MANCHESTER UNITED RATINGS: David de Gea 5. Quiet first half bar Richarlison benefitting from a Lindelof mix up. The second half is when it all went wrong. Should have done better for Doucoure’s goal after a weak parry. Could do little about second but quickly lashed a ball over his full-backs near the end rather than trying to help see game out. Could he have come out more for Everton’s third? Getty Images
MANCHESTER UNITED RATINGS: David de Gea 5. Quiet first half bar Richarlison benefitting from a Lindelof mix up. The second half is when it all went wrong. Should have done better for Doucoure’s goal after a weak parry. Could do little about second but quickly lashed a ball over his full-backs near the end rather than trying to help see game out. Could he have come out more for Everton’s third? Getty Images
Aaron Wan-Bissaka 7. Played Calvert-Lewin onside early on but had a fruitful first half where he found much space to get forward and cross. Passed to Fernandes to score his wonder goal. Hesitation cost him possession in second and the whole defence could have done better on all three goals. Reuters
Aaron Wan-Bissaka 7. Played Calvert-Lewin onside early on but had a fruitful first half where he found much space to get forward and cross. Passed to Fernandes to score his wonder goal. Hesitation cost him possession in second and the whole defence could have done better on all three goals. Reuters
Victor Lindelof 6. Early charge forward and keen to carry the ball into the Everton half as United dominated against a team who’d won their previous four away games – though didn’t create too many chances. Made a mess on the turn to allow Richarlison – who he’d previously dominated - a shot after 41 minutes and struggled with pace of Everton’s forwards in a woeful start to second half. EPA
Victor Lindelof 6. Early charge forward and keen to carry the ball into the Everton half as United dominated against a team who’d won their previous four away games – though didn’t create too many chances. Made a mess on the turn to allow Richarlison – who he’d previously dominated - a shot after 41 minutes and struggled with pace of Everton’s forwards in a woeful start to second half. EPA
Harry Maguire 6. Fine against Calvert-Lewin in first half but then weak on Everton’s first goal and found wanting on Everton’s second as his defence failed to clear their lines and gave James Rodriguez space to shoot. Fell to ground and lost possession late on as United hearts went in mouths. PA Images
Harry Maguire 6. Fine against Calvert-Lewin in first half but then weak on Everton’s first goal and found wanting on Everton’s second as his defence failed to clear their lines and gave James Rodriguez space to shoot. Fell to ground and lost possession late on as United hearts went in mouths. PA Images
Luke Shaw 7. Fine on Calvert-Lewin and, like Wan-Bissaka, could get forward because of Everton’s narrow diamond formation. Brilliant combination with Cavani after 46 minutes before he shot on target. Set up McTominay’s goal. Booked. EPA
Luke Shaw 7. Fine on Calvert-Lewin and, like Wan-Bissaka, could get forward because of Everton’s narrow diamond formation. Brilliant combination with Cavani after 46 minutes before he shot on target. Set up McTominay’s goal. Booked. EPA
Scott McTominay 7. Strong tackles to break up spirited Everton start. Pushed forward and scored – again at Old Trafford – with a header which looked to be United’s winner … until heartbreak seconds from time. AFP
Scott McTominay 7. Strong tackles to break up spirited Everton start. Pushed forward and scored – again at Old Trafford – with a header which looked to be United’s winner … until heartbreak seconds from time. AFP
Paul Pogba 6. January’s player of the month at the club and started after being rested midweek but went off after 39 minutes injured and clutching his thigh. Unfortunate. AP
Paul Pogba 6. January’s player of the month at the club and started after being rested midweek but went off after 39 minutes injured and clutching his thigh. Unfortunate. AP
Mason Greenwood 8. Super ball from deep to Shaw in an early attack which went nowhere but exposed Everton’s lack of width. Crossed well and United’s liveliest player in the first half, passing short and long with both feet, crossing and taking players on. AP
Mason Greenwood 8. Super ball from deep to Shaw in an early attack which went nowhere but exposed Everton’s lack of width. Crossed well and United’s liveliest player in the first half, passing short and long with both feet, crossing and taking players on. AP
Bruno Fernandes 7. Floored by early Davies tackle and barely touched the ball in the first 25 minutes as Everton’s formation choked him. More involved after the opening goal, then he produced the moment of the match, ignoring a Fred pass, then receiving the ball back from Wan-Bissaka and nonchalantly shooting into the roof of the goal. Spectacular. PA Images
Bruno Fernandes 7. Floored by early Davies tackle and barely touched the ball in the first 25 minutes as Everton’s formation choked him. More involved after the opening goal, then he produced the moment of the match, ignoring a Fred pass, then receiving the ball back from Wan-Bissaka and nonchalantly shooting into the roof of the goal. Spectacular. PA Images
Marcus Rashford 6. Perfect cross with beautiful technique for Cavani’s opener. Confident going forward and combined well with well balanced attack around him. Had two chances to get the fourth. Needs to be more clinical. Getty Images
Marcus Rashford 6. Perfect cross with beautiful technique for Cavani’s opener. Confident going forward and combined well with well balanced attack around him. Had two chances to get the fourth. Needs to be more clinical. Getty Images
Edinson Cavani 8. Scored in both wins v Everton this season and took 24 minutes to do the same, pausing to time his movement and waiting to head in Rashford’s cross. Intelligent in movement and with simple passes. Shame he wasn’t at the end of some of the chances created. AP
Edinson Cavani 8. Scored in both wins v Everton this season and took 24 minutes to do the same, pausing to time his movement and waiting to head in Rashford’s cross. Intelligent in movement and with simple passes. Shame he wasn’t at the end of some of the chances created. AP
SUB: Fred 6. On for injured Pogba after 41minutes to resume partnership with McTominay. Weak shot wide almost immediately. Poor over hit cross ended a fine 63rd minute attack. Needed to provide more cover. Getty Images
SUB: Fred 6. On for injured Pogba after 41minutes to resume partnership with McTominay. Weak shot wide almost immediately. Poor over hit cross ended a fine 63rd minute attack. Needed to provide more cover. Getty Images
SUB: Axel Tuanzebe NA. On for Greenwood in 92nd minute to win a minute in time added on. Booked and gave a foul away which led to late equaliser. It could not have gone worse for the defender. Reuters
SUB: Axel Tuanzebe NA. On for Greenwood in 92nd minute to win a minute in time added on. Booked and gave a foul away which led to late equaliser. It could not have gone worse for the defender. Reuters
EVERTON RATINGS: Robin Olsen, 5 - A mixed evening for the Swede who thwarted Luke Shaw and Marcus Rashford with smart saves, but was beaten emphatically by Edinson Cavani’s powerful header and a Bruno Fernandes screamer, while the less said about United’s third the better. EPA
EVERTON RATINGS: Robin Olsen, 5 - A mixed evening for the Swede who thwarted Luke Shaw and Marcus Rashford with smart saves, but was beaten emphatically by Edinson Cavani’s powerful header and a Bruno Fernandes screamer, while the less said about United’s third the better. EPA
Mason Holgate, 5 - It’s never an easy job defending at Old Trafford and proved to be the case for Holgate who showed some early nerves with a sliced clearance that dropped kindly for Cavani, while Marcus Rashford always had his number on a tough night for full-back. AFP
Mason Holgate, 5 - It’s never an easy job defending at Old Trafford and proved to be the case for Holgate who showed some early nerves with a sliced clearance that dropped kindly for Cavani, while Marcus Rashford always had his number on a tough night for full-back. AFP
Michael Keane, 6 - Started brightly with important interventions to keep Victor Lindelof and Cavani at bay. He was taken out of the game by Rashford’s superb delivery as United went in front, but his clipped ball into the box set up Dominic Calvert-Lewin to make it 3-3. EPA
Michael Keane, 6 - Started brightly with important interventions to keep Victor Lindelof and Cavani at bay. He was taken out of the game by Rashford’s superb delivery as United went in front, but his clipped ball into the box set up Dominic Calvert-Lewin to make it 3-3. EPA
Ben Godfrey, 5 - It took a brave header from the young defender to prevent Cavani’s chipped cross from reaching Fernandes, who caught him in the face for his troubles. Like his teammates he struggled to deal with the energy of Rashford and the menace of Cavani. AFP
Ben Godfrey, 5 - It took a brave header from the young defender to prevent Cavani’s chipped cross from reaching Fernandes, who caught him in the face for his troubles. Like his teammates he struggled to deal with the energy of Rashford and the menace of Cavani. AFP
Lucas Digne, 6 - Failed to stop Rashford’s cross for the opener and struggled with Mason Greenwood's pace in spells, but his teasing cross from the left was instrumental in the build-up to the equaliser, while he clattered the side of the post late on. Reuters
Lucas Digne, 6 - Failed to stop Rashford’s cross for the opener and struggled with Mason Greenwood's pace in spells, but his teasing cross from the left was instrumental in the build-up to the equaliser, while he clattered the side of the post late on. Reuters
Abdoulaye Doucoure, 7 - Kept his side in the game at both ends, first smashing Paul Pogba’s perilous header away to safety with Scott McTominay lurking, before tapping into an empty net after David de Gea could only parry Calvert-Lewin’s strike. Reuters
Abdoulaye Doucoure, 7 - Kept his side in the game at both ends, first smashing Paul Pogba’s perilous header away to safety with Scott McTominay lurking, before tapping into an empty net after David de Gea could only parry Calvert-Lewin’s strike. Reuters
Tom Davies, 5 - The 22-year-old became the latest man to rile Fernandes when he clattered into United’s talisman from behind. He started well, but ultimately couldn’t contain a fired up Fernandes who sold him the wrong way before unleashing a beautiful strike for 2-0. EPA
Tom Davies, 5 - The 22-year-old became the latest man to rile Fernandes when he clattered into United’s talisman from behind. He started well, but ultimately couldn’t contain a fired up Fernandes who sold him the wrong way before unleashing a beautiful strike for 2-0. EPA
Andre Gomes, 6 - Like Davies, it was an impressive start from the Portugal international who snuffed out a string of passes intended for his compatriot Fernandes and Cavani in the early exchanges, but that task became increasingly more difficult. Reuters
Andre Gomes, 6 - Like Davies, it was an impressive start from the Portugal international who snuffed out a string of passes intended for his compatriot Fernandes and Cavani in the early exchanges, but that task became increasingly more difficult. Reuters
James Rodriguez, 6 - Talk about a game of two halves! Once again guilty of fizzling into the background in a carless first half, he started the second superbly and produced a wonderful touch before hammering past De Gea into the bottom corner to level the game. AFP
James Rodriguez, 6 - Talk about a game of two halves! Once again guilty of fizzling into the background in a carless first half, he started the second superbly and produced a wonderful touch before hammering past De Gea into the bottom corner to level the game. AFP
Richarlison, 7 - The Brazilian always looked lively and was constantly a threat when Everton were able to switch the play to the left. Frustratingly his teammates didn’t look to pick him out enough, despite a series of bursting runs in the channel. EPA
Richarlison, 7 - The Brazilian always looked lively and was constantly a threat when Everton were able to switch the play to the left. Frustratingly his teammates didn’t look to pick him out enough, despite a series of bursting runs in the channel. EPA
Dominic Calvert-Lewin, 8 - You just can’t stop him! The forward dragged his side back into the game when his effort from a tight angle was fumbled straight to Abdoulaye Doucoure by De Gea, and he was on-hand again to stab home a dramatic equaliser for his 17th of the season. AFP
Dominic Calvert-Lewin, 8 - You just can’t stop him! The forward dragged his side back into the game when his effort from a tight angle was fumbled straight to Abdoulaye Doucoure by De Gea, and he was on-hand again to stab home a dramatic equaliser for his 17th of the season. AFP
SUB: Gylfi Sigurdsson, 7 - Brought on to replace James Rodriguez just shy of the hour-mark as Carlo Ancelotti searched for an unlikely winner, only for his side to fall behind a couple of minutes later, although he asked a couple of questions with calculated set-pieces. Reuters
SUB: Gylfi Sigurdsson, 7 - Brought on to replace James Rodriguez just shy of the hour-mark as Carlo Ancelotti searched for an unlikely winner, only for his side to fall behind a couple of minutes later, although he asked a couple of questions with calculated set-pieces. Reuters
SUB: Alex Iwobi, NR - Replaced Tom Davies for the final quarter-of-an-hour, but he had little impact and failed to trouble Shaw. EPA
SUB: Alex Iwobi, NR - Replaced Tom Davies for the final quarter-of-an-hour, but he had little impact and failed to trouble Shaw. EPA
SUB: Josh King, NR - The former Red Devil replaced Doucoure as the Toffees made one last attempt to unstick their opponents. He imposed himself well and drew the foul that led to a last-gasp leveller. EPA
SUB: Josh King, NR - The former Red Devil replaced Doucoure as the Toffees made one last attempt to unstick their opponents. He imposed himself well and drew the foul that led to a last-gasp leveller. EPA

Football

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer knows Manchester United cannot afford slip-up against West Bromwich Albion

Victory at the Baggies vital for Red Devils after disappointment of missing out on three points against Everton last time out in Premier League

The National

February 13, 2021

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer knows Manchester United have to get back to winning ways in the Premier League at West Bromwich Albion and kick on heading into a crucial stage of the season.

An impressive festive period saw the Red Devils enter the halfway point of a season top of the standings for the first time since Sir Alex Ferguson retired as champion in 2012/13.

United were top until City thrashed West Brom on January 26, with Solskjaer's men wasting the chance to return to the summit when falling to a shock 2-1 home loss to rock-bottom Sheffield United the following night.

Pep Guardiola's men have kept their foot down since then and now sit five points clear with a game in hand after second-placed United drew with Arsenal and Everton either side of the 9-0 annihilation of nine-man Southampton.

Tuesday's 1-0 extra-time win against West Ham in the FA Cup fifth round provided a welcome shot in the arm but Solskjaer knows they cannot afford any slip ups against Sam Allardyce's Baggies on Sunday.

"Of course it's an important game for us this weekend," the United manager, who saw Leicester City jump into second place on Saturday after their 3-1 win over Liverpool, said.

"It's an important spell. It's time now that every game you tick one off and there's less and less possibility to catch up on points on the teams in front of you.

"That's what we want to do. That's what we're here to do. Sunday's a big one for us in that respect to get back on winning ways.

"The two points dropped against Everton was disappointing when it's the last kick of the game.

"But we bounced back really well in the cup against West Ham. We're through, we're in the quarters and that was a good step in the right direction again, another clean sheet."

Tuesday's win over the Hammers helped shake off the disappointment of Dominic Calvert-Lewin securing Everton a 3-3 league draw with the last kick of the ball last Saturday.

An FA Cup quarter-final trip to Leicester is the reward for United, who are still in with a shot at Premier League glory and start their Europa League campaign this week against Real Sociedad in the last-32.

Asked what he sees as a successful season for United and at which point his success has to be measured in trophies, Solskjaer said: "You always go into every season trying to improve.

"If you improve, that's a step forward. Is it a big enough step forward? We'll have to see at the end.

"If we end up with trophies. We're still in competitions. We lost in the semis of the Carabao Cup [to Man City], we're in the quarters of the FA Cup, we're still in Europe and we're second in the league.

"At the moment it looks like we've improved but we're going into the deciding period of the season so it's now that we have to kick on."

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Manchester United 1 West Ham 0: FA Cup player ratings

MANCHESTER UNITED RATINGS: Dean Henderson, 7 - Was barely needed in the first half and stood amid falling snow for much of the second as West Ham improved but had only one effort on goal to save in the first 90 minutes. Reuters
MANCHESTER UNITED RATINGS: Dean Henderson, 7 - Was barely needed in the first half and stood amid falling snow for much of the second as West Ham improved but had only one effort on goal to save in the first 90 minutes. Reuters
Aaron Wan-Bissaka, 6 - Almost sliced a clearance into his own goal but made some key tackles. Reuters
Aaron Wan-Bissaka, 6 - Almost sliced a clearance into his own goal but made some key tackles. Reuters
Victor Lindelof, 6 - Headed towards goal after 26 minutes but deflated when a superb Fabianski save denied him. Lost possession to Fornals to leave West Ham 3 vs 2. They couldn’t take advantage. Reuters
Victor Lindelof, 6 - Headed towards goal after 26 minutes but deflated when a superb Fabianski save denied him. Lost possession to Fornals to leave West Ham 3 vs 2. They couldn’t take advantage. Reuters
Harry Maguire, 7 - Did nothing wrong as his team enjoyed 70 per cent possession. United’s captain will face far tougher tests, but the clean sheet from a defence that concedes too many goals will be welcomed. Reuters
Harry Maguire, 7 - Did nothing wrong as his team enjoyed 70 per cent possession. United’s captain will face far tougher tests, but the clean sheet from a defence that concedes too many goals will be welcomed. Reuters
Alex Telles, 8 - United’s best player in the first half and showed Luke Shaw-like attacking intent. Lovely ball to Martial. Outpaced Yarmolenko. AP
Alex Telles, 8 - United’s best player in the first half and showed Luke Shaw-like attacking intent. Lovely ball to Martial. Outpaced Yarmolenko. AP
Nemanja Matic, 6 - Shot well over after 20 minutes. Did what he does but limited in impact against a team playing so deep. EPA
Nemanja Matic, 6 - Shot well over after 20 minutes. Did what he does but limited in impact against a team playing so deep. EPA
Fred, 6 - Energetic but lost possession too often on a night short of entertainment. Reuters
Fred, 6 - Energetic but lost possession too often on a night short of entertainment. Reuters
Mason Greenwood, 7 - Best bit of the first half when he beat Mark Noble for skill. Lively until he went off – his cross set up Rashford - and less peripheral than he’d been in some early season games. Reuters
Mason Greenwood, 7 - Best bit of the first half when he beat Mark Noble for skill. Lively until he went off – his cross set up Rashford - and less peripheral than he’d been in some early season games. Reuters
Donny van der Beek, 5 - Barely starts. Barely featured when he did start. Played in an advanced role behind Martial, but ineffective. It wasn’t the game for a player like him as West Ham sat deep and United had all the possession. He’s a player who arrives in the box, but it was already packed with Hammers. AP
Donny van der Beek, 5 - Barely starts. Barely featured when he did start. Played in an advanced role behind Martial, but ineffective. It wasn’t the game for a player like him as West Ham sat deep and United had all the possession. He’s a player who arrives in the box, but it was already packed with Hammers. AP
Marcus Rashford, 6 - 250th United appearance. Hoped to add to his 83 goals but Fabianski took advantage of him chesting the ball. Perfect touch to set up the winner. Still running until the 120th minute. He’s in the last eight of the FA Cup again, though, as United made that stage for a seventh consecutive season. EPA
Marcus Rashford, 6 - 250th United appearance. Hoped to add to his 83 goals but Fabianski took advantage of him chesting the ball. Perfect touch to set up the winner. Still running until the 120th minute. He’s in the last eight of the FA Cup again, though, as United made that stage for a seventh consecutive season. EPA
Anthony Martial, 6 - 250th United appearance like Rashford. Had first shot of game which was blocked by Ogbona. Brave header away from his own goal after 36 minutes. Battled against West Ham’s defensive wall, had nice touches and drove forward for the goal, but couldn’t score himself. Last shot of the game as, like Rashford, he battled to the end on a tough night. Reuters
Anthony Martial, 6 - 250th United appearance like Rashford. Had first shot of game which was blocked by Ogbona. Brave header away from his own goal after 36 minutes. Battled against West Ham’s defensive wall, had nice touches and drove forward for the goal, but couldn’t score himself. Last shot of the game as, like Rashford, he battled to the end on a tough night. Reuters
SUBS: Bruno Fernandes, 6 - On for Van de Beek after 72 minutes and his first instinct was to attack.
SUBS: Bruno Fernandes, 6 - On for Van de Beek after 72 minutes and his first instinct was to attack.
Scott McTominay, 7 - On for Matic after 72 minutes and did what he’s been doing so frequently at Old Trafford – he scored. The 24-year-old has added a key part to his game which none of his defensive midfielders have: goals. EPA
Scott McTominay, 7 - On for Matic after 72 minutes and did what he’s been doing so frequently at Old Trafford – he scored. The 24-year-old has added a key part to his game which none of his defensive midfielders have: goals. EPA
Edinson Cavani, 6 - On for Greenwood after 85 minutes and made runs off the shoulder of defenders. Gives United a different dimension. EPA
Edinson Cavani, 6 - On for Greenwood after 85 minutes and made runs off the shoulder of defenders. Gives United a different dimension. EPA
Luke Shaw, 6 - On for Telles for extra time for that energy boost. Reuters
Luke Shaw, 6 - On for Telles for extra time for that energy boost. Reuters
Brandon Williams, 6 - On for Wan Bissaka. Important tackle on Benrahma after 120 minutes to prevent a ball going into the box and a possible last gasp equaliser as we saw at the weekend. EPA
Brandon Williams, 6 - On for Wan Bissaka. Important tackle on Benrahma after 120 minutes to prevent a ball going into the box and a possible last gasp equaliser as we saw at the weekend. EPA
WEST HAM RATINGS: Lucasz Fabianski, 7 - Outside of the goal Fabianski was really impressive at Old Trafford with his shining moment being a great 27th minute save from a deflection. AFP
WEST HAM RATINGS: Lucasz Fabianski, 7 - Outside of the goal Fabianski was really impressive at Old Trafford with his shining moment being a great 27th minute save from a deflection. AFP
Aaron Cresswell, 7 - Looked confident on the ball, produced several vital blocks and generally showcased why he’s such a valuable defensive asset for the Hammers. AFP
Aaron Cresswell, 7 - Looked confident on the ball, produced several vital blocks and generally showcased why he’s such a valuable defensive asset for the Hammers. AFP
Angelo Ogbonna, N/A - Showed clear and direct focus on the task at hand before unfortunately being taken off due to injury after 16 minutes. AP
Angelo Ogbonna, N/A - Showed clear and direct focus on the task at hand before unfortunately being taken off due to injury after 16 minutes. AP
Craig Dawson, 7 - Served as a solid final line of defence with his aerial work being unmatched by any other player on the pitch. AFP
Craig Dawson, 7 - Served as a solid final line of defence with his aerial work being unmatched by any other player on the pitch. AFP
Vladimir Coufal, 6 - Regularly put pressure on United’s forwards and while he may have been caught out for pace on occasion, he was still as committed as ever. Getty
Vladimir Coufal, 6 - Regularly put pressure on United’s forwards and while he may have been caught out for pace on occasion, he was still as committed as ever. Getty
Mark Noble, 6 - The veteran was chasing shadows for large spells of the game but still put his body on the line at every available opportunity. AFP
Mark Noble, 6 - The veteran was chasing shadows for large spells of the game but still put his body on the line at every available opportunity. AFP
Declan Rice, 5 - The composure and elegance shown on the ball by Rice was somewhat spoilt when he lost the ball with a questionable touch that led to the winning goal. EPA
Declan Rice, 5 - The composure and elegance shown on the ball by Rice was somewhat spoilt when he lost the ball with a questionable touch that led to the winning goal. EPA
Jarrod Bowen, 5 - He may enjoy running down the flank with intent, however, Bowen’s decision making and end product need some major work. AFP
Jarrod Bowen, 5 - He may enjoy running down the flank with intent, however, Bowen’s decision making and end product need some major work. AFP
Pablo Fornals, 4 - Overhit passes, poor spatial awareness and no urgency on the ball makes for a triplet threat of reasons as to why this wasn’t Fornals’ night. Getty
Pablo Fornals, 4 - Overhit passes, poor spatial awareness and no urgency on the ball makes for a triplet threat of reasons as to why this wasn’t Fornals’ night. Getty
Tomas Soucek, 6 - Had to sit deeper than he would’ve liked but still came up with some bright moments - even if they were too few and far between. AP
Tomas Soucek, 6 - Had to sit deeper than he would’ve liked but still came up with some bright moments - even if they were too few and far between. AP
Andriy Yarmolenko, 5 - The inconsistent forward didn’t cause the hosts any serious problems before being substituted. PA
Andriy Yarmolenko, 5 - The inconsistent forward didn’t cause the hosts any serious problems before being substituted. PA
SUBS: Ryan Fredericks, 6 - Was really alert to every movement after being brought on, even if that did lay the groundwork for quite a chaotic and inconsistent performance. AP
SUBS: Ryan Fredericks, 6 - Was really alert to every movement after being brought on, even if that did lay the groundwork for quite a chaotic and inconsistent performance. AP
Ben Johnson, 8 - Confident, assured in possession and arguably the most exciting threat West Ham had at their disposal. Reuters
Ben Johnson, 8 - Confident, assured in possession and arguably the most exciting threat West Ham had at their disposal. Reuters
Issa Diop, 6 - Was switched on but looked better when resorting to powerful clearances as opposed to anything more in-depth. AFP
Issa Diop, 6 - Was switched on but looked better when resorting to powerful clearances as opposed to anything more in-depth. AFP
Ademipo Odubeko, 4 - The youngster was clearly nervous and wasn’t quite ready for a game of this magnitude so early on in his career. Getty
Ademipo Odubeko, 4 - The youngster was clearly nervous and wasn’t quite ready for a game of this magnitude so early on in his career. Getty
Said Benrahma, 6 - Should have done better with his header in injury time, and outside of that, didn’t do much to get West Ham moving. Getty
Said Benrahma, 6 - Should have done better with his header in injury time, and outside of that, didn’t do much to get West Ham moving. Getty
Manuel Lanzini, N/A - Active and hungry for the ball but couldn’t provide enough of a spark to secure an equaliser for the visitors. EPA
Manuel Lanzini, N/A - Active and hungry for the ball but couldn’t provide enough of a spark to secure an equaliser for the visitors. EPA
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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.

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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