• MAN CITY RATINGS: Ederson, 8 - A few routine stops from the Brazilian who wasn’t really troubled, apart from a brave collection at the feet of Canos for which he was rewarded with an accidental whack in the head from the Brentford man. AP Photo
    MAN CITY RATINGS: Ederson, 8 - A few routine stops from the Brazilian who wasn’t really troubled, apart from a brave collection at the feet of Canos for which he was rewarded with an accidental whack in the head from the Brentford man. AP Photo
  • John Stones, 7 - Invited trouble when his pocket was picked by Henry, but City escaped in one piece. Showed more conviction after the break when he drove into midfield and found Sterling, and he later did well to match Mbeumo stride for stride as Brentford hunted a leveller. Getty Images
    John Stones, 7 - Invited trouble when his pocket was picked by Henry, but City escaped in one piece. Showed more conviction after the break when he drove into midfield and found Sterling, and he later did well to match Mbeumo stride for stride as Brentford hunted a leveller. Getty Images
  • Ruben Dias, 6 - Knocked the ball down intelligently for Laporte in the Brentford box, but a groan of discontent rumbled around the Etihad at the other end when the Portugal man stuck the ball behind for a corner when Ederson seemed to be in control. PA
    Ruben Dias, 6 - Knocked the ball down intelligently for Laporte in the Brentford box, but a groan of discontent rumbled around the Etihad at the other end when the Portugal man stuck the ball behind for a corner when Ederson seemed to be in control. PA
  • Aymeric Laporte, 7 - Things might have been even more comfortable for City, but the defender’s controlled side-footed effort skimmed the wrong side of the post. A decent display despite one risky moment late on. PA
    Aymeric Laporte, 7 - Things might have been even more comfortable for City, but the defender’s controlled side-footed effort skimmed the wrong side of the post. A decent display despite one risky moment late on. PA
  • Joao Cancelo, 10 - Unplayable. Fired a zinger inches wide and showed sensational feet to wriggle past three challenges before hooking his effort at Raya. Went close to capping a stunning move when he fired just over again. Secured a clean sheet for good measure. PA
    Joao Cancelo, 10 - Unplayable. Fired a zinger inches wide and showed sensational feet to wriggle past three challenges before hooking his effort at Raya. Went close to capping a stunning move when he fired just over again. Secured a clean sheet for good measure. PA
  • Kevin De Bruyne, 8 - Covered every blade of grass and showed admirable workrate to charge back and pinch possession from Mbeumo. Hammered into an empty net after a Raya mistake. PA
    Kevin De Bruyne, 8 - Covered every blade of grass and showed admirable workrate to charge back and pinch possession from Mbeumo. Hammered into an empty net after a Raya mistake. PA
  • Rodri, 8 - Proved he’s much more than a ball-winner when he sprayed a sublime pass out to Mahrez as City looked to move up a gear. Tested Raya after the break with a low drive from distance. Reuters
    Rodri, 8 - Proved he’s much more than a ball-winner when he sprayed a sublime pass out to Mahrez as City looked to move up a gear. Tested Raya after the break with a low drive from distance. Reuters
  • Bernardo Silva, 7 - A typically industrious display from the hardworking midfielder who was constantly scampering around in search of pockets of space. Not his most electric display, but still a competent one. Reuters
    Bernardo Silva, 7 - A typically industrious display from the hardworking midfielder who was constantly scampering around in search of pockets of space. Not his most electric display, but still a competent one. Reuters
  • Riyad Mahrez, 8 - Asked plenty of questions on the right-hand side but Brentford were organised and continued to find the answers. Finally broke the Bees’ resistance from the spot. Reuters
    Riyad Mahrez, 8 - Asked plenty of questions on the right-hand side but Brentford were organised and continued to find the answers. Finally broke the Bees’ resistance from the spot. Reuters
  • Phil Foden, 6 - Issued an early warning when his flicked header dropped just wide of the post but he was relatively quiet by his standards and he was replaced for the final 18 minutes. Reuters
    Phil Foden, 6 - Issued an early warning when his flicked header dropped just wide of the post but he was relatively quiet by his standards and he was replaced for the final 18 minutes. Reuters
  • Raheem Sterling, 7 - Uses his body so well. Kept chipping away and showed excellent strength to hold off Ajer. Opted for the spectacular when his overhead kick flew over the bar, but won the spot-kick when he was bundled over by Roerslev. Getty Images
    Raheem Sterling, 7 - Uses his body so well. Kept chipping away and showed excellent strength to hold off Ajer. Opted for the spectacular when his overhead kick flew over the bar, but won the spot-kick when he was bundled over by Roerslev. Getty Images
  • SUB: Ilkay Gundogan (on for Foden, ‘71), NR - A Premier League return for the classy midfielder who sat out City’s 1-1 draw with Southampton. Reuters
    SUB: Ilkay Gundogan (on for Foden, ‘71), NR - A Premier League return for the classy midfielder who sat out City’s 1-1 draw with Southampton. Reuters
  • SUB: Jack Grealish (on for Mahrez, ‘67), 6 - Flashed a ball across the face of goal as City hunted a third. PA
    SUB: Jack Grealish (on for Mahrez, ‘67), 6 - Flashed a ball across the face of goal as City hunted a third. PA
  • BRENTFORD RATINGS: David Raya, 6 - Tried to be too deft when his chipped pass ended up at the feet of Foden with the offside flag the Spaniard’s saviour. He produced a big hand to scoop a perilous cross away from Sterling, but failed to learn his lesson as he presented De Bruyne with a gift. PA
    BRENTFORD RATINGS: David Raya, 6 - Tried to be too deft when his chipped pass ended up at the feet of Foden with the offside flag the Spaniard’s saviour. He produced a big hand to scoop a perilous cross away from Sterling, but failed to learn his lesson as he presented De Bruyne with a gift. PA
  • Kristoffer Ajer, 7 - Made some important challenges. Did well to spot the danger and poke Cancelo’s pass behind with Silva lurking before cutting out another delivery, this time from the latter with De Bruyne the target. EPA
    Kristoffer Ajer, 7 - Made some important challenges. Did well to spot the danger and poke Cancelo’s pass behind with Silva lurking before cutting out another delivery, this time from the latter with De Bruyne the target. EPA
  • Pontus Jansson, 6 - On hand to hammer away Sterling’s cross to safety with 10 minutes on the clock. Completely flattened Phil Foden in perhaps the least equal aerial duel you’ll ever see, which led to Laporte going close from the resulting free-kick. PA
    Pontus Jansson, 6 - On hand to hammer away Sterling’s cross to safety with 10 minutes on the clock. Completely flattened Phil Foden in perhaps the least equal aerial duel you’ll ever see, which led to Laporte going close from the resulting free-kick. PA
  • Ethan Pinnock, 6 - A giant at the heart of a robust back three. Created the chance for a counter-attack when he headed away a City corner, although he had to endure a nervy moment when the ball bobbled through his legs in the Bees’ box. AP Photo
    Ethan Pinnock, 6 - A giant at the heart of a robust back three. Created the chance for a counter-attack when he headed away a City corner, although he had to endure a nervy moment when the ball bobbled through his legs in the Bees’ box. AP Photo
  • Mads Roerslev, 5 - Took Sterling’s bait hook, line and sinker when he dived in unnecessarily when the tricky forward heading down a blind alley. It was a naive challenge from the 22-year-old and completely undid his side’s hard work. AFP
    Mads Roerslev, 5 - Took Sterling’s bait hook, line and sinker when he dived in unnecessarily when the tricky forward heading down a blind alley. It was a naive challenge from the 22-year-old and completely undid his side’s hard work. AFP
  • Frank Onyeka, 7 - Saw his looping header claimed by Ederson in the first half. Continued to get himself in the right areas, but his effort on the turn was lacking in power and straight at Ederson. EPA
    Frank Onyeka, 7 - Saw his looping header claimed by Ederson in the first half. Continued to get himself in the right areas, but his effort on the turn was lacking in power and straight at Ederson. EPA
  • Brentford's Christian Norgaard, left, is challenged by Manchester City's Jack Grealish duriChristian Norgaard, 5 - Quiet. He had little influence as City completely dictated possession, but in fairness he was up against it in De Bruyne, Rodri, Silva and a formidable Cancelo who was absolutely everywhere. AP
    Brentford's Christian Norgaard, left, is challenged by Manchester City's Jack Grealish duriChristian Norgaard, 5 - Quiet. He had little influence as City completely dictated possession, but in fairness he was up against it in De Bruyne, Rodri, Silva and a formidable Cancelo who was absolutely everywhere. AP
  • Mathias Jensen, 6 - Tested Ederson with a thumping effort before the offside flag went up belatedly to ease his disappointment. It was a reminder to City that they were in a game though. Getty Images
    Mathias Jensen, 6 - Tested Ederson with a thumping effort before the offside flag went up belatedly to ease his disappointment. It was a reminder to City that they were in a game though. Getty Images
  • Rico Henry, 7 - Did well to turn Cancelo’s dangerous cross safely behind for a corner just shy of the quarter-hour mark. Caused problems when he delivered an inviting low cross towards Canos which saw Ederson take a bang to the head. PA
    Rico Henry, 7 - Did well to turn Cancelo’s dangerous cross safely behind for a corner just shy of the quarter-hour mark. Caused problems when he delivered an inviting low cross towards Canos which saw Ederson take a bang to the head. PA
  • Sergi Canos, 6 - Had the right ideas but the execution evaded him. Burst away down the left flank at frightening speed after good play from Ghoddos, but his return pass was poor. Getty Images
    Sergi Canos, 6 - Had the right ideas but the execution evaded him. Burst away down the left flank at frightening speed after good play from Ghoddos, but his return pass was poor. Getty Images
  • Saman Ghoddos, 6 - Lively. Plucked one out of the air beautifully only to immediately slip over. Showed superb instincts to quickly set up the counter, pouncing on a loose ball and sweeping possession out to Canos on the left. Reuters
    Saman Ghoddos, 6 - Lively. Plucked one out of the air beautifully only to immediately slip over. Showed superb instincts to quickly set up the counter, pouncing on a loose ball and sweeping possession out to Canos on the left. Reuters
  • SUB: Yoane Wissa (on for Onyeka, ‘70), NR - Offered his side some rare second-half respite when his effort was deflected behind for a corner. Went close again in the closing stages but the flag went up. PA
    SUB: Yoane Wissa (on for Onyeka, ‘70), NR - Offered his side some rare second-half respite when his effort was deflected behind for a corner. Went close again in the closing stages but the flag went up. PA
  • SUB: Bryan Mbeumo (on for Canos, ‘63), 6 - A welcome return for Mbeumo, who wasted no time in dragging the City defence into a footrace as he looked to drive for goal. SUB: Josh Da Silva (on for Ghoddos ‘63), 6 - A first Premier League appearance for the 23-year-old who wasn’t even named in Thomas Frank’s initial 25.
    SUB: Bryan Mbeumo (on for Canos, ‘63), 6 - A welcome return for Mbeumo, who wasted no time in dragging the City defence into a footrace as he looked to drive for goal. SUB: Josh Da Silva (on for Ghoddos ‘63), 6 - A first Premier League appearance for the 23-year-old who wasn’t even named in Thomas Frank’s initial 25.

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Mahrez and De Bruyne on target as Man City open up 12-point lead at the top of the Premier League

Liam Wheeler

February 10, 2022

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Manchester City stretched their lead at the top of the Premier League to 12 points as Riyad Mahrez and Kevin De Bruyne netted in a routine 2-0 win over Brentford on Wednesday.

The English champions were dominant throughout without ever hitting top form as Brentford succumbed to a sixth straight defeat which could see the Bees dragged into a relegation battle.

Brentford had held out bravely for 40 minutes until a mistimed tackle from Mads Roerslev brought down Raheem Sterling and Mahrez coolly slotted away the penalty.

Until that point City had been guilty of not taking their chances as Sterling fired over on the volley from Phil Foden's perfect cross and Aymeric Laporte side-footed inches wide from Ruben Dias' knockdown.

The hosts never looked in danger of conceding as they registered a 14th clean sheet in 23 league games this season.

However, Pep Guardiola's celebrations when the second goal finally arrived 20 minutes from time told the story of nerves beginning to build around the Etihad that their dominance was not showing on the scoreboard.

Brentford's determination to play out from the back caught them out as David Raya passed straight to Sterling.

The Spanish goalkeeper redeemed himself by saving a one-on-one with the England international, but the ball fell kindly for De Bruyne to roll in his eighth goal of the season.

Christian Eriksen was not among the Brentford squad as he edges slowly towards a return to football after suffering a cardiac arrest just eight months ago at Euro 2020.

But they may need some inspiration from the Dane to survive their first season in the English top flight for 74 years.

A bright start means Thomas Frank's men still have a six-point cushion over the bottom three, but they are the fading force and all the sides below them in the table have games in hand.

City have no such worries as they close in on a fourth title in the past five years.

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Mercer, the investment consulting arm of US services company Marsh & McLennan, expects its wealth division to at least double its assets under management (AUM) in the Middle East as wealth in the region continues to grow despite economic headwinds, a company official said.

Mercer Wealth, which globally has $160 billion in AUM, plans to boost its AUM in the region to $2-$3bn in the next 2-3 years from the present $1bn, said Yasir AbuShaban, a Dubai-based principal with Mercer Wealth.

“Within the next two to three years, we are looking at reaching $2 to $3 billion as a conservative estimate and we do see an opportunity to do so,” said Mr AbuShaban.

Mercer does not directly make investments, but allocates clients’ money they have discretion to, to professional asset managers. They also provide advice to clients.

“We have buying power. We can negotiate on their (client’s) behalf with asset managers to provide them lower fees than they otherwise would have to get on their own,” he added.

Mercer Wealth’s clients include sovereign wealth funds, family offices, and insurance companies among others.

From its office in Dubai, Mercer also looks after Africa, India and Turkey, where they also see opportunity for growth.

Wealth creation in Middle East and Africa (MEA) grew 8.5 per cent to $8.1 trillion last year from $7.5tn in 2015, higher than last year’s global average of 6 per cent and the second-highest growth in a region after Asia-Pacific which grew 9.9 per cent, according to consultancy Boston Consulting Group (BCG). In the region, where wealth grew just 1.9 per cent in 2015 compared with 2014, a pickup in oil prices has helped in wealth generation.

BCG is forecasting MEA wealth will rise to $12tn by 2021, growing at an annual average of 8 per cent.

Drivers of wealth generation in the region will be split evenly between new wealth creation and growth of performance of existing assets, according to BCG.

Another general trend in the region is clients’ looking for a comprehensive approach to investing, according to Mr AbuShaban.

“Institutional investors or some of the families are seeing a slowdown in the available capital they have to invest and in that sense they are looking at optimizing the way they manage their portfolios and making sure they are not investing haphazardly and different parts of their investment are working together,” said Mr AbuShaban.

Some clients also have a higher appetite for risk, given the low interest-rate environment that does not provide enough yield for some institutional investors. These clients are keen to invest in illiquid assets, such as private equity and infrastructure.

“What we have seen is a desire for higher returns in what has been a low-return environment specifically in various fixed income or bonds,” he said.

“In this environment, we have seen a de facto increase in the risk that clients are taking in things like illiquid investments, private equity investments, infrastructure and private debt, those kind of investments were higher illiquidity results in incrementally higher returns.”

The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, one of the largest sovereign wealth funds, said in its 2016 report that has gradually increased its exposure in direct private equity and private credit transactions, mainly in Asian markets and especially in China and India. The authority’s private equity department focused on structured equities owing to “their defensive characteristics.”

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