• MANCHESTER CITY PLAYER RATINGS: Ederson – 6. Probably could have done better with Ziyech’s equaliser but not at fault for Alonso’s winner. Pulled off a couple of decent saves and commanded his area well. Getty Images
    MANCHESTER CITY PLAYER RATINGS: Ederson – 6. Probably could have done better with Ziyech’s equaliser but not at fault for Alonso’s winner. Pulled off a couple of decent saves and commanded his area well. Getty Images
  • Aymeric Laporte – 7. City are spoit to have the Frenchman as a third-choice centre-back. A calm and composed performance. PA
    Aymeric Laporte – 7. City are spoit to have the Frenchman as a third-choice centre-back. A calm and composed performance. PA
  • Ruben Dias – 7. Handled Chelsea’s attacks for most of the match until the visitors started to create better chances towards the end. Oozes class. AP
    Ruben Dias – 7. Handled Chelsea’s attacks for most of the match until the visitors started to create better chances towards the end. Oozes class. AP
  • Nathan Ake – 8. Given a rare chance to impress – and impress he did. The Dutch defender was immense at the back, dealing comfortably with Pulisic and the attacks down his side while bringing the ball out of defence and distributing well. Getty Images
    Nathan Ake – 8. Given a rare chance to impress – and impress he did. The Dutch defender was immense at the back, dealing comfortably with Pulisic and the attacks down his side while bringing the ball out of defence and distributing well. Getty Images
  • Joao Cancelo – 6. Back in his preferred right wing-back role, the Portugal international was not quite at his best. There were a few attacking forays and he matched up well against Alonso, but his impact was generally limited. PA
    Joao Cancelo – 6. Back in his preferred right wing-back role, the Portugal international was not quite at his best. There were a few attacking forays and he matched up well against Alonso, but his impact was generally limited. PA
  • Benjamin Mendy – 4. Got quite simply dominated by Reece James in their wing-back battle. Attempted to provide support in attack, but defensively was outclassed by his Chelsea counterpart. EPA
    Benjamin Mendy – 4. Got quite simply dominated by Reece James in their wing-back battle. Attempted to provide support in attack, but defensively was outclassed by his Chelsea counterpart. EPA
  • Rodri – 7. An intriguing battle up against Kante in midfield and the Spaniard certainly held his own. The lack of a recognised midfielder alongside him for much of the match hardly helped his cause though. PA
    Rodri – 7. An intriguing battle up against Kante in midfield and the Spaniard certainly held his own. The lack of a recognised midfielder alongside him for much of the match hardly helped his cause though. PA
  • Ferran Torres – 5. Had an early half chance which he blazed high and wide. That was about as good as it good for the Spaniard. Replaced by Gundogan in the second half. PA
    Ferran Torres – 5. Had an early half chance which he blazed high and wide. That was about as good as it good for the Spaniard. Replaced by Gundogan in the second half. PA
  • Raheem Sterling – 7. Perhaps lucky to stay on the pitch after an early studs-up challenge on Werner, so of course it was the England forward who went on to score the opener. Aside from the goal, though, Sterling struggled to threaten Chelsea for the rest of the match. Reuters
    Raheem Sterling – 7. Perhaps lucky to stay on the pitch after an early studs-up challenge on Werner, so of course it was the England forward who went on to score the opener. Aside from the goal, though, Sterling struggled to threaten Chelsea for the rest of the match. Reuters
  • Sergio Aguero – 4. A terrible touch that didn’t prove costly as Sterling ran on to the ball to fire home and had an absolute shocker with his Panenka penalty attempt. Considering his prolific record against Chelsea, it was a disappointing day for the Argentine. EPA
    Sergio Aguero – 4. A terrible touch that didn’t prove costly as Sterling ran on to the ball to fire home and had an absolute shocker with his Panenka penalty attempt. Considering his prolific record against Chelsea, it was a disappointing day for the Argentine. EPA
  • Gabriel Jesus – 5. Offered very little threat and his attempts on goal failed to challenge Mendy. Marginally better than Aguero on the basis he didn’t scuff a penalty. PA
    Gabriel Jesus – 5. Offered very little threat and his attempts on goal failed to challenge Mendy. Marginally better than Aguero on the basis he didn’t scuff a penalty. PA
  • SUBS: Phil Foden (70’) – 6. Brought on for Aguero but the prodigiously talented player was unable to affect the game in the way he so often has this season. Getty Images
    SUBS: Phil Foden (70’) – 6. Brought on for Aguero but the prodigiously talented player was unable to affect the game in the way he so often has this season. Getty Images
  • Ilkay Gundogan (71’) – 6. Replaced the ineffective Torres, but the German midfielder was not much better on the night. Reuters
    Ilkay Gundogan (71’) – 6. Replaced the ineffective Torres, but the German midfielder was not much better on the night. Reuters
  • Oleksander Zinchenko (80’) – N/A. Better than Mendy but it didn’t take much. Reuters
    Oleksander Zinchenko (80’) – N/A. Better than Mendy but it didn’t take much. Reuters
  • CHELSEA PLAYER RATINGS: Edouard Mendy – 7. No chance with Sterling’s goal and was alert to Aguero’s Panenka. Wasn’t really called into action much in the second half. Getty Images
    CHELSEA PLAYER RATINGS: Edouard Mendy – 7. No chance with Sterling’s goal and was alert to Aguero’s Panenka. Wasn’t really called into action much in the second half. Getty Images
  • Cesar Azpilicueta – 7. The Chelsea captain was given a good test by Sterling and was up to the task. A model of consistency who used his experience to help his side to an important win. PA
    Cesar Azpilicueta – 7. The Chelsea captain was given a good test by Sterling and was up to the task. A model of consistency who used his experience to help his side to an important win. PA
  • Andreas Christensen – 6. Barged off the ball a bit too easily by Jesus in the leadup to the opening goal and was taken off injured just before the break. Not a great game this time but Chelsea will hope he makes a swift recovery. AFP
    Andreas Christensen – 6. Barged off the ball a bit too easily by Jesus in the leadup to the opening goal and was taken off injured just before the break. Not a great game this time but Chelsea will hope he makes a swift recovery. AFP
  • Antonio Rudiger – 8. Once again the pick the of the Chelsea centre-backs. The German easily dealt with the threat of Aguero and Jesus and led his backline well. Reuters
    Antonio Rudiger – 8. Once again the pick the of the Chelsea centre-backs. The German easily dealt with the threat of Aguero and Jesus and led his backline well. Reuters
  • Reece James – 8. The England full-back was superb. He spent the entire game producing marauding runs down the right, whipping in dangerous crosses, and supporting Chelsea's counters. Defensively he was sound, too. Surely has played his way into Tuchel’s thoughts for the Champions League final. PA
    Reece James – 8. The England full-back was superb. He spent the entire game producing marauding runs down the right, whipping in dangerous crosses, and supporting Chelsea's counters. Defensively he was sound, too. Surely has played his way into Tuchel’s thoughts for the Champions League final. PA
  • Marcos Alonso – 7. Only made one real contribution in the game and it came with one of the last kicks. Alonso has a knack for popping up with important goals and his injury-time winner put City’s title celebrations on hold a little while longer. AFP
    Marcos Alonso – 7. Only made one real contribution in the game and it came with one of the last kicks. Alonso has a knack for popping up with important goals and his injury-time winner put City’s title celebrations on hold a little while longer. AFP
  • Billy Gilmour – 6. Started brightly as the Scottish midfielder looked to get on the ball but gave away a needless penalty before the break. Fortunately for him, Aguero fluffed it. Carried on running even if his influence faded. Needs more games. EPA
    Billy Gilmour – 6. Started brightly as the Scottish midfielder looked to get on the ball but gave away a needless penalty before the break. Fortunately for him, Aguero fluffed it. Carried on running even if his influence faded. Needs more games. EPA
  • N’Golo Kante – 8. On the back of his brilliance against Real Madrid, the Frenchman was excellent yet again, excelling in what Tuchel calls the ‘double six’ – protecting his defenders and supporting the attackers. Given a well-earned rest when taken off in the 68th minute. Top class player. EPA
    N’Golo Kante – 8. On the back of his brilliance against Real Madrid, the Frenchman was excellent yet again, excelling in what Tuchel calls the ‘double six’ – protecting his defenders and supporting the attackers. Given a well-earned rest when taken off in the 68th minute. Top class player. EPA
  • Christian Pulisic 6 – Electric when he came on against Real Madrid but there was not the same spark at the Etihad. Came to life a bit more towards the end but overall, came out second best against Ake. EPA
    Christian Pulisic 6 – Electric when he came on against Real Madrid but there was not the same spark at the Etihad. Came to life a bit more towards the end but overall, came out second best against Ake. EPA
  • Hakim Ziyech – 7. Tested Ederson with a decent strike at the end of the first half and got on the scoresheet with a fine finish from the edge of the area. Still, for a player as immensely talented as the Moroccan, he should be dictating games a bit more. Easier said than done against City, though. EPA
    Hakim Ziyech – 7. Tested Ederson with a decent strike at the end of the first half and got on the scoresheet with a fine finish from the edge of the area. Still, for a player as immensely talented as the Moroccan, he should be dictating games a bit more. Easier said than done against City, though. EPA
  • Timo Werner – 7. Felt like he spent more time offside than on, but once again came up with a vital contribution with the assist for the winner and his runs in behind kept stretching City’s defence. A good performance by the German. Getty Images
    Timo Werner – 7. Felt like he spent more time offside than on, but once again came up with a vital contribution with the assist for the winner and his runs in behind kept stretching City’s defence. A good performance by the German. Getty Images
  • Kurt Zouma (45’+3) – 7. Loves a last-ditch tackle does Zouma. His one at the Etihad was a masterpiece, although he might be considered lucky for not giving away a penalty for a clumsy looking challenge on Sterling. Getty Images
    Kurt Zouma (45’+3) – 7. Loves a last-ditch tackle does Zouma. His one at the Etihad was a masterpiece, although he might be considered lucky for not giving away a penalty for a clumsy looking challenge on Sterling. Getty Images
  • Jorginho (68’) – 6. A fairly quiet game from the Italian as Chelsea surrendered most of the possession and played on the counter. Getty Images
    Jorginho (68’) – 6. A fairly quiet game from the Italian as Chelsea surrendered most of the possession and played on the counter. Getty Images
  • Callum Hudson-Odoi (76’) – N/A. Goal chalked off for offside and almost got his boot on the ball before Alonso lashed home. PA
    Callum Hudson-Odoi (76’) – N/A. Goal chalked off for offside and almost got his boot on the ball before Alonso lashed home. PA

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Manchester City v Chelsea player ratings: Nathan Ake 8, Sergio Aguero 4; Reece James 8, Hakim Ziyech 7

Blues claim a late 2-1 win at the Etihad to delay the Premier League title celebrations

Jon Turner

May 08, 2021

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Manchester City will have to wait a little longer to be crowned Premier League champions after they were beaten 2-1 at home by Chelsea on Saturday.

City, who made nine changes for the game, could still secure the title this weekend if second-placed Manchester United lose at Aston Villa on Sunday.

With three games left to play Pep Guardiola' side are 13 points ahead of United, who have five games remaining.

United have three games coming up in five days, and even if they win all three City would win the title by beating Newcastle on Friday.

Saturday's game also offered something of a preview of the Champions League final between the two sides, although both Guardiola and Thomas Tuchel left out key players.

Raheem Sterling put City ahead in the 44th minute, sneaking in front of Sergio Aguero to connect with a low ball from Gabriel Jesus, who had bustled past Andreas Christensen.

Within two minutes they had a chance to double that lead from the penalty spot, but Aguero's soft chip down the middle ended in embarassment as it was easily saved by Edouard Mendy.

Chelsea drew level through a low drive from Hakim Ziyech in the 63rd minute, and then had efforts from Timo Werner and Callum Hudson-Odoi ruled out for offside.

City felt they should have had another penalty when Sterling went down in the box with Kurt Zouma behind him.

But Tuchel's team went on to grab a late winner through with Marcos Alonso's scuffed shot floating past Ederson.

Chelsea beat City in the semi-final of the FA Cup on April 17 and will face them again in May 29th's Champions League final.

Assessing the performances at the Etihad, Jon Turner has provided his player ratings in the photo gallery above. To move on to the next photo, click on the arrows or if using a mobile device, simply swipe.

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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.

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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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