Richard Jolly selects his Premier League team of the week based on the Saturday and Sunday matches.
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Goalkeeper: Ben Foster (West Bromwich Albion)
Maarten Stekelenburg and Tom Heaton were also outstanding but Foster made save after save to frustrate Tottenham Hotspur.
Right-back: Victor Moses (Chelsea)
A winger asked to play wing-back, Moses responded valiantly and contributed a classy third goal in the defeat of Leicester City.
Centre-back: Winston Reid (West Ham United)
A rock at the back as 10-man West Ham ended their poor run with a hard-fought 1-0 win at London rivals Crystal Palace.
Centre-back: Ashley Williams (Everton)
Overshadowed by Maarten Stekelenburg but defended brilliantly in Everton’s brave rearguard action to earn a point against Manchester City.
Left-back: Charlie Daniels (Bournemouth)
Proved why he is one of the most underrated attacking left-backs in the league with a goal and an assist against Hull City.
Right midfield: Junior Stanislas (Bournemouth)
The electric winger led the way in Bournemouth’s biggest top-flight win with two goals in the 6-1 thrashing of Hull.
Centre midfield: N’Golo Kante (Chelsea)
Leicester got an unwanted illustration of their former player’s energy and ability as he dominated the midfield to set up Chelsea’s 3-0 win.
Centre midfield: Joe Allen (Stoke City)
His sudden transformation into a scorer continued with a well-taken double to earn Stoke a first league win of the season.
Left midfield: Jose Holebas (Watford)
Playing as a wing-back, he showed his attacking threat with a terrific winner to earn Watford three points at Middlesbrough.
Striker: Theo Walcott (Arsenal)
Scored two, almost had two more but proved decisive in Arsenal’s sixth successive win, a 3-2 triumph over Swansea City.
Striker: Charlie Austin (Southampton)
Reminded his former club of his talents with a predatory double as Burnley were overwhelmed 3-1 at St Mary’s Stadium.
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The Florida Project
Director: Sean Baker
Starring: Bria Vinaite, Brooklynn Prince, Willem Dafoe
Four stars
At a glance
Global events: Much of the UK’s economic woes were blamed on “increased global uncertainty”, which can be interpreted as the economic impact of the Ukraine war and the uncertainty over Donald Trump’s tariffs.
Growth forecasts: Cut for 2025 from 2 per cent to 1 per cent. The OBR watchdog also estimated inflation will average 3.2 per cent this year
Welfare: Universal credit health element cut by 50 per cent and frozen for new claimants, building on cuts to the disability and incapacity bill set out earlier this month
Spending cuts: Overall day-to day-spending across government cut by £6.1bn in 2029-30
Tax evasion: Steps to crack down on tax evasion to raise “£6.5bn per year” for the public purse
Defence: New high-tech weaponry, upgrading HM Naval Base in Portsmouth
Housing: Housebuilding to reach its highest in 40 years, with planning reforms helping generate an extra £3.4bn for public finances
Monster
Directed by: Anthony Mandler
Starring: Kelvin Harrison Jr., John David Washington
3/5
The specs
Engine: 3-litre twin-turbo V6
Power: 400hp
Torque: 475Nm
Transmission: 9-speed automatic
Price: From Dh215,900
On sale: Now
Thank You for Banking with Us
Director: Laila Abbas
Starring: Yasmine Al Massri, Clara Khoury, Kamel El Basha, Ashraf Barhoum
Rating: 4/5
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Volvo ES90 Specs
Engine: Electric single motor (96kW), twin motor (106kW) and twin motor performance (106kW)
Power: 333hp, 449hp, 680hp
Torque: 480Nm, 670Nm, 870Nm
On sale: Later in 2025 or early 2026, depending on region
Price: Exact regional pricing TBA
A State of Passion
Directors: Carol Mansour and Muna Khalidi
Stars: Dr Ghassan Abu-Sittah
Rating: 4/5
Naga
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The Beach Bum
Director: Harmony Korine
Stars: Matthew McConaughey, Isla Fisher, Snoop Dogg
Two stars
Drishyam 2
Directed by: Jeethu Joseph
Starring: Mohanlal, Meena, Ansiba, Murali Gopy
Rating: 4 stars
Election pledges on migration
CDU: "Now is the time to control the German borders and enforce strict border rejections"
SPD: "Border closures and blanket rejections at internal borders contradict the spirit of a common area of freedom"
'The Batman'
Stars:Robert Pattinson
Director:Matt Reeves
Rating: 5/5
Sheer grandeur
The Owo building is 14 storeys high, seven of which are below ground, with the 30,000 square feet of amenities located subterranean, including a 16-seat private cinema, seven lounges, a gym, games room, treatment suites and bicycle storage.
A clear distinction between the residences and the Raffles hotel with the amenities operated separately.
Formula Middle East Calendar (Formula Regional and Formula 4)
Round 1: January 17-19, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi
Round 2: January 22-23, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi
Round 3: February 7-9, Dubai Autodrome – Dubai
Round 4: February 14-16, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi
Round 5: February 25-27, Jeddah Corniche Circuit – Saudi Arabia
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Skewed figures
In the village of Mevagissey in southwest England the housing stock has doubled in the last century while the number of residents is half the historic high. The village's Neighbourhood Development Plan states that 26% of homes are holiday retreats. Prices are high, averaging around £300,000, £50,000 more than the Cornish average of £250,000. The local average wage is £15,458.
