• Goalkeeper: Jordan Pickford (Everton). Produced a series of stunning saves to earn Everton a vital win over Chelsea and provide a massive boost to their survival hopes. The clamouring save across his goal on Azpilicueta, in particular, was top class. EPA
    Goalkeeper: Jordan Pickford (Everton). Produced a series of stunning saves to earn Everton a vital win over Chelsea and provide a massive boost to their survival hopes. The clamouring save across his goal on Azpilicueta, in particular, was top class. EPA
  • Left-back: Marc Cucurella (Brighton). Superb in Brighton’s impressive 3-0 win at Wolves. Saw more of the ball than any player on the pitch and provided a constant threat down the left flank. Crossed the ball which led to Bissouma’s late third. Getty
    Left-back: Marc Cucurella (Brighton). Superb in Brighton’s impressive 3-0 win at Wolves. Saw more of the ball than any player on the pitch and provided a constant threat down the left flank. Crossed the ball which led to Bissouma’s late third. Getty
  • Centre-back: Rob Holding (Arsenal). Scored his first Premier League goal to give Arsenal the lead at West Ham and made several crucial blocks as the Gunners continued their pursuit of a top four finish. Getty
    Centre-back: Rob Holding (Arsenal). Scored his first Premier League goal to give Arsenal the lead at West Ham and made several crucial blocks as the Gunners continued their pursuit of a top four finish. Getty
  • Centre-back: Cristian Romero (Tottenham). Rock solid at the back in the 3-1 win at Leicester and played a key role in the build-up to Tottenham’s second goal by winning two challenges. AP
    Centre-back: Cristian Romero (Tottenham). Rock solid at the back in the 3-1 win at Leicester and played a key role in the build-up to Tottenham’s second goal by winning two challenges. AP
  • Right-back: Reece James (Chelsea). Quite how the England right-back only collected one point from two games last week is remarkable. James was by far the best player on the pitch against Manchester United and impressed again in Chelsea’s shock defeat at Everton. Getty
    Right-back: Reece James (Chelsea). Quite how the England right-back only collected one point from two games last week is remarkable. James was by far the best player on the pitch against Manchester United and impressed again in Chelsea’s shock defeat at Everton. Getty
  • Centre midfield: Abdoulaye Doucoure (Everton). All-action display from the midfielder, who launched Everton’s best counterattacks and broke up play as Chelsea dominated possession. Should have had an assist when Vitaliy Mykolenko missed a great chance. Getty
    Centre midfield: Abdoulaye Doucoure (Everton). All-action display from the midfielder, who launched Everton’s best counterattacks and broke up play as Chelsea dominated possession. Should have had an assist when Vitaliy Mykolenko missed a great chance. Getty
  • Centre midfield: Naby Keita (Liverpool). Proved the difference in the 1-0 win at Newcastle as Liverpool put the pressure back on Manchester City. Aside from the goal, Keita helped his team control most of the game. EPA
    Centre midfield: Naby Keita (Liverpool). Proved the difference in the 1-0 win at Newcastle as Liverpool put the pressure back on Manchester City. Aside from the goal, Keita helped his team control most of the game. EPA
  • Centre midfield: Josh Brownhill (Burnley). Kept his cool to score what could prove one of the most important goals in Burnley’s fight for Premier League survival in the 2-1 win at Watford. Reuters
    Centre midfield: Josh Brownhill (Burnley). Kept his cool to score what could prove one of the most important goals in Burnley’s fight for Premier League survival in the 2-1 win at Watford. Reuters
  • Left wing: Phil Foden (Manchester City). Tore Leeds to shreds at Elland Road, providing two assists in a 4-0 win which keeps City top of the table for another week. EPA
    Left wing: Phil Foden (Manchester City). Tore Leeds to shreds at Elland Road, providing two assists in a 4-0 win which keeps City top of the table for another week. EPA
  • Right wing: Son Heung-min (Tottenham). Involved in all three goals by scoring twice and providing an assist in the 3-1 win over Leicester City. The South Korean forward’s second, curling in a left footed strike from distance, was spectacular. Getty
    Right wing: Son Heung-min (Tottenham). Involved in all three goals by scoring twice and providing an assist in the 3-1 win over Leicester City. The South Korean forward’s second, curling in a left footed strike from distance, was spectacular. Getty
  • Centre forward: Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United). The Portuguese forward dominated Brentford’s back line all game and got his reward by winning and converting a penalty. United’s best player once again, as he so often has been throughout the season. EPA
    Centre forward: Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United). The Portuguese forward dominated Brentford’s back line all game and got his reward by winning and converting a penalty. United’s best player once again, as he so often has been throughout the season. EPA

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Ronaldo, Son and Foden lead the attack: Premier League team of the week

Two Everton players included in best XI after vital win over Chelsea boosts survival hopes

Jon Turner

May 03, 2022

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The intensity at both ends of the Premier League table increased last week after the latest round of fixtures, with the race for the title, top four, and relegation places all set to go down to the wire.

Liverpool laid down the first marker by edging Newcastle United 1-0 at St James' Park in the first match of the weekend on Saturday, before Manchester City swiftly reclaimed top spot by thrashing Leeds United 4-0 at Elland Road.

In between, Aston Villa returned to winning ways by beating Norwich City 2-0, confirming the bottom side's relegation in the process, while Burnley continued their impressive resurgence under Mike Jackson with a late 2-1 win at Watford, who look set to join Norwich in the Championship next season. Elsewhere, Brighton cruised past Wolves 3-0 at Molineux and Crystal Palace beat Southampton 2-1 at St Mary's.

On Sunday, Everton boosted their own survival hopes by stunning Chelsea 1-0 at Goodison Park. Wins for Tottenham and Arsenal - 3-1 over Leicester City and 2-1 at West Ham respectively - means the battle for third and fourth spot remain wide open between the three London rivals.

Manchester United then completed the week with a comfortable 3-0 win over Brentford at Old Trafford on Monday night.

Assessing the performances from the latest round of matches, Jon Turner has selected his Premier League team of the week in the photo gallery above. To move on to the next photo, click on the arrows or if using a mobile device, simply swipe.

Ten tax points to be aware of in 2026

1. Domestic VAT refund amendments: request your refund within five years

If a business does not apply for the refund on time, they lose their credit.

2. E-invoicing in the UAE

Businesses should continue preparing for the implementation of e-invoicing in the UAE, with 2026 a preparation and transition period ahead of phased mandatory adoption. 

3. More tax audits

Tax authorities are increasingly using data already available across multiple filings to identify audit risks. 

4. More beneficial VAT and excise tax penalty regime

Tax disputes are expected to become more frequent and more structured, with clearer administrative objection and appeal processes. The UAE has adopted a new penalty regime for VAT and excise disputes, which now mirrors the penalty regime for corporate tax.

5. Greater emphasis on statutory audit

There is a greater need for the accuracy of financial statements. The International Financial Reporting Standards standards need to be strictly adhered to and, as a result, the quality of the audits will need to increase.

6. Further transfer pricing enforcement

Transfer pricing enforcement, which refers to the practice of establishing prices for internal transactions between related entities, is expected to broaden in scope. The UAE will shortly open the possibility to negotiate advance pricing agreements, or essentially rulings for transfer pricing purposes. 

7. Limited time periods for audits

Recent amendments also introduce a default five-year limitation period for tax audits and assessments, subject to specific statutory exceptions. While the standard audit and assessment period is five years, this may be extended to up to 15 years in cases involving fraud or tax evasion. 

8. Pillar 2 implementation 

Many multinational groups will begin to feel the practical effect of the Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (DMTT), the UAE's implementation of the OECD’s global minimum tax under Pillar 2. While the rules apply for financial years starting on or after January 1, 2025, it is 2026 that marks the transition to an operational phase.

9. Reduced compliance obligations for imported goods and services

Businesses that apply the reverse-charge mechanism for VAT purposes in the UAE may benefit from reduced compliance obligations. 

10. Substance and CbC reporting focus

Tax authorities are expected to continue strengthening the enforcement of economic substance and Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting frameworks. In the UAE, these regimes are increasingly being used as risk-assessment tools, providing tax authorities with a comprehensive view of multinational groups’ global footprints and enabling them to assess whether profits are aligned with real economic activity. 

Contributed by Thomas Vanhee and Hend Rashwan, Aurifer

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Engine: 2.0L, turbocharged in-line four-cylinder /  3.0L, turbocharged V6
Gearbox: Seven-speed automatic / Eight-speed automatic
Power: 252hp @ 5,000rpm / 354hp @ 5,400rpm
Torque: 370Nm @ 1,600rpm / 500Nm @ 1,370rpm
Fuel economy: combined 7.2L / 100km / 8.3L / 100km

MATCH INFO

Manchester United 1 (Fernandes pen 2') Tottenham Hotspur 6 (Ndombele 4', Son 7' & 37' Kane (30' & pen 79, Aurier 51')

Man of the match Son Heung-min (Tottenham)

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MATCH DETAILS

Barcelona 0

Slavia Prague 0

Match info

Bournemouth 0
Liverpool 4 (Salah 25', 48', 76', Cook 68' OG)

Man of the match: Andrew Robertson (Liverpool)

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Updated: May 03, 2022, 6:35 AM
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