• BRIGHTON PLAYER RATINGS: Didn’t have many big saves to make and could do little about either Liverpool finishes, although it was the goalkeeper’s slack pass that led to the penalty. Getty
    Bart Verbruggen 5/10
    BRIGHTON PLAYER RATINGS: Didn’t have many big saves to make and could do little about either Liverpool finishes, although it was the goalkeeper’s slack pass that led to the penalty. Getty
    BRIGHTON PLAYER RATINGS: Didn’t have many big saves to make and could do little about either Liverpool finishes, although it was the goalkeeper’s slack pass that led to the penalty. Getty
  • Had his hands full up against the energetic Diaz but managed to restrict the Colombian to a few darting runs. AFP
    Joel Veltman 7/10
    Had his hands full up against the energetic Diaz but managed to restrict the Colombian to a few darting runs. AFP
    Had his hands full up against the energetic Diaz but managed to restrict the Colombian to a few darting runs. AFP
  • Poor pass into midfield led to Liverpool’s first goal but made amends with a composed finish to score Brighton’s equalising second from Solly March’s wide free-kick. Reuters
    Lewis Dunk 7/10
    Poor pass into midfield led to Liverpool’s first goal but made amends with a composed finish to score Brighton’s equalising second from Solly March’s wide free-kick. Reuters
    Poor pass into midfield led to Liverpool’s first goal but made amends with a composed finish to score Brighton’s equalising second from Solly March’s wide free-kick. Reuters
  • Alongside Dunk did well to limit the threat of Liverpool’s forwards. Taken off for the final 27 minutes. AP
    Igor Julio 6/10
    Alongside Dunk did well to limit the threat of Liverpool’s forwards. Taken off for the final 27 minutes. AP
    Alongside Dunk did well to limit the threat of Liverpool’s forwards. Taken off for the final 27 minutes. AP
  • Sublime cross from the free-kick to set up Dunk’s goal, and stuck well to his defensive duties up against Salah. AP
    Solly March 7/10
    Sublime cross from the free-kick to set up Dunk’s goal, and stuck well to his defensive duties up against Salah. AP
    Sublime cross from the free-kick to set up Dunk’s goal, and stuck well to his defensive duties up against Salah. AP
  • Brighton’s next Yves Bissouma or Moises Caicedo? The 19-year-old Cameroonian produced an all-action display and ran himself into the ground. Reminiscent of his defensive midfield predecessors. AP
    Carlos Baleba 8/10
    Brighton’s next Yves Bissouma or Moises Caicedo? The 19-year-old Cameroonian produced an all-action display and ran himself into the ground. Reminiscent of his defensive midfield predecessors. AP
    Brighton’s next Yves Bissouma or Moises Caicedo? The 19-year-old Cameroonian produced an all-action display and ran himself into the ground. Reminiscent of his defensive midfield predecessors. AP
  • Conceded the penalty when he dragged down Szoboszlai. Might’ve counted himself lucky not to see a red card. Had a tough afternoon up against Liverpool’s midfield. Reuters
    Pascal Gross 6/10
    Conceded the penalty when he dragged down Szoboszlai. Might’ve counted himself lucky not to see a red card. Had a tough afternoon up against Liverpool’s midfield. Reuters
    Conceded the penalty when he dragged down Szoboszlai. Might’ve counted himself lucky not to see a red card. Had a tough afternoon up against Liverpool’s midfield. Reuters
  • Showed great hustle to pinch the ball from Mac Allister and applied a fine finish for Brighton’s first goal. Could have scored a second but was denied by a fine Alisson block. Reuters
    Simon Adingra 7/10
    Showed great hustle to pinch the ball from Mac Allister and applied a fine finish for Brighton’s first goal. Could have scored a second but was denied by a fine Alisson block. Reuters
    Showed great hustle to pinch the ball from Mac Allister and applied a fine finish for Brighton’s first goal. Could have scored a second but was denied by a fine Alisson block. Reuters
  • Missed a sitter from yards out that could have won the game for Brighton. Despite that miss, Pedro was lively, particularly in the second half, and looked Brighton’s most dangerous attacking player. PA
    Joao Pedro 7/10
    Missed a sitter from yards out that could have won the game for Brighton. Despite that miss, Pedro was lively, particularly in the second half, and looked Brighton’s most dangerous attacking player. PA
    Missed a sitter from yards out that could have won the game for Brighton. Despite that miss, Pedro was lively, particularly in the second half, and looked Brighton’s most dangerous attacking player. P
  • Subdued for most of the match but started to cause problems in the final 15 minutes and was having plenty of joy against substitute Gomez. Not his usual impact, though. PA
    Kaoru Mitoma 6/10
    Subdued for most of the match but started to cause problems in the final 15 minutes and was having plenty of joy against substitute Gomez. Not his usual impact, though. PA
    Subdued for most of the match but started to cause problems in the final 15 minutes and was having plenty of joy against substitute Gomez. Not his usual impact, though. PA
  • A major talent but minimal threat on the day. Replaced by Welbeck for the final half hour. AFP
    Evan Ferguson 5/10
    A major talent but minimal threat on the day. Replaced by Welbeck for the final half hour. AFP
    A major talent but minimal threat on the day. Replaced by Welbeck for the final half hour. AFP
  • SUBS: (Ferguson 60’) Offered more movement in and around the box than Ferguson but didn’t threaten the Liverpool goal. AFP
    Danny Welbeck 6/10
    SUBS: (Ferguson 60’) Offered more movement in and around the box than Ferguson but didn’t threaten the Liverpool goal. AFP
    SUBS: (Ferguson 60’) Offered more movement in and around the box than Ferguson but didn’t threaten the Liverpool goal. AFP
  • (Julio 63’) Slotted well into the Brighton defence for the final half hour or so. Reuters
    Jan Paul van Hecke 6/10
    (Julio 63’) Slotted well into the Brighton defence for the final half hour or so. Reuters
    (Julio 63’) Slotted well into the Brighton defence for the final half hour or so. Reuters
  • (Pedro 88’) Only a few minutes for the on-loan Barcelona player. EPA
    Ansu Fati N/A
    (Pedro 88’) Only a few minutes for the on-loan Barcelona player. EPA
    (Pedro 88’) Only a few minutes for the on-loan Barcelona player. EPA
  • LIVERPOOL PLAYER RATINGS: Should have done better for Brighton’s opening goal but produced two excellent saves later in the game. Not much he could do with Dunk’s strike from close range. Reuters
    Alisson 6/10
    LIVERPOOL PLAYER RATINGS: Should have done better for Brighton’s opening goal but produced two excellent saves later in the game. Not much he could do with Dunk’s strike from close range. Reuters
    LIVERPOOL PLAYER RATINGS: Should have done better for Brighton’s opening goal but produced two excellent saves later in the game. Not much he could do with Dunk’s strike from close range. Reuters
  • Admirable job to keep the usually tricky Mitoma quiet, including a wonderful, outstretched interception. Offensively, it wasn’t his most influential game. AP
    Trent Alexander-Arnold 7/10
    Admirable job to keep the usually tricky Mitoma quiet, including a wonderful, outstretched interception. Offensively, it wasn’t his most influential game. AP
    Admirable job to keep the usually tricky Mitoma quiet, including a wonderful, outstretched interception. Offensively, it wasn’t his most influential game. AP
  • Had a comfortable outing against a Brighton side generally below their swashbuckling best. Solid to help dim the threat of Ferguson until he was subbed off for the last 17 minutes. AP
    Joel Matip 7/10
    Had a comfortable outing against a Brighton side generally below their swashbuckling best. Solid to help dim the threat of Ferguson until he was subbed off for the last 17 minutes. AP
    Had a comfortable outing against a Brighton side generally below their swashbuckling best. Solid to help dim the threat of Ferguson until he was subbed off for the last 17 minutes. AP
  • Defended well for most of the match to keep Brighton’s dangermen quiet but was partly at fault for Brighton’s first goal with a poor pass to Mac Allister. PA
    Virgil van Dijk 6/10
    Defended well for most of the match to keep Brighton’s dangermen quiet but was partly at fault for Brighton’s first goal with a poor pass to Mac Allister. PA
    Defended well for most of the match to keep Brighton’s dangermen quiet but was partly at fault for Brighton’s first goal with a poor pass to Mac Allister. PA
  • A solid overall performance from the Scottish left-back but lost Dunk at the set-piece which led to the Brighton defender’s equalising goal. AP
    Andrew Robertson 6/10
    A solid overall performance from the Scottish left-back but lost Dunk at the set-piece which led to the Brighton defender’s equalising goal. AP
    A solid overall performance from the Scottish left-back but lost Dunk at the set-piece which led to the Brighton defender’s equalising goal. AP
  • Great pressing to force the foul from Gross and win Liverpool a penalty. Played his part in an intriguing midfield battle. AP
    Dominik Szoboszlai 7/10
    Great pressing to force the foul from Gross and win Liverpool a penalty. Played his part in an intriguing midfield battle. AP
    Great pressing to force the foul from Gross and win Liverpool a penalty. Played his part in an intriguing midfield battle. AP
  • Had his pocket picked by Adingra for Brighton’s opening goal, but soon eased into the match and was assured in central midfield against his old side. AFP
    Alexis Mac Allister 6/10
    Had his pocket picked by Adingra for Brighton’s opening goal, but soon eased into the match and was assured in central midfield against his old side. AFP
    Had his pocket picked by Adingra for Brighton’s opening goal, but soon eased into the match and was assured in central midfield against his old side. AFP
  • Lovely dummy to let the ball run for Salah’s equaliser. Beyond that was largely ineffective and was replaced at half time. AP
    Harvey Elliott 6/10
    Lovely dummy to let the ball run for Salah’s equaliser. Beyond that was largely ineffective and was replaced at half time. AP
    Lovely dummy to let the ball run for Salah’s equaliser. Beyond that was largely ineffective and was replaced at half time. AP
  • Finished off a fine move to equalise for Liverpool, then scored his second from the penalty spot. Yet another key contribution from the Egyptian forward. Reuters
    Mohamed Salah 8/10
    Finished off a fine move to equalise for Liverpool, then scored his second from the penalty spot. Yet another key contribution from the Egyptian forward. Reuters
    Finished off a fine move to equalise for Liverpool, then scored his second from the penalty spot. Yet another key contribution from the Egyptian forward. Reuters
  • Buzzed about and tried to make things happen but lacked the final pass or piece of quality to create goalscoring chances. Reuters
    Luis Diaz 6/10
    Buzzed about and tried to make things happen but lacked the final pass or piece of quality to create goalscoring chances. Reuters
    Buzzed about and tried to make things happen but lacked the final pass or piece of quality to create goalscoring chances. Reuters
  • Provided the assist for Salah’s first goal and tried to make himself a nuisance to the Brighton defence but posed little in the way of goal threat. AP
    Darwin Nunez 6/10
    Provided the assist for Salah’s first goal and tried to make himself a nuisance to the Brighton defence but posed little in the way of goal threat. AP
    Provided the assist for Salah’s first goal and tried to make himself a nuisance to the Brighton defence but posed little in the way of goal threat. AP
  • SUBS: (Elliott 45’) Missed a golden chance to score his first Liverpool goal but saw his close-range strike cannon off the post. Still, the Netherlands international made his presence felt in midfield, providing energy and thrust. AP
    Ryan Gravenberch 7/10
    SUBS: (Elliott 45’) Missed a golden chance to score his first Liverpool goal but saw his close-range strike cannon off the post. Still, the Netherlands international made his presence felt in midfield, providing energy and thrust. AP
    SUBS: (Elliott 45’) Missed a golden chance to score his first Liverpool goal but saw his close-range strike cannon off the post. Still, the Netherlands international made his presence felt in midfield
  • (Matip 73’) Slotted in next to Van Dijk for the final 27 minutes. Getty
    Ibrahima Konate N/A
    (Matip 73’) Slotted in next to Van Dijk for the final 27 minutes. Getty
    (Matip 73’) Slotted in next to Van Dijk for the final 27 minutes. Getty
  • (Alexander-Arnold 80’) Should be pleased he only had to face Mitoma for 10 minutes, because the Japanese winger quickly had his number. PA
    Joe Gomez N/A
    (Alexander-Arnold 80’) Should be pleased he only had to face Mitoma for 10 minutes, because the Japanese winger quickly had his number. PA
    (Alexander-Arnold 80’) Should be pleased he only had to face Mitoma for 10 minutes, because the Japanese winger quickly had his number. PA

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Football

Brighton v Liverpool player ratings: Baleba 8, Mitoma 6; Salah 8, Van Dijk 6

Mohamed Salah scores double as Reds held to a 2-2 Premier League draw at Amex Stadium

Jon Turner

October 08, 2023

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Brighton & Hove Albion captain Lewis Dunk scored with a deft volley to cancel out Mohamed Salah's brace for Liverpool as the Seagulls came from behind to grab a 2-2 draw in the Premier League on Sunday.

The home side took the lead in the 20th minute when Simon Adingra picked the pocket of former Brighton midfielder Alexis Mac Allister and fired home, but Salah levelled in the 40th minute, ending a flowing move with a trademark left-foot finish.

The Egyptian gave his side the lead from the penalty spot in first-half stoppage time after Dominik Szoboszlai was pulled down by Pascal Gross, and Salah struck his shot to the left of keeper Bart Verbruggen.

Substitute Ryan Gravenberch, who came on for Harvey Elliott at halftime, missed a golden chance to put Liverpool two up in the 54th minute when his close-range effort from Szoboszlai's pass cannoned back off the crossbar.

Dutchman Gravenberch, who signed for Liverpool from Bayern Munich on the last day of the transfer window, made another fine chance in the 65th minute, but his shot lacked power and was easily saved.

Brighton had their chances in the second half and they howled for a penalty in the 69th minute as Kaoru Mitoma cut in from the right and unleashed a shot which they claimed hit the arm of Virgil van Dijk, but the referee disagreed.

Brighton forced an equaliser in the 78th minute when Andy Robertson decided against trying to clear Solli March's free kick, allowing defender Dunk to volley home.

If Gravenberch's miss was bad, Joao Pedro's for Brighton in the 84th minute was arguably worse as he failed to hit the target from close range with the goal at his mercy, but the hosts held on for the draw to stay sixth in the table on 16 points, one behind third-placed Liverpool.

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Dust and sand storms compared

Sand storm

  • Particle size: Larger, heavier sand grains
  • Visibility: Often dramatic with thick "walls" of sand
  • Duration: Short-lived, typically localised
  • Travel distance: Limited 
  • Source: Open desert areas with strong winds

Dust storm

  • Particle size: Much finer, lightweight particles
  • Visibility: Hazy skies but less intense
  • Duration: Can linger for days
  • Travel distance: Long-range, up to thousands of kilometres
  • Source: Can be carried from distant regions
While you're here
The specs

Engine: 6.2-litre supercharged V8

Power: 712hp at 6,100rpm

Torque: 881Nm at 4,800rpm

Transmission: 8-speed auto

Fuel consumption: 19.6 l/100km

Price: Dh380,000

On sale: now 

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While you're here
The five pillars of Islam
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Getting there
Flydubai flies direct from Dubai to Tbilisi from Dh1,025 return including taxes

MATCH INFO

Tottenham Hotspur 3 (Son 1', Kane 8' & 16') West Ham United 3 (Balbuena 82', Sanchez og 85', Lanzini 90' 4)

Man of the match Harry Kane

Opening weekend Premier League fixtures

Weekend of August 10-13

Arsenal v Manchester City

Bournemouth v Cardiff City

Fulham v Crystal Palace

Huddersfield Town v Chelsea

Liverpool v West Ham United

Manchester United v Leicester City

Newcastle United v Tottenham Hotspur

Southampton v Burnley

Watford v Brighton & Hove Albion

Wolverhampton Wanderers v Everton

The Voice of Hind Rajab

Starring: Saja Kilani, Clara Khoury, Motaz Malhees

Director: Kaouther Ben Hania

Rating: 4/5

Our legal columnist

Name: Yousef Al Bahar

Advocate at Al Bahar & Associate Advocates and Legal Consultants, established in 1994

Education: Mr Al Bahar was born in 1979 and graduated in 2008 from the Judicial Institute. He took after his father, who was one of the first Emirati lawyers

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Pharaoh's curse

British aristocrat Lord Carnarvon, who funded the expedition to find the Tutankhamun tomb, died in a Cairo hotel four months after the crypt was opened.
He had been in poor health for many years after a car crash, and a mosquito bite made worse by a shaving cut led to blood poisoning and pneumonia.
Reports at the time said Lord Carnarvon suffered from “pain as the inflammation affected the nasal passages and eyes”.
Decades later, scientists contended he had died of aspergillosis after inhaling spores of the fungus aspergillus in the tomb, which can lie dormant for months. The fact several others who entered were also found dead withiin a short time led to the myth of the curse.

Brief scores:

Toss: Northern Warriors, elected to field first

Bengal Tigers 130-1 (10 ov)

Roy 60 not out, Rutherford 47 not out

Northern Warriors 94-7 (10 ov)

Simmons 44; Yamin 4-4

MOUNTAINHEAD REVIEW

Starring: Ramy Youssef, Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman

Director: Jesse Armstrong

Rating: 3.5/5

GAC GS8 Specs

Engine: 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo

Power: 248hp at 5,200rpm

Torque: 400Nm at 1,750-4,000rpm

Transmission: 8-speed auto

Fuel consumption: 9.1L/100km

On sale: Now

Price: From Dh149,900

Timeline

2012-2015

The company offers payments/bribes to win key contracts in the Middle East

May 2017

The UK SFO officially opens investigation into Petrofac’s use of agents, corruption, and potential bribery to secure contracts

September 2021

Petrofac pleads guilty to seven counts of failing to prevent bribery under the UK Bribery Act

October 2021

Court fines Petrofac £77 million for bribery. Former executive receives a two-year suspended sentence 

December 2024

Petrofac enters into comprehensive restructuring to strengthen the financial position of the group

May 2025

The High Court of England and Wales approves the company’s restructuring plan

July 2025

The Court of Appeal issues a judgment challenging parts of the restructuring plan

August 2025

Petrofac issues a business update to execute the restructuring and confirms it will appeal the Court of Appeal decision

October 2025

Petrofac loses a major TenneT offshore wind contract worth €13 billion. Holding company files for administration in the UK. Petrofac delisted from the London Stock Exchange

November 2025

180 Petrofac employees laid off in the UAE

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The burning issue

The internal combustion engine is facing a watershed moment – major manufacturer Volvo is to stop producing petroleum-powered vehicles by 2021 and countries in Europe, including the UK, have vowed to ban their sale before 2040. The National takes a look at the story of one of the most successful technologies of the last 100 years and how it has impacted life in the UAE.

Part three: an affection for classic cars lives on

Read part two: how climate change drove the race for an alternative 

Read part one: how cars came to the UAE

Updated: October 08, 2023, 6:11 PM
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