• ARSENAL RATINGS: Bernd Leno - 6: Not overly worked, but he was lucky not to be caught out when he went wandering in the wrong direction from a Kane free-kick, only to be saved by his post. EPA
    ARSENAL RATINGS: Bernd Leno - 6: Not overly worked, but he was lucky not to be caught out when he went wandering in the wrong direction from a Kane free-kick, only to be saved by his post. EPA
  • Cedric Soares - 6: Escaped punishment for a succession of fouls on Moura. Hit the post shortly after Lamela’s opener. Seems to have found a niche as the draft excluder in the defensive wall. Getty
    Cedric Soares - 6: Escaped punishment for a succession of fouls on Moura. Hit the post shortly after Lamela’s opener. Seems to have found a niche as the draft excluder in the defensive wall. Getty
  • David Luiz - 7: Cajoled his side when their nerves showed with the finishing line in sight, and was central to a strong defensive effort. AP
    David Luiz - 7: Cajoled his side when their nerves showed with the finishing line in sight, and was central to a strong defensive effort. AP
  • Gabriel – 7. Untroubled for the most part, save for being clattered by Kane. Did bring undue pressure on his side with an errant pass after Spurs had gone down to 10 men, but made a brilliant headed save at the last. Reuters
    Gabriel – 7. Untroubled for the most part, save for being clattered by Kane. Did bring undue pressure on his side with an errant pass after Spurs had gone down to 10 men, but made a brilliant headed save at the last. Reuters
  • Kieran Tierney - 8: Provided the thrust for the hosts’ fast start in unison with Smith Rowe, and took Doherty to the cleaners for Odegaard’s goal. EPA
    Kieran Tierney - 8: Provided the thrust for the hosts’ fast start in unison with Smith Rowe, and took Doherty to the cleaners for Odegaard’s goal. EPA
  • Thomas Partey - 7: Lashed a good shooting opportunity wide early on. His marshalling of Ndombele was a key reason behind the home side’s dominance. Erratic in possession when the game was seemingly won. EPA
    Thomas Partey - 7: Lashed a good shooting opportunity wide early on. His marshalling of Ndombele was a key reason behind the home side’s dominance. Erratic in possession when the game was seemingly won. EPA
  • Granit Xhaka - 6: More assured than he often has been in this fixture in the past. Had the sort of hit he craves with a crunching tackle on Doherty. Yellow carded, as standard. EPA
    Granit Xhaka - 6: More assured than he often has been in this fixture in the past. Had the sort of hit he craves with a crunching tackle on Doherty. Yellow carded, as standard. EPA
  • Bukayo Saka - 7: Bright enough during his side’s first-half dominance, but had to make way for Nicolas Pepe at half time. Getty
    Bukayo Saka - 7: Bright enough during his side’s first-half dominance, but had to make way for Nicolas Pepe at half time. Getty
  • Martin Odegaard - 7: Marked his first North London Derby with a goal, albeit via a deflection off Alderweireld. Added plenty of composure to his side’s use of the ball. Reuters
    Martin Odegaard - 7: Marked his first North London Derby with a goal, albeit via a deflection off Alderweireld. Added plenty of composure to his side’s use of the ball. Reuters
  • Emile Smith Rowe - 9: Unlucky not to cap the home side’s fine start with a goal when he wrapped a shot against the bar, but he featured in everything that was good for Arsenal. PA
    Emile Smith Rowe - 9: Unlucky not to cap the home side’s fine start with a goal when he wrapped a shot against the bar, but he featured in everything that was good for Arsenal. PA
  • Alexandre Lacazette - 6: Shanked a chance after being well teed-up by Smith Rowe. Should have been sharper after he was set up by Saka, too. Lucky to win the penalty from which he scored, given he had already bungled the shot. Reuters
    Alexandre Lacazette - 6: Shanked a chance after being well teed-up by Smith Rowe. Should have been sharper after he was set up by Saka, too. Lucky to win the penalty from which he scored, given he had already bungled the shot. Reuters
  • SUBS: Nicolas Pepe - (On for Saka 46') 7: His incisive through ball found Lacazette the chance from which they won a penalty. He was emboldened thereafter, having initially been quiet after his half-time introduction. PA
    SUBS: Nicolas Pepe - (On for Saka 46') 7: His incisive through ball found Lacazette the chance from which they won a penalty. He was emboldened thereafter, having initially been quiet after his half-time introduction. PA
  • WIllian - (On for Smith Rowe 77') N/A. AFP
    WIllian - (On for Smith Rowe 77') N/A. AFP
  • Mohamed Elneny - (On for Lacazette 88') N/A. Reuters
    Mohamed Elneny - (On for Lacazette 88') N/A. Reuters
  • SPURS RATINGS: Hugo Lloris - 6: Fortunate not to be caught out after he went walkabout while sweeping in the first half. No chance once Odegaard’s shot had been deflected, or with the penalty. Getty
    SPURS RATINGS: Hugo Lloris - 6: Fortunate not to be caught out after he went walkabout while sweeping in the first half. No chance once Odegaard’s shot had been deflected, or with the penalty. Getty
  • Matt Doherty - 3: A nightmare. Overrun by Tierney and Smith Rowe in the opening exchanges. All at sea when Odegaard equalised. Tried to find Lloris with a header but missed. It became cringeworthy. AP
    Matt Doherty - 3: A nightmare. Overrun by Tierney and Smith Rowe in the opening exchanges. All at sea when Odegaard equalised. Tried to find Lloris with a header but missed. It became cringeworthy. AP
  • Davinson Sanchez - 7: A strong presence during the waves of Arsenal attacks early on, particularly via a number of headed clearances. Perhaps unlucky to have been penalised when Lacazette had missed his kick for the penalty. Getty
    Davinson Sanchez - 7: A strong presence during the waves of Arsenal attacks early on, particularly via a number of headed clearances. Perhaps unlucky to have been penalised when Lacazette had missed his kick for the penalty. Getty
  • Toby Alderweireld - 6: Inadvertently deflected Odegaard’s shot past Lloris and Arsenal drew level, and had a tough night in general. Getty
    Toby Alderweireld - 6: Inadvertently deflected Odegaard’s shot past Lloris and Arsenal drew level, and had a tough night in general. Getty
  • Sergio Reguilon - 6: Yellow carded for a lunging challenge on Saka, and lacked the zing that so often provides Spurs with the attacking spark. Getty
    Sergio Reguilon - 6: Yellow carded for a lunging challenge on Saka, and lacked the zing that so often provides Spurs with the attacking spark. Getty
  • Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg – 5. His frustration at the way Spurs were being overrun manifested itself in a number of fouls. His use of possession was poor, especially when Spurs needed precision while chasing the game. EPA
    Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg – 5. His frustration at the way Spurs were being overrun manifested itself in a number of fouls. His use of possession was poor, especially when Spurs needed precision while chasing the game. EPA
  • Tanguy Ndombele - 5: Looked laboured as the home team made all the running at the start of the game. Whenever he did try to advance on the ball he found Partey in his way. PA
    Tanguy Ndombele - 5: Looked laboured as the home team made all the running at the start of the game. Whenever he did try to advance on the ball he found Partey in his way. PA
  • Gareth Bale - 5: Did not see much of the ball, but he could have gone looking for it. It might have been nice if he had helped out Doherty while he was being ambushed. Reuters
    Gareth Bale - 5: Did not see much of the ball, but he could have gone looking for it. It might have been nice if he had helped out Doherty while he was being ambushed. Reuters
  • Lucas Moura - 7: His tenacity dragged Tottenham out of their early funk, and he teamed up well with Lamela. Still charging at the end, when he won a free kick in a dangerous position. Getty
    Lucas Moura - 7: His tenacity dragged Tottenham out of their early funk, and he teamed up well with Lamela. Still charging at the end, when he won a free kick in a dangerous position. Getty
  • Son Heung-min - N/A: Barely saw the ball during Spurs’ tepid start, before limping off in the 19th minute with a hamstring injury. PA
    Son Heung-min - N/A: Barely saw the ball during Spurs’ tepid start, before limping off in the 19th minute with a hamstring injury. PA
  • Harry Kane - 6: This fixture’s most prolific player struggled for any involvement until late, when he had a headed goal chalked off for offside, and struck a post from a free kick. Reuters
    Harry Kane - 6: This fixture’s most prolific player struggled for any involvement until late, when he had a headed goal chalked off for offside, and struck a post from a free kick. Reuters
  • SUBS: Erik Lamela - (On for Son 19') 8: Immediately went looking for work after coming on for Son early on, mainly riling opposition defenders. He ended a 36-game goal drought with an extraordinary strike. Sent off for a second yellow after handing off Tierney in the face. AP
    SUBS: Erik Lamela - (On for Son 19') 8: Immediately went looking for work after coming on for Son early on, mainly riling opposition defenders. He ended a 36-game goal drought with an extraordinary strike. Sent off for a second yellow after handing off Tierney in the face. AP
  • Moussa Sissoko - (On for Bale 57') 6: Brought on for a disconsolate looking Bale and helped Spurs gain some parity in midfield, although that did not prove enough. Reuters
    Moussa Sissoko - (On for Bale 57') 6: Brought on for a disconsolate looking Bale and helped Spurs gain some parity in midfield, although that did not prove enough. Reuters
  • Dele Alli - (On for Ndombele 62') 6: From the time it took him to come on for Ndombele and have a touch of the ball, Spurs had fallen behind; had an air-shot at a delicious cross from Kane. Getty
    Dele Alli - (On for Ndombele 62') 6: From the time it took him to come on for Ndombele and have a touch of the ball, Spurs had fallen behind; had an air-shot at a delicious cross from Kane. Getty

Arsenal v Tottenham player ratings: Emile Smith Rowe 9, Alexandre Lacazette 6; Matt Doherty 3, Gareth Bale 5


Paul Radley
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A goal for Martin Odegaard on his North London derby debut and a contentious penalty from Alexandre Lacazette gave Arsenal a comeback win over Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium.

The away side took the lead against the run of play when Erik Lamela, on as a substitute following an early injury for Son Heung-min, scored a stunning rabona.

Lamela was later sent off after picking up two yellow cards, while Odegaard and Lacazette gave Arsenal the lead at the other end.

Lacazette acknowledged Arsenal had got lucky with the award of the spot kick, after initially missing his kick before falling under a challenge by Davinson Sanchez, although the decision was confirmed by a video review.

Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho said: "We played really bad in the first half. The 1-1 was not a fair reflection of the first-half. We were poor. Defending bad. No intensity or pressing. Some important players hiding. Really bad."

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta tsaid: "We had a really strong performance right from the beginning, we created many chances and went a goal down with their first shot. But I love the reaction of the team, we stayed composed and in the end we won the game."

Player ratings from the match can be seen in the picture gallery above. To view the next image, click on the arrows or swipe if on a mobile device.

PAST 10 BRITISH GRAND PRIX WINNERS

2016 - Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes-GP)
2015 - Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes-GP)
2014 - Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes-GP)
2013 - Nico Rosberg (Mercedes-GP)
2012 - Mark Webber (Red Bull Racing)
2011 - Fernando Alonso (Ferrari)
2010 - Mark Webber (Red Bull Racing)
2009 - Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull Racing)
2008 - Lewis Hamilton (McLaren)
2007 - Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari)

PSA DUBAI WORLD SERIES FINALS LINE-UP

Men’s:
Mohamed El Shorbagy (EGY)
Ali Farag (EGY)
Simon Rosner (GER)
Tarek Momen (EGY)
Miguel Angel Rodriguez (COL)
Gregory Gaultier (FRA)
Karim Abdel Gawad (EGY)
Nick Matthew (ENG)

Women's:
Nour El Sherbini (EGY)
Raneem El Welily (EGY)
Nour El Tayeb (EGY)
Laura Massaro (ENG)
Joelle King (NZE)
Camille Serme (FRA)
Nouran Gohar (EGY)
Sarah-Jane Perry (ENG)

My Cat Yugoslavia by Pajtim Statovci
Pushkin Press

How to watch Ireland v Pakistan in UAE

When: The one-off Test starts on Friday, May 11
What time: Each day’s play is scheduled to start at 2pm UAE time.
TV: The match will be broadcast on OSN Sports Cricket HD. Subscribers to the channel can also stream the action live on OSN Play.

Real estate tokenisation project

Dubai launched the pilot phase of its real estate tokenisation project last month.

The initiative focuses on converting real estate assets into digital tokens recorded on blockchain technology and helps in streamlining the process of buying, selling and investing, the Dubai Land Department said.

Dubai’s real estate tokenisation market is projected to reach Dh60 billion ($16.33 billion) by 2033, representing 7 per cent of the emirate’s total property transactions, according to the DLD.

if you go

The flights 

Etihad and Emirates fly direct to Kolkata from Dh1,504 and Dh1,450 return including taxes, respectively. The flight takes four hours 30 minutes outbound and 5 hours 30 minute returning. 

The trains

Numerous trains link Kolkata and Murshidabad but the daily early morning Hazarduari Express (3’ 52”) is the fastest and most convenient; this service also stops in Plassey. The return train departs Murshidabad late afternoon. Though just about feasible as a day trip, staying overnight is recommended.

The hotels

Mursidabad’s hotels are less than modest but Berhampore, 11km south, offers more accommodation and facilities (and the Hazarduari Express also pauses here). Try Hotel The Fame, with an array of rooms from doubles at Rs1,596/Dh90 to a ‘grand presidential suite’ at Rs7,854/Dh443.

NINE WINLESS GAMES

Arsenal 2-2 Crystal Palace (Oct 27, PL)

Liverpool 5-5 Arsenal  (Oct 30, EFL)

Arsenal 1-1 Wolves (Nov 02, PL)

Vitoria Guimaraes 1-1 Arsenal  (Nov 6, Europa)

Leicester 2-0 Arsenal (Nov 9, PL)

Arsenal 2-2 Southampton (Nov 23, PL)

Arsenal 1-2 Eintracht Frankfurt (Nov 28, Europa)

Norwich 2-2 Arsenal (Dec 01, PL)

Arsenal 1-2 Brighton (Dec 05, PL)

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World record transfers

1. Kylian Mbappe - to Real Madrid in 2017/18 - €180 million (Dh770.4m - if a deal goes through)
2. Paul Pogba - to Manchester United in 2016/17 - €105m
3. Gareth Bale - to Real Madrid in 2013/14 - €101m
4. Cristiano Ronaldo - to Real Madrid in 2009/10 - €94m
5. Gonzalo Higuain - to Juventus in 2016/17 - €90m
6. Neymar - to Barcelona in 2013/14 - €88.2m
7. Romelu Lukaku - to Manchester United in 2017/18 - €84.7m
8. Luis Suarez - to Barcelona in 2014/15 - €81.72m
9. Angel di Maria - to Manchester United in 2014/15 - €75m
10. James Rodriguez - to Real Madrid in 2014/15 - €75m

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Engine 3.8-litre, twin-turbo V8

Transmission: eight-speed automatic

Power: 582bhp (542bhp in GTS model)

Torque: 730Nm

Price: Dh649,000 (Dh549,000 for GTS) 

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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The biog

Family: He is the youngest of five brothers, of whom two are dentists. 

Celebrities he worked on: Fabio Canavaro, Lojain Omran, RedOne, Saber Al Rabai.

Where he works: Liberty Dental Clinic 

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Nayanthara: Beyond The Fairy Tale

Starring: Nayanthara, Vignesh Shivan, Radhika Sarathkumar, Nagarjuna Akkineni

Director: Amith Krishnan

Rating: 3.5/5