• CHELSEA RATINGS: Edouard Mendy, 6 – Though he conceded his first Premier League goal, which he could do very little about, he had very little to do. AP
    CHELSEA RATINGS: Edouard Mendy, 6 – Though he conceded his first Premier League goal, which he could do very little about, he had very little to do. AP
  • Reece James, 8 – James was solid at the back, but it was his ability to get forward and cause United problems that impressed most. EPA
    Reece James, 8 – James was solid at the back, but it was his ability to get forward and cause United problems that impressed most. EPA
  • Kurt Zouma, 8 – Zouma continues to develop a strong partnership alongside Thiago Silva and seems to be benefitting from the Brazilian’s experience. Gave very little away after a shaky start. AFP
    Kurt Zouma, 8 – Zouma continues to develop a strong partnership alongside Thiago Silva and seems to be benefitting from the Brazilian’s experience. Gave very little away after a shaky start. AFP
  • Thiago Silva, 8 – His understanding and reading of the game makes him look so assured. Looked class tonight, and scored with a powerful header. AP
    Thiago Silva, 8 – His understanding and reading of the game makes him look so assured. Looked class tonight, and scored with a powerful header. AP
  • Ben Chilwell, 7 – Chilwell will have busier evenings in defence, but he continues to attack with vigour. His bravery paid off when he scored Chelsea’s second at the back post from a Ziyech free-kick. EPA
    Ben Chilwell, 7 – Chilwell will have busier evenings in defence, but he continues to attack with vigour. His bravery paid off when he scored Chelsea’s second at the back post from a Ziyech free-kick. EPA
  • Mateo Kovacic, 7 – Had a chance to score a goal that his performance deserved, but it was his run between United’s lines that enabled him to get the ball to Abraham for Chelsea to level the scores. AP
    Mateo Kovacic, 7 – Had a chance to score a goal that his performance deserved, but it was his run between United’s lines that enabled him to get the ball to Abraham for Chelsea to level the scores. AP
  • N’Golo Kante, 7 – Kante was superb, winning the ball and keeping possession. He was pulled out of position when United scored, but other than that didn’t put a foot wrong. PA
    N’Golo Kante, 7 – Kante was superb, winning the ball and keeping possession. He was pulled out of position when United scored, but other than that didn’t put a foot wrong. PA
  • Mason Mount, 7 – Mount’s range of cross-field passing was superb and his energy helped drive Chelsea forward throughout. PA
    Mason Mount, 7 – Mount’s range of cross-field passing was superb and his energy helped drive Chelsea forward throughout. PA
  • Hakim Ziyech, 10 – Ziyech was involved in three of the four goals and was Chelsea’s standout player. He found Kovacic with a delicious ball for the first, crossed to Chilwell for the second, and again for Silva and Chelsea’s third. AP
    Hakim Ziyech, 10 – Ziyech was involved in three of the four goals and was Chelsea’s standout player. He found Kovacic with a delicious ball for the first, crossed to Chilwell for the second, and again for Silva and Chelsea’s third. AP
  • Tammy Abraham, 7 – Took his goal well and looked solid leading the line, holding the ball up and linking well with Ziyech and Werner. AP
    Tammy Abraham, 7 – Took his goal well and looked solid leading the line, holding the ball up and linking well with Ziyech and Werner. AP
  • Timo Werner, 7 – Had a slow start to the game but exploded into the life late on, first with a clever lob that drifted inches wide of the post, and then with a shot that added Chelsea’s fourth. EPA
    Timo Werner, 7 – Had a slow start to the game but exploded into the life late on, first with a clever lob that drifted inches wide of the post, and then with a shot that added Chelsea’s fourth. EPA
  • SUBS: Jorginho, N/A – Came on with 19 minutes remaining and kept possession well. A neat cameo.
    SUBS: Jorginho, N/A – Came on with 19 minutes remaining and kept possession well. A neat cameo.
  • Olivier Giroud, N/A – The French striker got a three-minute run out and didn’t have much of a chance to get involved. PA
    Olivier Giroud, N/A – The French striker got a three-minute run out and didn’t have much of a chance to get involved. PA
  • SHEFFIELD UNITED RATINGS: Aaron Ramsdale, 6 – Could do little about Abraham’s effort but made a superb save to deny Ziyech’s free-kick shortly afterwards. Made some good saves but was at fault when he failed to collect a Hakim Ziyech free-kick, which Ben Chilwell punished. Getty
    SHEFFIELD UNITED RATINGS: Aaron Ramsdale, 6 – Could do little about Abraham’s effort but made a superb save to deny Ziyech’s free-kick shortly afterwards. Made some good saves but was at fault when he failed to collect a Hakim Ziyech free-kick, which Ben Chilwell punished. Getty
  • Chris Basham, 7 – The defender put in a big performance and was the standout player on the right on a disappointing night when defensive mistakes around him proved costly. Reuters
    Chris Basham, 7 – The defender put in a big performance and was the standout player on the right on a disappointing night when defensive mistakes around him proved costly. Reuters
  • John Egan, 6 – He left Abraham unmarked for Chelsea’s equaliser but he had the better of his opponent throughout. Made a outstanding last-ditch challenge in the second half. AP
    John Egan, 6 – He left Abraham unmarked for Chelsea’s equaliser but he had the better of his opponent throughout. Made a outstanding last-ditch challenge in the second half. AP
  • Enda Stevens, 6 – A solid outing, though a wayward header early in the second half could have proved costly.
    Enda Stevens, 6 – A solid outing, though a wayward header early in the second half could have proved costly.
  • George Baldock, 5 – His combined well with Norwood from a corner to catch Chelsea off guard, which helped give his side the lead. Looked dangerous when crossing. Reuters
    George Baldock, 5 – His combined well with Norwood from a corner to catch Chelsea off guard, which helped give his side the lead. Looked dangerous when crossing. Reuters
  • Sander Berge, 6 – Couldn’t match his usual standards but still impressed and it was from his shot that McGoldrick turned the ball into the net to give United the lead. PA
    Sander Berge, 6 – Couldn’t match his usual standards but still impressed and it was from his shot that McGoldrick turned the ball into the net to give United the lead. PA
  • Oliver Norwood, 5 – He enjoyed a good first half and was involved in the goal, but he lost his way in the second half. EPA
    Oliver Norwood, 5 – He enjoyed a good first half and was involved in the goal, but he lost his way in the second half. EPA
  • John Lundstram, 5 – He failed to get into the game and though he was full of running, he just couldn’t find a way to get involved. Reuters
    John Lundstram, 5 – He failed to get into the game and though he was full of running, he just couldn’t find a way to get involved. Reuters
  • Max Lowe, 5 – Was forced to play deep thanks to Chelsea’s approach and though he did well to track Kovacic for the most part, he couldn’t clear his lines when Chelsea added a fourth. AP
    Max Lowe, 5 – Was forced to play deep thanks to Chelsea’s approach and though he did well to track Kovacic for the most part, he couldn’t clear his lines when Chelsea added a fourth. AP
  • Rhian Brewster, 5 – The young forward had a very quiet game and simply couldn’t make an impact. Reuters
    Rhian Brewster, 5 – The young forward had a very quiet game and simply couldn’t make an impact. Reuters
  • David McGoldrick, 5 – Found himself in the right place in the right time to deflect Berge’s shot into the goal with a neat flick. A strong start, but faded afterwards. AP
    David McGoldrick, 5 – Found himself in the right place in the right time to deflect Berge’s shot into the goal with a neat flick. A strong start, but faded afterwards. AP
  • SUBS: Oli McBurnie, 5 – The striker came on to try and chase the game but he made very little impact in the final third. EPA
    SUBS: Oli McBurnie, 5 – The striker came on to try and chase the game but he made very little impact in the final third. EPA
  • Ben Osborn, 5 – Came on to replace Norwood but couldn’t affect the game positively.
    Ben Osborn, 5 – Came on to replace Norwood but couldn’t affect the game positively.

Perfect 10 for Hakim Ziyech, Thiago Silva 8, Timo Werner 7; Rhian Brewster 5: Chelsea v Sheffield United player ratings


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Manager Frank Lampard believes Hakim Ziyech has added a new dimension to Chelsea's attack after the Moroccan international's masterful performance in Saturday's 4-1 Premier League win against Sheffield United.

Ziyech, who joined Chelsea from Ajax Amsterdam in the close-season for a reported 40 million euros ($48 million), was a constant threat to the United defence as he helped Lampard's side move into third in the Premier League.

The 27-year-old winger has scored twice and provided three assists in seven games in all competitions, and Lampard said he was impressed by how quickly Ziyech has settled.

"He's a top-class player," Lampard said. "He's had a long time out since the Dutch league finished and then he had an injury, so to hit ground running the way he has is a huge plus for us.

"He has given us an extra edge and a different threat. He has an ability to find the last pass or cross, make assists and break teams that have a low block down. He sees the pass and has no fear to try it.

"He exudes confidences in how much he wants to receive the ball and be the important player. He also has great work ethic so he is a complete player. He's been a big plus and I expect there is a lot more to come from him."

Goals by Tammy Abraham, Ben Chilwell, Thiago Silva and Timo Werner helped Chelsea overwhelm bottom side United, but Lampard has warned his players to guard against complacency.

"It was our best performance of the season. We are in a good place, but the level set by Manchester City and Liverpool in the last few years means we have to be in that place every game," he added.

if you go

The flights

Fly to Rome with Etihad (www.etihad.ae) or Emirates (www.emirates.com) from Dh2,480 return including taxes. The flight takes six hours. Fly from Rome to Trapani with Ryanair (www.ryanair.com) from Dh420 return including taxes. The flight takes one hour 10 minutes. 

The hotels 

The author recommends the following hotels for this itinerary. In Trapani, Ai Lumi (www.ailumi.it); in Marsala, Viacolvento (www.viacolventomarsala.it); and in Marsala Del Vallo, the Meliaresort Dimore Storiche (www.meliaresort.it).

MATCH INFO

Uefa Champions League semi-finals, second leg:

Liverpool (0) v Barcelona (3), Tuesday, 11pm UAE

Game is on BeIN Sports

Islamophobia definition

A widely accepted definition was made by the All Party Parliamentary Group on British Muslims in 2019: “Islamophobia is rooted in racism and is a type of racism that targets expressions of Muslimness or perceived Muslimness.” It further defines it as “inciting hatred or violence against Muslims”.

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Power: Combined output 920hp

Torque: 730Nm at 4,000-7,000rpm

Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch automatic

Fuel consumption: 11.2L/100km

On sale: Now, deliveries expected later in 2025

Price: expected to start at Dh1,432,000

What the law says

Micro-retirement is not a recognised concept or employment status under Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Labour Relations (as amended) (UAE Labour Law). As such, it reflects a voluntary work-life balance practice, rather than a recognised legal employment category, according to Dilini Loku, senior associate for law firm Gateley Middle East.

“Some companies may offer formal sabbatical policies or career break programmes; however, beyond such arrangements, there is no automatic right or statutory entitlement to extended breaks,” she explains.

“Any leave taken beyond statutory entitlements, such as annual leave, is typically regarded as unpaid leave in accordance with Article 33 of the UAE Labour Law. While employees may legally take unpaid leave, such requests are subject to the employer’s discretion and require approval.”

If an employee resigns to pursue micro-retirement, the employment contract is terminated, and the employer is under no legal obligation to rehire the employee in the future unless specific contractual agreements are in place (such as return-to-work arrangements), which are generally uncommon, Ms Loku adds.

The specs: 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali

Price, base / as tested Dh207,846 / Dh220,000

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Transmission Eight-speed automatic

Power 420hp @ 5,600rpm

Torque 624Nm @ 4,100rpm

Fuel economy, combined 13.5L / 100km

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Toss: Nepal, chose to field

UAE 153-6: Shaiman (59), Usman (30); Regmi 2-23

Nepal 132-7: Jora 53 not out; Zahoor 2-17

Result: UAE won by 21 runs

Series: UAE lead 1-0

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What vitamins do we know are beneficial for living in the UAE

Vitamin D: Highly relevant in the UAE due to limited sun exposure; supports bone health, immunity and mood.Vitamin B12: Important for nerve health and energy production, especially for vegetarians, vegans and individuals with absorption issues.Iron: Useful only when deficiency or anaemia is confirmed; helps reduce fatigue and support immunity.Omega-3 (EPA/DHA): Supports heart health and reduces inflammation, especially for those who consume little fish.

David Haye record

Total fights: 32
Wins: 28
Wins by KO: 26
Losses: 4