• WEST HAM PLAYER RATINGS: Alphonse Areola 7 – Looked untroubled for the majority, but he commanded his area when called upon by crosses into the box. Getty Images
    WEST HAM PLAYER RATINGS: Alphonse Areola 7 – Looked untroubled for the majority, but he commanded his area when called upon by crosses into the box. Getty Images
  • Ryan Fredericks 8 - On his first start since September, Fredericks showed energy and pace while carrying the ball out of the defence. He came close to getting on the scoresheet twice but lacked composure in the finish. Getty Images
    Ryan Fredericks 8 - On his first start since September, Fredericks showed energy and pace while carrying the ball out of the defence. He came close to getting on the scoresheet twice but lacked composure in the finish. Getty Images
  • Ben Johnson 8 - A faultless performance from the left-back who was disciplined in defence whilst providing an attacking threat down the left. Getty Images
    Ben Johnson 8 - A faultless performance from the left-back who was disciplined in defence whilst providing an attacking threat down the left. Getty Images
  • Craig Dawson 8 – Commanding in the heart of defence. His smart positioning and dominant presence in the air afforded his goalkeeper a comfortable night. Almost at fault for a late Leeds equaliser as he failed to block Harrison’s cross. AFP
    Craig Dawson 8 – Commanding in the heart of defence. His smart positioning and dominant presence in the air afforded his goalkeeper a comfortable night. Almost at fault for a late Leeds equaliser as he failed to block Harrison’s cross. AFP
  • Issa Diop 7 - The centre-back looked uncomfortable in moments of Leeds pressure in the first half, but he marked his 25th birthday with a solid defensive performance. Reuters
    Issa Diop 7 - The centre-back looked uncomfortable in moments of Leeds pressure in the first half, but he marked his 25th birthday with a solid defensive performance. Reuters
  • Declan Rice 7 – The West Ham captain had an assured performance as he helped his team take control of possession in the second half. AFP
    Declan Rice 7 – The West Ham captain had an assured performance as he helped his team take control of possession in the second half. AFP
  • Tomas Soucek 7 – A quieter night for the Czech but had a good game in the middle of the park. PA
    Tomas Soucek 7 – A quieter night for the Czech but had a good game in the middle of the park. PA
  • Manuel Lanzini 9 – Dangerous in the midfield, looking confident in both defence and attack. Good positioning and a well-taken finish saw Lanzini score the opening goal of the game. AFP
    Manuel Lanzini 9 – Dangerous in the midfield, looking confident in both defence and attack. Good positioning and a well-taken finish saw Lanzini score the opening goal of the game. AFP
  • Nikola Vlasic 9 – An excellent performance as Vlasic caused many problems with his clever movement and passing. Showed his quality when he turned his man to set up Lanzini’s opener. AFP
    Nikola Vlasic 9 – An excellent performance as Vlasic caused many problems with his clever movement and passing. Showed his quality when he turned his man to set up Lanzini’s opener. AFP
  • Jarrod Bowen 8 – Looked lively all afternoon as he repeatedly got himself and his teammates into dangerous areas. He finally got his goal with a composed finish in additional time. Getty Images
    Jarrod Bowen 8 – Looked lively all afternoon as he repeatedly got himself and his teammates into dangerous areas. He finally got his goal with a composed finish in additional time. Getty Images
  • Michail Antonio 9 – Constant threat to the Leeds defence and repeatably found success on the left. Great hold up play and a clever pass to Vlasic led to West Ham’s opening goal. He followed this up with an assist late in the second half to secure West Ham victory. PA
    Michail Antonio 9 – Constant threat to the Leeds defence and repeatably found success on the left. Great hold up play and a clever pass to Vlasic led to West Ham’s opening goal. He followed this up with an assist late in the second half to secure West Ham victory. PA
  • SUBS: Pablo Fornals (Lanzini, 76) N/A – Looked energetic and tried to make things happen after his introduction. Getty Images
    SUBS: Pablo Fornals (Lanzini, 76) N/A – Looked energetic and tried to make things happen after his introduction. Getty Images
  • Arthur Masuaku (Vlasic, 88) N/A – Brought on in the 88th minute to see the game out for West Ham. Reuters
    Arthur Masuaku (Vlasic, 88) N/A – Brought on in the 88th minute to see the game out for West Ham. Reuters
  • Andriy Yarmolenko (Antonio, 90) N/A – Came on in the final minutes with the game out of reach for Leeds. Reuters
    Andriy Yarmolenko (Antonio, 90) N/A – Came on in the final minutes with the game out of reach for Leeds. Reuters
  • LEEDS PLAYER RATINGS: Illan Meslier 7 – Made some smart saves including a crucial intervention against Bowen. Cannot be faulted in the goal mouth scramble leading to West Ham’s opening goal. Getty Images
    LEEDS PLAYER RATINGS: Illan Meslier 7 – Made some smart saves including a crucial intervention against Bowen. Cannot be faulted in the goal mouth scramble leading to West Ham’s opening goal. Getty Images
  • Leo Hjelde 7 – The young centre-back faced a difficult task but he provided some strong tackles and blocks before he was taken off in the 78th minute. This included a smart recovery tackle on Vlasic, but this still could not prevent the opening goal. AFP
    Leo Hjelde 7 – The young centre-back faced a difficult task but he provided some strong tackles and blocks before he was taken off in the 78th minute. This included a smart recovery tackle on Vlasic, but this still could not prevent the opening goal. AFP
  • Diego Llorente 6 – Never looked that comfortable in defence as he struggled against the powerful Antonio. PA
    Diego Llorente 6 – Never looked that comfortable in defence as he struggled against the powerful Antonio. PA
  • Luke Ayling 8 – A dogged performance from Ayling who dominated the Leeds defence, clearing the ball off the line to deny Bowen early on, before being taken off at the hour mark. Getty Images
    Luke Ayling 8 – A dogged performance from Ayling who dominated the Leeds defence, clearing the ball off the line to deny Bowen early on, before being taken off at the hour mark. Getty Images
  • Junior Firpo 6 – The left-back looked confident in the first half but he struggled after a collision with Meslier which ultimately caused his substitution in the 69th minute. Getty Images
    Junior Firpo 6 – The left-back looked confident in the first half but he struggled after a collision with Meslier which ultimately caused his substitution in the 69th minute. Getty Images
  • Robin Koch 6 – A disciplined defensive performance characterised by a great tackle that denied Antonio late on. Getty Images
    Robin Koch 6 – A disciplined defensive performance characterised by a great tackle that denied Antonio late on. Getty Images
  • Lewis Bate 6 – The young debutant could not settle into the game and was taken off at half time in favour of the more experienced Dallas (no match photo available). Getty Images
    Lewis Bate 6 – The young debutant could not settle into the game and was taken off at half time in favour of the more experienced Dallas (no match photo available). Getty Images
  • Mateusz Klich 7 – A strong defensive performance but lacked any attacking presence. Getty Images
    Mateusz Klich 7 – A strong defensive performance but lacked any attacking presence. Getty Images
  • Jack Harrison 6 – Proved to be Leeds’ biggest forward threat, but he lacked the final product and arguably missing their biggest chance of the game. AP
    Jack Harrison 6 – Proved to be Leeds’ biggest forward threat, but he lacked the final product and arguably missing their biggest chance of the game. AP
  • Daniel James 6 – A disappointing night for James who had little impact on the game. Had a great chance to equalise but he had no chance to react to Harrison’s cross fizzed in from the left. Getty Images
    Daniel James 6 – A disappointing night for James who had little impact on the game. Had a great chance to equalise but he had no chance to react to Harrison’s cross fizzed in from the left. Getty Images
  • Sam Greenwood 6 – Worked hard and showed lots of endeavour in his first start for Leeds, but he will be disappointed to be substituted at half time. Reuters
    Sam Greenwood 6 – Worked hard and showed lots of endeavour in his first start for Leeds, but he will be disappointed to be substituted at half time. Reuters
  • SUBS: Raphinha (Greenwood, 46) 5 – The Brazilian is arguably one of Leeds’ biggest attacking threats, but he did not see enough of the ball to impact the second half. Reuters
    SUBS: Raphinha (Greenwood, 46) 5 – The Brazilian is arguably one of Leeds’ biggest attacking threats, but he did not see enough of the ball to impact the second half. Reuters
  • Stuart Dallas (Bates, 46) 6 – Brought on at half time to sure up the midfield and he worked hard for his team. Getty Images
    Stuart Dallas (Bates, 46) 6 – Brought on at half time to sure up the midfield and he worked hard for his team. Getty Images
  • Adam Forshaw (Ayling, 60) 6 – Solid enough in midfield but lacked quality going forward. AFP
    Adam Forshaw (Ayling, 60) 6 – Solid enough in midfield but lacked quality going forward. AFP
  • Cody Drameh (Firpo, 69) 5 – Did not make any impact on the game after coming on for the injured Firpo. Getty Images
    Cody Drameh (Firpo, 69) 5 – Did not make any impact on the game after coming on for the injured Firpo. Getty Images
  • Crysencio Summerville (Hjelde, 78) 6 – A lively performance off the bench as he looked to make an impact in attack, but he was unable to make a telling difference. Getty Images
    Crysencio Summerville (Hjelde, 78) 6 – A lively performance off the bench as he looked to make an impact in attack, but he was unable to make a telling difference. Getty Images

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West Ham v Leeds player ratings: Lanzini 9, Bowen 8; Ayling 8, James 6

Hammers claim 2-0 win over fellow Premier League side to advance to FA Cup fourth round

Abbie Ingham

January 10, 2022

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West Ham United manager David Moyes backed Jarrod Bowen to receive a call-up to the England squad after the midfielder scored in Sunday's 2-0 FA Cup win over Leeds United.

West Ham advanced to the fourth round after Manuel Lanzini scored the opener in the first half and Bowen wrapped up the win with a goal in the final minute of stoppage-time.

Bowen, 25, has been a stand-out performer for West Ham this season with six goals and 10 assists in 29 games in all competitions.

"If he keeps playing at the level he's playing at he's going to get closer," Moyes told reporters. "The competition is so strong in that position, but if you've got wide players who score goals and make assists he's got a chance.

"Hopefully he'll keep that pressure on (England manager) Gareth Southgate. As a manager, you enjoy the thought of helping someone become an international.

"We'll keep pushing Jarrod, keep trying to get him scoring and improve his game - and hopefully get him an England cap."

West Ham are fifth in the Premier League on 34 points after 20 matches, one point outside the top four. They host Norwich City in Wednesday's league game.

They will visit minor league Kidderminster Harriers in the next round of the FA Cup.

In the photo gallery above, Abbie Ingham provides the player ratings from West Ham's win over Leeds. To move on to the next photo, click on the arrows, or if using a mobile device, simply swipe.

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While you're here
Top New Zealand cop on policing the virtual world

New Zealand police began closer scrutiny of social media and online communities after the attacks on two mosques in March, the country's top officer said.

The killing of 51 people in Christchurch and wounding of more than 40 others shocked the world. Brenton Tarrant, a suspected white supremacist, was accused of the killings. His trial is ongoing and he denies the charges.

Mike Bush, commissioner of New Zealand Police, said officers looked closely at how they monitored social media in the wake of the tragedy to see if lessons could be learned.

“We decided that it was fit for purpose but we need to deepen it in terms of community relationships, extending them not only with the traditional community but the virtual one as well," he told The National.

"We want to get ahead of attacks like we suffered in New Zealand so we have to challenge ourselves to be better."

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  • Wear the right fabric for the right season and occasion 
  • Always ask for the dress code if you don’t know
  • Wear a white kandura, white ghutra / shemagh (headwear) and black shoes for work 
  • Wear 100 per cent cotton under the kandura as most fabrics are polyester

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Label: Parlophone/Atlantic

Number of tracks: 10

Rating: 3/5

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Top financial tips for graduates

Araminta Robertson, of the Financially Mint blog, shares her financial advice for university leavers:

1. Build digital or technical skills: After graduation, people can find it extremely hard to find jobs. From programming to digital marketing, your early twenties are for building skills. Future employers will want people with tech skills.

2. Side hustle: At 16, I lived in a village and started teaching online, as well as doing work as a virtual assistant and marketer. There are six skills you can use online: translation; teaching; programming; digital marketing; design and writing. If you master two, you’ll always be able to make money.

3. Networking: Knowing how to make connections is extremely useful. Use LinkedIn to find people who have the job you want, connect and ask to meet for coffee. Ask how they did it and if they know anyone who can help you. I secured quite a few clients this way.

4. Pay yourself first: The minute you receive any income, put about 15 per cent aside into a savings account you won’t touch, to go towards your emergency fund or to start investing. I do 20 per cent. It helped me start saving immediately.

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Day 1 at Mount Maunganui

England 241-4

Denly 74, Stokes 67 not out, De Grandhomme 2-28

New Zealand 

Yet to bat

The specs: Fenyr SuperSport

Price, base: Dh5.1 million

Engine: 3.8-litre twin-turbo flat-six

Transmission: Seven-speed automatic

Power: 800hp @ 7,100pm

Torque: 980Nm @ 4,000rpm

Fuel economy, combined: 13.5L / 100km

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Desert Warrior

Starring: Anthony Mackie, Aiysha Hart, Ben Kingsley

Director: Rupert Wyatt

Rating: 3/5

'My Son'

Director: Christian Carion

Starring: James McAvoy, Claire Foy, Tom Cullen, Gary Lewis

Rating: 2/5

Updated: January 10, 2022, 5:21 AM
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