• SHEFFIELD UNITED RATINGS: Dean Henderson - 7: Pulled off a superb save to deny Nicolas Pepe in the first half. Reuters
    SHEFFIELD UNITED RATINGS: Dean Henderson - 7: Pulled off a superb save to deny Nicolas Pepe in the first half. Reuters
  • Chris Basham - 5: Gave away a needless penalty and then missed a gilt-edged chance to draw United level. Reuters
    Chris Basham - 5: Gave away a needless penalty and then missed a gilt-edged chance to draw United level. Reuters
  • John Egan - 6: Had a second-half goal chalked off by VAR for offside. Reuters
    John Egan - 6: Had a second-half goal chalked off by VAR for offside. Reuters
  • Jack Robinson - 6: Booked for a foul on Eddie Nketiah that was in keeping with the Blades defender being second best to every ball. Reuters
    Jack Robinson - 6: Booked for a foul on Eddie Nketiah that was in keeping with the Blades defender being second best to every ball. Reuters
  • George Baldock - 6: One of many Sheffield United players struggling to regain his pre-lockdown form. Reuters
    George Baldock - 6: One of many Sheffield United players struggling to regain his pre-lockdown form. Reuters
  • John Lundstram - 6: Snapped at Arsenal heels before departing to a nasty looking injury, EPA
    John Lundstram - 6: Snapped at Arsenal heels before departing to a nasty looking injury, EPA
  • Oliver Norwood - 6: Helped United dominate the second half. Reuters
    Oliver Norwood - 6: Helped United dominate the second half. Reuters
  • John Fleck -7: Feisty midfielder refused to be cowed and took the fight to the Gunners. Reuters
    John Fleck -7: Feisty midfielder refused to be cowed and took the fight to the Gunners. Reuters
  • Enda Stevens - 7: Kept the Arsenal defence on its toes with his crosses and throw-ins from the left. Reuters
    Enda Stevens - 7: Kept the Arsenal defence on its toes with his crosses and throw-ins from the left. Reuters
  • Oliver McBurnie - 7: Striker's height caused the Arsenal defence a few anxious moments. AFP
    Oliver McBurnie - 7: Striker's height caused the Arsenal defence a few anxious moments. AFP
  • David McGoldrick - 7: God loves a trier, and the Sheffield United striker was in the right place to take advantage of shambolic Arsenal defending for the equaliser. AFP
    David McGoldrick - 7: God loves a trier, and the Sheffield United striker was in the right place to take advantage of shambolic Arsenal defending for the equaliser. AFP
  • SUBS: Sander Berge (on for Lundstram, 35') - 6: The usual no-thrills from the Norwegian. Reuters
    SUBS: Sander Berge (on for Lundstram, 35') - 6: The usual no-thrills from the Norwegian. Reuters
  • Kieron Freeman (on for Baldock 62') - 6: Showed some nice touches. Reuters
    Kieron Freeman (on for Baldock 62') - 6: Showed some nice touches. Reuters
  • Billy Sharp (on for Basham 75') - 5: Could have sent Blades through with a late chance. EPA
    Billy Sharp (on for Basham 75') - 5: Could have sent Blades through with a late chance. EPA
  • Emiliano Martinez - 7: Denied Billy Sharp with a smart save that allowed the Gunners to break forward and score a late winner. EPA
    Emiliano Martinez - 7: Denied Billy Sharp with a smart save that allowed the Gunners to break forward and score a late winner. EPA
  • Ainsley Maitland-Niles - 6: Was kept honest in defence by the industry of Enda Stevens. Reuters
    Ainsley Maitland-Niles - 6: Was kept honest in defence by the industry of Enda Stevens. Reuters
  • Shkodran Mustafi - 6: The experienced German made some vital interceptions but part of the problem when it came to defending crosses into the box. EPA
    Shkodran Mustafi - 6: The experienced German made some vital interceptions but part of the problem when it came to defending crosses into the box. EPA
  • David Luiz - 6: A new one-year contract secured for the Brazilian, who put in a reassuring performance before going off injured in the second half. Reuters
    David Luiz - 6: A new one-year contract secured for the Brazilian, who put in a reassuring performance before going off injured in the second half. Reuters
  • Sead Kolasinac - 7: Stuck to his task and combined well with Tierney down Arsenal's left. Reuters
    Sead Kolasinac - 7: Stuck to his task and combined well with Tierney down Arsenal's left. Reuters
  • Granit Xhaka - 7: The Swiss' transformation from fall guy to mainstay this season has been nothing short of remarkabe. Destroyed plenty of United attacks and always looked to release the likes of Pepe into space. AFP
    Granit Xhaka - 7: The Swiss' transformation from fall guy to mainstay this season has been nothing short of remarkabe. Destroyed plenty of United attacks and always looked to release the likes of Pepe into space. AFP
  • Joe Willock: Covered plenty of ground after suffering a head collision with Oliver McBurnie midway through the first half. Reuters
    Joe Willock: Covered plenty of ground after suffering a head collision with Oliver McBurnie midway through the first half. Reuters
  • Kieran Tierney - 7: Was a constant threat as Arsenal enjoyed plenty of success down the Scot's flank. Reuters
    Kieran Tierney - 7: Was a constant threat as Arsenal enjoyed plenty of success down the Scot's flank. Reuters
  • Bukayo Saka - 7: Forward tailed off in the second half after showing glimpses of his potential in the first. EPA
    Bukayo Saka - 7: Forward tailed off in the second half after showing glimpses of his potential in the first. EPA
  • Nicolas Pepe - 8: The Ivorian always looked to cut in from the right flank and could easily have had a hat-trick but for wayward finishing and a fine Henderson save. EPA
    Nicolas Pepe - 8: The Ivorian always looked to cut in from the right flank and could easily have had a hat-trick but for wayward finishing and a fine Henderson save. EPA
  • Alexandre Lacazette - 7: Was unfortunate to be off the field receiving treatment when Pepe converted a penalty the Frenchman had won. Linked well with his two wide forwards before being replaced in the second half. Reuters
    Alexandre Lacazette - 7: Was unfortunate to be off the field receiving treatment when Pepe converted a penalty the Frenchman had won. Linked well with his two wide forwards before being replaced in the second half. Reuters
  • SUBS: Eddie Nketiah (on for Lacazette, 67') - 7: Used his pace to stretch United on the break. Reuters
    SUBS: Eddie Nketiah (on for Lacazette, 67') - 7: Used his pace to stretch United on the break. Reuters
  • Rob Holding (on for Luiz, 54'): 6: Looked more assured than his partner Mustafi but completely misjudged his attempted header for Sheffield United's equaliser. EPA
    Rob Holding (on for Luiz, 54'): 6: Looked more assured than his partner Mustafi but completely misjudged his attempted header for Sheffield United's equaliser. EPA
  • Dani Ceballos (on for Willock, 67') - 8: Superbly taken winner to send Arsenal into a 30th FA Cup semi-final. Reuters
    Dani Ceballos (on for Willock, 67') - 8: Superbly taken winner to send Arsenal into a 30th FA Cup semi-final. Reuters
  • Sokratis (on for Pepe 90+3') - NA: Brought on at the death to ensure Arsenal didn't shoot themselves in the foot again. EPA
    Sokratis (on for Pepe 90+3') - NA: Brought on at the death to ensure Arsenal didn't shoot themselves in the foot again. EPA

Dani Ceballos 8 out of 10, Chris Basham 5: Sheffield United v Arsenal player ratings


Steve Luckings
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Substitute Daniel Ceballos fired Arsenal into the FA Cup semi-finals with a stoppage-time goal that sealed a 2-1 win over Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.

John Lundstram had an early header ruled out for offside for Sheffield United, who went behind when Chris Basham fouled Alexandre Lacazette in the penalty area and Nicolas Pepe slotted home the penalty in the 23rd minute.

The game looked to be heading for extra time when David McGoldrick equalised in the 87th minute, hooking home a volley after Arsenal failed to clear a corner, but Ceballos popped up to slot home the winner.

2025 Fifa Club World Cup groups

Group A: Palmeiras, Porto, Al Ahly, Inter Miami.

Group B: Paris Saint-Germain, Atletico Madrid, Botafogo, Seattle.

Group C: Bayern Munich, Auckland City, Boca Juniors, Benfica.

Group D: Flamengo, ES Tunis, Chelsea, Leon.

Group E: River Plate, Urawa, Monterrey, Inter Milan.

Group F: Fluminense, Borussia Dortmund, Ulsan, Mamelodi Sundowns.

Group G: Manchester City, Wydad, Al Ain, Juventus.

Group H: Real Madrid, Al Hilal, Pachuca, Salzburg.

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The Matrix Resurrections

Director: Lana Wachowski

Stars:  Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Jessica Henwick 

Rating:****

Mubadala World Tennis Championship 2018 schedule

Thursday December 27

Men's quarter-finals

Kevin Anderson v Hyeon Chung 4pm

Dominic Thiem v Karen Khachanov 6pm

Women's exhibition

Serena Williams v Venus Williams 8pm

Friday December 28

5th place play-off 3pm

Men's semi-finals

Rafael Nadal v Anderson/Chung 5pm

Novak Djokovic v Thiem/Khachanov 7pm

Saturday December 29

3rd place play-off 5pm

Men's final 7pm

Labour dispute

The insured employee may still file an ILOE claim even if a labour dispute is ongoing post termination, but the insurer may suspend or reject payment, until the courts resolve the dispute, especially if the reason for termination is contested. The outcome of the labour court proceedings can directly affect eligibility.


- Abdullah Ishnaneh, Partner, BSA Law 

Asia Cup Qualifier

Venue: Kuala Lumpur

Result: Winners play at Asia Cup in Dubai and Abu Dhabi in September

Fixtures:

Wed Aug 29: Malaysia v Hong Kong, Nepal v Oman, UAE v Singapore

Thu Aug 30: UAE v Nepal, Hong Kong v Singapore, Malaysia v Oman

Sat Sep 1: UAE v Hong Kong, Oman v Singapore, Malaysia v Nepal

Sun Sep 2: Hong Kong v Oman, Malaysia v UAE, Nepal v Singapore

Tue Sep 4: Malaysia v Singapore, UAE v Oman, Nepal v Hong Kong

Thu Sep 6: Final

 

Asia Cup

Venue: Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Schedule: Sep 15-28

Teams: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, plus the winner of the Qualifier

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Name: Peter Dicce

Title: Assistant dean of students and director of athletics

Favourite sport: soccer

Favourite team: Bayern Munich

Favourite player: Franz Beckenbauer

Favourite activity in Abu Dhabi: scuba diving in the Northern Emirates 

 

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Turkish Ladies

Various artists, Sony Music Turkey 

MATCH INFO

Iceland 0 England 1 (Sterling pen 90 1)

Man of the match Kari Arnason (Iceland)

Iftar programme at the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding

Established in 1998, the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding was created with a vision to teach residents about the traditions and customs of the UAE. Its motto is ‘open doors, open minds’. All year-round, visitors can sign up for a traditional Emirati breakfast, lunch or dinner meal, as well as a range of walking tours, including ones to sites such as the Jumeirah Mosque or Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood.

Every year during Ramadan, an iftar programme is rolled out. This allows guests to break their fast with the centre’s presenters, visit a nearby mosque and observe their guides while they pray. These events last for about two hours and are open to the public, or can be booked for a private event.

Until the end of Ramadan, the iftar events take place from 7pm until 9pm, from Saturday to Thursday. Advanced booking is required.

For more details, email openminds@cultures.ae or visit www.cultures.ae

 

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Engine: 2-litre TSI petrol

Power: 190hp

Torque: 320Nm

Price: From Dh147,000

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War 2

Director: Ayan Mukerji

Stars: Hrithik Roshan, NTR, Kiara Advani, Ashutosh Rana

Rating: 2/5

The details

Heard It in a Past Life

Maggie Rogers

(Capital Records)

3/5

Meydan racecard:

6.30pm: Al Maktoum Challenge Round 2 (PA) Group 1 | US$75,000 (Dirt) | 2,200 metres

7.05pm: UAE 1000 Guineas (TB) Listed | $250,000 (D) 1,600m

7.40pm: Meydan Classic Trial (TB) Conditions $100,000 (Turf) 1,400m

8.15pm: Al Shindagha Sprint (TB) Group 3 $200,000 (D) 1,200m

8.50pm: Handicap (TB) $175,000 (D) 1,600m

9.25pm: Handicap (TB) $175,000 (T) | 2,000m

10pm: Handicap (TB) $135,000 (T) 1,600m

The biog

Name: Timothy Husband

Nationality: New Zealand

Education: Degree in zoology at The University of Sydney

Favourite book: Lemurs of Madagascar by Russell A Mittermeier

Favourite music: Billy Joel

Weekends and holidays: Talking about animals or visiting his farm in Australia

MATCH INFO

Uefa Champions League last-16, second leg:

Real Madrid 1 (Asensio 70'), Ajax 4 (Ziyech 7', Neres 18', Tadic 62', Schone 72')

Ajax win 5-3 on aggregate

Super 30

Produced: Sajid Nadiadwala and Phantom Productions
Directed: Vikas Bahl
Cast: Hrithik Roshan, Pankaj Tripathi, Aditya Srivastav, Mrinal Thakur
Rating: 3.5 /5

BEACH SOCCER WORLD CUP

Group A

Paraguay
Japan
Switzerland
USA

Group B

Uruguay
Mexico
Italy
Tahiti

Group C

Belarus
UAE
Senegal
Russia

Group D

Brazil
Oman
Portugal
Nigeria

CREW
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Formula One top 10 drivers' standings after Japan

1. Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes 306
2. Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari 247
3. Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes 234
4. Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull 192
5. Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari 148
6. Max Verstappen, Red Bull 111
7. Sergio Perez, Force India 82
8. Esteban Ocon, Force India 65
9. Carlos Sainz Jr, Toro Rosso 48
10. Nico Hulkenberg, Renault 34

Tightening the screw on rogue recruiters

The UAE overhauled the procedure to recruit housemaids and domestic workers with a law in 2017 to protect low-income labour from being exploited.

 Only recruitment companies authorised by the government are permitted as part of Tadbeer, a network of labour ministry-regulated centres.

A contract must be drawn up for domestic workers, the wages and job offer clearly stating the nature of work.

The contract stating the wages, work entailed and accommodation must be sent to the employee in their home country before they depart for the UAE.

The contract will be signed by the employer and employee when the domestic worker arrives in the UAE.

Only recruitment agencies registered with the ministry can undertake recruitment and employment applications for domestic workers.

Penalties for illegal recruitment in the UAE include fines of up to Dh100,000 and imprisonment

But agents not authorised by the government sidestep the law by illegally getting women into the country on visit visas.