season, and a key role in their fight for fourth place in the English Premier League, after first choice keeper Shay Given was ruled out for the remainder of the campaign. The Irishman suffered a dislocated shoulder in the goalless draw at Arsenal yesterday, leaving Nielsen to come on for his debut at the Emirates. And with regular No 2 Stuart Taylor recovering from knee surgery and no recall clause in the deal which took Joe Hart on a season-long loan to Birmingham, Nielsen is City's only option in goal.

The 23-year-old, who was brought to England from Danish club Frem by Blackburn, joined City two years ago, but his only previous experience of first-team football in England came last year on loan at non-league Wrexham. And he revealed being thrust into the limelight against Arsenal had created a stir back in his home country. "The Faroe Islands is only a small country, 50,000 people, and I think they will be very proud. They know I've been trying for years," Nielsen, who has just two caps to his name, said on City's official website. "It was an unbelievable feeling afterwards, but when I did come on it was just so intense ? it was a high pressure game and I had to stay focused. I like to think I'm calm under pressure.

"But I've not played too many games, especially at this level ? hey, I've just started at the top, the rest will be easy. "I'm Gunnar, they're nicknamed the Gunners, so maybe it was fate. "But Shay looked in bad pain. He's a really top guy, I've learned so much from him and he's been brilliant with me all season. I'm gutted for him." Nielsen revealed he would be looking to ensure Given is missed as little as possible. "Shay has been so consistent for us ? he's calm and experienced, and I want to be like that," he added. "When I'm out on the pitch I do like to shout at the guys ? talking to the other players helps me a lot.

"Being No 2 is difficult. I've been training hard with our coach Massimo. If it's serious with Shay then it's probably going to be a couple of games for me. "If I play against Aston Villa I'll be up against Brad Friedel, who was the main man when I was at Blackburn Rovers. He's a top man ? I'd be playing against one of my heroes. "But I don't know whether my family and friends would be able to come over and watch. That might all depend on the ash cloud ? we're a bit close to Iceland." * PA Sport

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Director: Shazia Iqbal

Starring: Siddhant Chaturvedi, Triptii Dimri

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UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets

What is blockchain?

Blockchain is a form of distributed ledger technology, a digital system in which data is recorded across multiple places at the same time. Unlike traditional databases, DLTs have no central administrator or centralised data storage. They are transparent because the data is visible and, because they are automatically replicated and impossible to be tampered with, they are secure.

The main difference between blockchain and other forms of DLT is the way data is stored as ‘blocks’ – new transactions are added to the existing ‘chain’ of past transactions, hence the name ‘blockchain’. It is impossible to delete or modify information on the chain due to the replication of blocks across various locations.

Blockchain is mostly associated with cryptocurrency Bitcoin. Due to the inability to tamper with transactions, advocates say this makes the currency more secure and safer than traditional systems. It is maintained by a network of people referred to as ‘miners’, who receive rewards for solving complex mathematical equations that enable transactions to go through.

However, one of the major problems that has come to light has been the presence of illicit material buried in the Bitcoin blockchain, linking it to the dark web.

Other blockchain platforms can offer things like smart contracts, which are automatically implemented when specific conditions from all interested parties are reached, cutting the time involved and the risk of mistakes. Another use could be storing medical records, as patients can be confident their information cannot be changed. The technology can also be used in supply chains, voting and has the potential to used for storing property records.

The bio

Favourite vegetable: Broccoli

Favourite food: Seafood

Favourite thing to cook: Duck l'orange

Favourite book: Give and Take by Adam Grant, one of his professors at University of Pennsylvania

Favourite place to travel: Home in Kuwait.

Favourite place in the UAE: Al Qudra lakes

At a glance

Global events: Much of the UK’s economic woes were blamed on “increased global uncertainty”, which can be interpreted as the economic impact of the Ukraine war and the uncertainty over Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Growth forecasts: Cut for 2025 from 2 per cent to 1 per cent. The OBR watchdog also estimated inflation will average 3.2 per cent this year

Welfare: Universal credit health element cut by 50 per cent and frozen for new claimants, building on cuts to the disability and incapacity bill set out earlier this month

Spending cuts: Overall day-to day-spending across government cut by £6.1bn in 2029-30

Tax evasion: Steps to crack down on tax evasion to raise “£6.5bn per year” for the public purse

Defence: New high-tech weaponry, upgrading HM Naval Base in Portsmouth

Housing: Housebuilding to reach its highest in 40 years, with planning reforms helping generate an extra £3.4bn for public finances

Dr Afridi's warning signs of digital addiction

Spending an excessive amount of time on the phone.

Neglecting personal, social, or academic responsibilities.

Losing interest in other activities or hobbies that were once enjoyed.

Having withdrawal symptoms like feeling anxious, restless, or upset when the technology is not available.

Experiencing sleep disturbances or changes in sleep patterns.

What are the guidelines?

Under 18 months: Avoid screen time altogether, except for video chatting with family.

Aged 18-24 months: If screens are introduced, it should be high-quality content watched with a caregiver to help the child understand what they are seeing.

Aged 2-5 years: Limit to one-hour per day of high-quality programming, with co-viewing whenever possible.

Aged 6-12 years: Set consistent limits on screen time to ensure it does not interfere with sleep, physical activity, or social interactions.

Teenagers: Encourage a balanced approach – screens should not replace sleep, exercise, or face-to-face socialisation.

Source: American Paediatric Association