• Right-back: Branislav Ivanovic, Chelsea. The Serb produced a marauding display as he surged forward to set up Diego Costa’s opener in the 2-0 win against Leicester. (Photo: Jamie McDonald / Getty Images)
    Right-back: Branislav Ivanovic, Chelsea. The Serb produced a marauding display as he surged forward to set up Diego Costa’s opener in the 2-0 win against Leicester. (Photo: Jamie McDonald / Getty Images)
  • Centre-back: Paul McShane, Hull City. Hull were down to 10 men for 76 minutes but Paul McShane defended magnificently as they restricted Stoke to few chances. (Photo: David Rogers / Getty Images)
    Centre-back: Paul McShane, Hull City. Hull were down to 10 men for 76 minutes but Paul McShane defended magnificently as they restricted Stoke to few chances. (Photo: David Rogers / Getty Images)
  • Centre-back: Jonas Olsson, West Bromwich Albion. It wasn’t the most exciting of games but West Brom clocked up their first clean sheet under Alan Irvine at Southampton. (Photo: Matthew Lewis / Getty Images)
    Centre-back: Jonas Olsson, West Bromwich Albion. It wasn’t the most exciting of games but West Brom clocked up their first clean sheet under Alan Irvine at Southampton. (Photo: Matthew Lewis / Getty Images)
  • Left-back: Danny Rose, Tottenham Hotspur. Responded well to the arrival of fellow left-back Ben Davies and set up a goal in Spurs’ 4-0 thrashing of QPR. (Photo: Eddie Keogh / Reuters)
    Left-back: Danny Rose, Tottenham Hotspur. Responded well to the arrival of fellow left-back Ben Davies and set up a goal in Spurs’ 4-0 thrashing of QPR. (Photo: Eddie Keogh / Reuters)
  • Right midfield: Erik Lamela, Tottenham Hotspur. Endured a wretched season last year but finally showed his quality with a magnificent performance against QPR. (Photo: Eddie Keogh / Reuters)
    Right midfield: Erik Lamela, Tottenham Hotspur. Endured a wretched season last year but finally showed his quality with a magnificent performance against QPR. (Photo: Eddie Keogh / Reuters)
  • Centre midfield: Mark Noble, West Ham United. Ran the game as West Ham out-passed and outclassed Crystal Palace. Might just get an England call up. (Photo: Olly Greenwood / AFP)
    Centre midfield: Mark Noble, West Ham United. Ran the game as West Ham out-passed and outclassed Crystal Palace. Might just get an England call up. (Photo: Olly Greenwood / AFP)
  • Centre midfield: Lee Cattermole, Sunderland. Authoritative, decisive and positive, he was everything Manchester United weren’t in midfield during the draw at the Stadium of Light. (Photo: Michael Regan / Getty Images)
    Centre midfield: Lee Cattermole, Sunderland. Authoritative, decisive and positive, he was everything Manchester United weren’t in midfield during the draw at the Stadium of Light. (Photo: Michael Regan / Getty Images)
  • Left midfield: Nacer Chadli, Tottenham Hotspur. Scored twice as QPR were put to the sword. Like Lamela, his second season could be more fruitful than his first. (Photo: Eddie Keogh / Reuters)
    Left midfield: Nacer Chadli, Tottenham Hotspur. Scored twice as QPR were put to the sword. Like Lamela, his second season could be more fruitful than his first. (Photo: Eddie Keogh / Reuters)
  • Centre forward: Mauro Zarate, West Ham United. Brought the flair the West Ham fans have been calling for and opened his Hammers account at Selhurst Park. (Photo: Eddie Keogh / Reuters)
    Centre forward: Mauro Zarate, West Ham United. Brought the flair the West Ham fans have been calling for and opened his Hammers account at Selhurst Park. (Photo: Eddie Keogh / Reuters)
  • Centre forward: Olivier Giroud, Arsenal. Came off the bench to transform the game at Everton. The Frenchman deserved his last-minute equaliser. (Photo: Lindsey Parnaby / AFP)
    Centre forward: Olivier Giroud, Arsenal. Came off the bench to transform the game at Everton. The Frenchman deserved his last-minute equaliser. (Photo: Lindsey Parnaby / AFP)

Football

Richard Jolly’s Premier League Team of the Week 2

Richard Jolly
Richard Jolly
Greater Manchester, England

August 25, 2014

  • English
  • Arabic

English football columnist Richard Jolly names his Best XI in the Premier League for the August 23-24 weekend.

The Voice of Hind Rajab

Starring: Saja Kilani, Clara Khoury, Motaz Malhees

Director: Kaouther Ben Hania

Rating: 4/5

Super heroes

Iron Man
Reduced risk of dementia
Alcohol consumption could be an issue

Hulk
Cardiac disease, stroke and dementia from high heart rate

Spider-Man
Agility reduces risk of falls
Increased risk of obesity and mental health issues

Black Panther
Vegetarian diet reduces obesity
Unknown risks of potion drinking

Black Widow
Childhood traumas increase risk of mental illnesses

Thor
He's a god

The flights: South African Airways flies from Dubai International Airport with a stop in Johannesburg, with prices starting from around Dh4,000 return. Emirates can get you there with a stop in Lusaka from around Dh4,600 return.
The details: Visas are available for 247 Zambian kwacha or US$20 (Dh73) per person on arrival at Livingstone Airport. Single entry into Victoria Falls for international visitors costs 371 kwacha or $30 (Dh110). Microlight flights are available through Batoka Sky, with 15-minute flights costing 2,265 kwacha (Dh680).
Accommodation: The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel by Anantara is an ideal place to stay, within walking distance of the falls and right on the Zambezi River. Rooms here start from 6,635 kwacha (Dh2,398) per night, including breakfast, taxes and Wi-Fi. Water arrivals cost from 587 kwacha (Dh212) per person.

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World record transfers

1. Kylian Mbappe - to Real Madrid in 2017/18 - €180 million (Dh770.4m - if a deal goes through)
2. Paul Pogba - to Manchester United in 2016/17 - €105m
3. Gareth Bale - to Real Madrid in 2013/14 - €101m
4. Cristiano Ronaldo - to Real Madrid in 2009/10 - €94m
5. Gonzalo Higuain - to Juventus in 2016/17 - €90m
6. Neymar - to Barcelona in 2013/14 - €88.2m
7. Romelu Lukaku - to Manchester United in 2017/18 - €84.7m
8. Luis Suarez - to Barcelona in 2014/15 - €81.72m
9. Angel di Maria - to Manchester United in 2014/15 - €75m
10. James Rodriguez - to Real Madrid in 2014/15 - €75m

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