bbc--2020-12-05--Chelsea go top after coming from behind to beat Leeds

Last updated on .From the section Premier League Chelsea went top of the Premier League as they came from behind to beat Leeds United in their first game in front of fans for nine months .
Timo Werner then somehow managed to miss from point-blank range after Olivier Giroud 's flicked header from a corner , the Germany forward hitting the underside of the bar before Leeds cleared .
However , Giroud marked his first league start of the season with his fifth goal of the week , the scorer of all four of Chelsea 's Champions League goals away @ @ @ @ @ @ @ five yards after Reece James ' cross .
Chelsea , who welcomed 2,000 fans back to Stamford Bridge after coronavirus restrictions were eased , went ahead as Zouma headed in from Mason Mount 's corner .
Substitute Christian Pulisic added a late third from Werner 's pass , with the United States winger becoming the 13th different player to score for Chelsea in the Premier League this season .
Chelsea , who started the day third , are one point clear at the top .
• None Bamford returns to Stamford Bridge with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ celebration after the final whistle as Blues boss Frank Lampard went over to applaud fans inside the ground , who gave the players a standing ovation while they headed for the dressing room .
One supporter held up a banner which read `` It 's great to be back '' and Chelsea certainly relished the occasion as they turned on the style .
When they last moved to the summit after a win at Newcastle on 21 November , Lampard said he was not going to `` get excited about being top for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hours they had been replaced by Tottenham following a win over Manchester City later the same day .
Lampard 's side will at least enjoy being top a while longer this time , although they could be overtaken by Tottenham and Liverpool on Sunday .
Nevertheless , this was a highly satisfactory victory .
While France 's World Cup winner Giroud made the most of his first league start of 2020-21 , Werner will wonder how on earth he did not score .
After his astonishing miss , Werner was thwarted on three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while Kai Havertz headed another chance over .
Unbeaten in nine top-flight games , Chelsea are handling the hectic Champions League-Premier League schedule well .
After securing top spot in their European group , Lampard 's men are looking down on all the rest in England .
Bamford arrived at Stamford Bridge with a point to prove - and , despite his team 's defeat , left after once again demonstrating he belongs on the Premier League stage .
The 27-year-old was overlooked during his time at Chelsea , leaving for Middlesbrough in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ playing a competitive senior game .
In an extraordinary opening , and after the hosts had twice gone close in the first two minutes , Bamford got between Zouma and Mendy to connect with Jack Harrison 's threaded pass to fire Leeds ahead .
It was another classy finish by Bamford , who is now level with Leicester 's Jamie Vardy and Liverpool 's Mohamed Salah in terms of top-flight goals in 2020-21 .
Incredibly , seven of his eight league goals have come away from Elland Road , with Bamford scoring in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this season .
His side , however , could not capitalise .
Having beaten former leaders Everton in their previous game , they were unable to stop Chelsea from going top .
Before this weekend only Liverpool had more attempts in the Premier League than Marcelo Bielsa 's side .
They had another eight against Chelsea but could not respond once Zouma headed the hosts ahead .
'Defeats an opportunity to learn ' - what they said Chelsea manager Frank Lampard : `` I was nervous of Leeds .
They 're a threat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get a cushion .
`` They are pretty unique in their style and they 're well coached .
We knew it was a big task .
Character-wise and performance-wise , on lots of levels , I 'm absolutely delighted . ''
Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa : `` It was difficult for us to stop them playing out from the back with their centre-backs and [ midfielder ] N'Golo Kante .
`` I never question the refereeing decisions and this game was not decided by the referee .
He did not decide the game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ learn something . ''
• None Leeds have conceded five goals from set-pieces ( excluding penalties ) in the Premier League this season , only Leicester have conceded more from such situations ( six ) .
• None Oliver Giroud has become the first Chelsea player to score in six consecutive Premier League starts since Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink in October 2001 .
At 34 years and 66 days , he is the oldest player to score in six consecutive Premier League starts .
• None Chelsea have won four of their past five @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - indeed , no current Premier League side is on a longer unbeaten run than the Blues ( nine - won five , drawn four ) .
• None Leeds have lost three of their past five Premier League games ( won one , drawn one ) , conceding three or more goals in all three defeats .
• None Marcelo Bielsa 's side faced 23 shots in this match , their joint-most in a Premier League game this season ( also 23 against Manchester City ) .
Chelsea , who have already @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Krasnodar in their sixth and final Champions League Group E game on Tuesday ( 20:00 GMT ) , while Leeds are back in Premier League action next Friday against West Ham at Elland Road ( 20:00 ) .
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Last updated on .From the section Premier League
Patrick Bamford's goal is the earliest Chelsea have conceded in the Premier League since May 2017
Chelsea went top of the Premier League as they came from behind to beat Leeds United in their first game in front of fans for nine months.
Former Blues striker Patrick Bamford, who spent five years at Chelsea without making a senior appearance, gave Leeds an early lead at Stamford Bridge after getting between defender Kurt Zouma and keeper Edouard Mendy.
Timo Werner then somehow managed to miss from point-blank range after Olivier Giroud's flicked header from a corner, the Germany forward hitting the underside of the bar before Leeds cleared.
However, Giroud marked his first league start of the season with his fifth goal of the week, the scorer of all four of Chelsea's Champions League goals away to Sevilla in midweek poking home from five yards after Reece James' cross.
Chelsea, who welcomed 2,000 fans back to Stamford Bridge after coronavirus restrictions were eased, went ahead as Zouma headed in from Mason Mount's corner.
Substitute Christian Pulisic added a late third from Werner's pass, with the United States winger becoming the 13th different player to score for Chelsea in the Premier League this season.
Chelsea, who started the day third, are one point clear at the top.
Chelsea welcome fans back in style
There were scenes of celebration after the final whistle as Blues boss Frank Lampard went over to applaud fans inside the ground, who gave the players a standing ovation while they headed for the dressing room.
One supporter held up a banner which read "It's great to be back" and Chelsea certainly relished the occasion as they turned on the style.
When they last moved to the summit after a win at Newcastle on 21 November, Lampard said he was not going to "get excited about being top for five minutes".
Within a few hours they had been replaced by Tottenham following a win over Manchester City later the same day.
Lampard 'delighted' with Chelsea victory
Lampard's side will at least enjoy being top a while longer this time, although they could be overtaken by Tottenham and Liverpool on Sunday.
Nevertheless, this was a highly satisfactory victory.
While France's World Cup winner Giroud made the most of his first league start of 2020-21, Werner will wonder how on earth he did not score.
After his astonishing miss, Werner was thwarted on three occasions by Leeds keeper Illan Meslier, while Kai Havertz headed another chance over.
Unbeaten in nine top-flight games, Chelsea are handling the hectic Champions League-Premier League schedule well.
After securing top spot in their European group, Lampard's men are looking down on all the rest in England.
Bamford makes impact on return
Bamford arrived at Stamford Bridge with a point to prove - and, despite his team's defeat, left after once again demonstrating he belongs on the Premier League stage.
The 27-year-old was overlooked during his time at Chelsea, leaving for Middlesbrough in 2017 after five years in London without playing a competitive senior game.
In an extraordinary opening, and after the hosts had twice gone close in the first two minutes, Bamford got between Zouma and Mendy to connect with Jack Harrison's threaded pass to fire Leeds ahead.
It was another classy finish by Bamford, who is now level with Leicester's Jamie Vardy and Liverpool's Mohamed Salah in terms of top-flight goals in 2020-21.
Incredibly, seven of his eight league goals have come away from Elland Road, with Bamford scoring in five of Leeds' six away games this season.
His side, however, could not capitalise.
'Difficult' defeat gives Leeds opportunity to learn, says Bielsa
Having beaten former leaders Everton in their previous game, they were unable to stop Chelsea from going top.
Before this weekend only Liverpool had more attempts in the Premier League than Marcelo Bielsa's side.
They had another eight against Chelsea but could not respond once Zouma headed the hosts ahead.
'Defeats an opportunity to learn' - what they said
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard: "I was nervous of Leeds. They're a threat until the end if you don't get a cushion.
"They are pretty unique in their style and they're well coached. We knew it was a big task. Character-wise and performance-wise, on lots of levels, I'm absolutely delighted."
Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa: "It was difficult for us to stop them playing out from the back with their centre-backs and [midfielder] N'Golo Kante.
"I never question the refereeing decisions and this game was not decided by the referee. He did not decide the game. Always defeats are an opportunity to learn something."
Vulnerable at set-pieces - the stats
Leeds have conceded five goals from set-pieces (excluding penalties) in the Premier League this season, only Leicester have conceded more from such situations (six).
Oliver Giroud has become the first Chelsea player to score in six consecutive Premier League starts since Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink in October 2001. At 34 years and 66 days, he is the oldest player to score in six consecutive Premier League starts.
Chelsea have won four of their past five Premier League games (drawn one) - indeed, no current Premier League side is on a longer unbeaten run than the Blues (nine - won five, drawn four).
Leeds have lost three of their past five Premier League games (won one, drawn one), conceding three or more goals in all three defeats.
Marcelo Bielsa's side faced 23 shots in this match, their joint-most in a Premier League game this season (also 23 against Manchester City).
What's next?
Chelsea, who have already sealed top spot, host Russian side Krasnodar in their sixth and final Champions League Group E game on Tuesday (20:00 GMT), while Leeds are back in Premier League action next Friday against West Ham at Elland Road (20:00).
Player of the match Giroud Olivier Giroud with an average of 7.64 Chelsea Chelsea Chelsea
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bbc--2020-12-05--England seek to end year with second trophy - and revenge over France

Last updated on .From the section Rugby Union England will attempt to round off 2020 by clinching the inaugural Autumn Nations Cup and taking revenge on an under-strength France at Twickenham .
Their only defeat came in Paris in February when France , under new coach Fabien Galthie , triumphed 24-17 .
However , none of that French starting XV can play in Sunday 's game because of an agreement with French clubs .
The restriction , combined with England 's impressive sweep of their Pool A fixtures against Georgia , Ireland and Wales , makes Eddie Jones ' side @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the return of fans to Twickenham for the first time in almost nine months .
Two thousand spectators , including 400 NHS workers who have received free tickets , will be in attendance .
England coach Eddie Jones has set his team up to exorcise some of the memories of their last final - a 32-12 defeat by South Africa at last year 's Rugby World Cup .
`` In retrospect we probably did n't attack the week like we normally do , '' said Jones of his side 's defeat by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a conscious decision .
`` We 've made a big effort this week to attack the week , not to sit back , and to see where we can improve our game . ''
In contrast to a much-changed French side , Jones has made just two alterations to the team that beat Wales in Llanelli last time out , with Anthony Watson replacing Bath team-mate Jonathan Joseph on the wing and Leicester prop Ellis Genge starting in place of the injured Mako Vunipola .
Victory would make England the first , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nations Cup - a tournament that was created to fill the gap in the calendar left by the southern hemisphere nations being unable to make their usual tours north during the coronavirus pandemic .
France will be without about 25 key players , such as Antoine Dupont , Virimi Vakatawa and Gregory Alldritt , because of an agreement struck with France 's top clubs to only select any player for three matches during this extended autumn Test window .
The visitors will instead turn to the fringe members of his squad and several @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
France have won the last two under-20 World Championships .
Team manager Raphael Ibanez has backed his team to make up a gulf of experience on Sunday , with France 's starting XV containing only 68 caps to England 's 783 .
`` We won our matches to reach the final , '' he said .
`` This is the result of the state of mind of the players and all the efforts so far .
`` They are a talented team that we believe in and who will perhaps move mountains @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to let it go . ''
England coach Eddie Jones has insisted England will not underestimate France saying they `` have got a history of doing well when they 've got a young side '' .
The last time fans were able to watch England , more than 80,000 spectators cheered them to a 33-30 win over Wales , in a match featuring seven tries .
Such numbers - both in scoreline and attendance - have felt a long way away this autumn in a tournament that has been dominated by defences .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ been given to NHS workers , with 50 from the West Middlesex University Hospital and the Hounslow and Richmond Community Healthcare NHS Trust seated in the Royal Box .
The rest of the fans will be seated and socially distanced in the lower tiers of the East and South stands , rather than spread out across the whole of the stadium .
The players ' families will be among those in attendance .
`` It is exciting for society that we 're getting back to something that is a bit more like we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jones said .
`` To have 2,000 fans in , the players will appreciate it .
They will hear the noise and some of their families will be there so it brings it a bit more back to normal . ''
• None England lead the head-to-head with 58 wins to France 's 41 .
There have been seven draws • None England are on a seven-game winning run dating back to the loss to France in the opening round of the 2020 Six Nations • None England have won their last seven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last defeat coming in 2007 • None The last game between the sides at Twickenham saw England win 44-8 in 2019 • None Jonny May has scored seven tries in seven games against France , with six coming in his last three games against Les Bleus • None All the goals and highlights are streaming now

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England completed their final training at Twickenham in heavy rain on Friday night
Autumn Nations Cup final - England v France Venue: Twickenham Date: Sunday, 6 December Kick-off: 14:00 GMT Coverage: Live on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra, BBC Sounds, the BBC Sport app and website with live text commentary
England will attempt to round off 2020 by clinching the inaugural Autumn Nations Cup and taking revenge on an under-strength France at Twickenham.
England have won seven of eight Tests in this calendar year and lifted the Six Nations trophy in October.
Their only defeat came in Paris in February when France, under new coach Fabien Galthie, triumphed 24-17.
However, none of that French starting XV can play in Sunday's game because of an agreement with French clubs.
The restriction, combined with England's impressive sweep of their Pool A fixtures against Georgia, Ireland and Wales, makes Eddie Jones' side heavy favourites for a fixture that marks the return of fans to Twickenham for the first time in almost nine months.
Two thousand spectators, including 400 NHS workers who have received free tickets, will be in attendance.
Another final, a different result?
England lost the World Cup final to South Africa after beating holders New Zealand in the semi-final
England coach Eddie Jones has set his team up to exorcise some of the memories of their last final - a 32-12 defeat by South Africa at last year's Rugby World Cup.
"In retrospect we probably didn't attack the week like we normally do," said Jones of his side's defeat by the Springboks. "It's not necessarily a conscious decision.
"We've made a big effort this week to attack the week, not to sit back, and to see where we can improve our game."
In contrast to a much-changed French side, Jones has made just two alterations to the team that beat Wales in Llanelli last time out, with Anthony Watson replacing Bath team-mate Jonathan Joseph on the wing and Leicester prop Ellis Genge starting in place of the injured Mako Vunipola.
Victory would make England the first, and potentially last, winners of the Autumn Nations Cup - a tournament that was created to fill the gap in the calendar left by the southern hemisphere nations being unable to make their usual tours north during the coronavirus pandemic.
Under-strength, but not underestimated
France fly-half Matthieu Jalibert will make only his fourth Test start
France will be without about 25 key players, such as Antoine Dupont, Virimi Vakatawa and Gregory Alldritt, because of an agreement struck with France's top clubs to only select any player for three matches during this extended autumn Test window.
The visitors will instead turn to the fringe members of his squad and several of an outstanding generation of young players. France have won the last two under-20 World Championships.
Team manager Raphael Ibanez has backed his team to make up a gulf of experience on Sunday, with France's starting XV containing only 68 caps to England's 783.
"We won our matches to reach the final," he said. "This is the result of the state of mind of the players and all the efforts so far.
"They are a talented team that we believe in and who will perhaps move mountains this Sunday. We are not going to let it go."
England coach Eddie Jones has insisted England will not underestimate France saying they "have got a history of doing well when they've got a young side".
The return of spectators
Four hundred of the tickets for Sunday's match have been given to NHS staff
The last time fans were able to watch England, more than 80,000 spectators cheered them to a 33-30 win over Wales, in a match featuring seven tries.
Such numbers - both in scoreline and attendance - have felt a long way away this autumn in a tournament that has been dominated by defences.
Four hundred of the 2,000 tickets have been given to NHS workers, with 50 from the West Middlesex University Hospital and the Hounslow and Richmond Community Healthcare NHS Trust seated in the Royal Box.
The rest of the fans will be seated and socially distanced in the lower tiers of the East and South stands, rather than spread out across the whole of the stadium. The players' families will be among those in attendance.
"It is exciting for society that we're getting back to something that is a bit more like we would like life to be," Jones said.
"To have 2,000 fans in, the players will appreciate it. They will hear the noise and some of their families will be there so it brings it a bit more back to normal."
Match stats
England lead the head-to-head with 58 wins to France's 41. There have been seven draws
England are on a seven-game winning run dating back to the loss to France in the opening round of the 2020 Six Nations
England have won their last seven games against France at Twickenham, their last defeat coming in 2007
The last game between the sides at Twickenham saw England win 44-8 in 2019
Jonny May has scored seven tries in seven games against France, with six coming in his last three games against Les Bleus
Line-ups
England: Daly; Watson, Slade, Farrell (capt), May; Ford, Youngs; Genge, George, Sinckler, Itoje, Launchbury, Curry, Underhill, B Vunipola.
Replacements: Cowan-Dickie, Marler, Stuart, Hill, Earl, Robson, Malins, Marchant.
France: Dulin; Raka, Moefana, Danty, Villiere; Jalibert, Couilloud; Kolingar, Bourgarit, Aldegheri, Geraci, Pesenti, Woki, Jelonch, Tofofua.
Replacements: Mauvaka, Neti, Atonio, Ducat, Macalou, Bezy, Carbonel, Barassi.
Referee: Andrew Brace (Ire)


bbc--2020-12-05--Sakhir Grand Prix: Mercedes 'impressed but not surprised' as George Russell shows star quality

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff said he had been `` impressed but not surprised '' by the accomplished performance George Russell has produced so far as he stood in for Lewis Hamilton at the Sakhir Grand Prix .
And befitting a driver of such obvious talent , Russell admitted to being `` gutted '' at being so near and yet so far from beating team-mate Valtteri Bottas to pole position around Bahrain 's short outer circuit .
`` In some ways being so close makes it really frustrating , '' Russell said , `` but if you had told me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this weekend I would think you were pulling my pants down . ''
• None Relive how Bottas took pole for the Sakhir GP It has been a whirlwind few days for Russell .
Hamilton awoke with Covid symptoms on Monday morning after winning the Bahrain Grand Prix .
He had a positive test and a re-test confirmed the result .
At 2am on Tuesday , Wolff called Russell to tell him he wanted him in the car .
By that evening , a deal to release him from Williams was pretty much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been working flat out with the team .
Friday practice had gone well .
Russell topped both sessions , even if it was obvious Bottas had a small pace advantage but had just not shown it on the times as a result of a messy day .
But Russell described his final practice session as `` woeful '' , pushing too hard , making mistakes .
He was only seventh fastest .
It knocked him back , and Wolff wanted to settle him down before the session that really mattered .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chief strategist James Vowles before the night time qualifying session , Wolff 's idea being to relieve some of the weight he believed his protege was feeling .
Wolff told Russell that the team 's expectations were that he would be in the top four or five places , and that lap times would be tight because of the short lap .
`` It was important to say what our expectations were , '' Wolff said .
`` It released some of the pressure he was putting on himself . ''
It worked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Bottas in the first qualifying session .
But after that it was neck and neck - 0.016secs between them in the second ; and then another tiny margin in the top 10 shootout .
Russell knew pole had been within his reach , and what really let him down was the first corner , where he said he had been `` struggling all weekend '' .
`` Valtteri has been taking loads of lap time out of me [ there ] , '' Russell said .
`` But after that , from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the car was on rails and a real joy to drive .
Turn One was really letting me down and I am sure I am going to look at the data and it is going to frustrate me . ''
It was all about confidence on the brakes from a very high-speed approach in a car he had never driven before Friday morning .
Indeed , Russell was only eighth fastest through the first sector in qualifying , and second quickest in the next two , behind Bottas in the second sector @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the third .
Over sectors two and three , Bottas ' advantage was just 0.004secs .
Wolff has backed Russell 's career since 2017 , has always believed he had speed , and said that Russell had taken a `` really considered approach '' to his first weekend with Mercedes .
He had done a shade more than 6,500km of testing for the world champions but had not turned a wheel in the 2020 car , even in the simulator , before taking it out on track on Friday morning .
The team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but Wolff said : `` What is most impressive is the sheer driving .
Everything else around was as expected .
But the driving was impressive . ''
And this despite a car into which he does not fit well at all .
At 6ft 1in , Russell is five inches taller than Hamilton .
He is wearing boots a size too small to allow his size 11 feet to operate the pedals .
There was no time to mould him a new seat , so he is using one from a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all this .
`` Comfort-wise it is n't perfect , '' he said .
`` I 'm very bruised and sore .
It will be a fatiguing race .
I had ice on the shoulders last night to reduce swelling , and my knees and toes [ are sore ] . ''
Wolff is taking the same approach to expectations for the race as he did for qualifying , pointing out that Russell is starting on the dirty side of the grid , which has less grip , and from which Bottas lost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of last week 's race in Bahrain .
`` George has no pressure at all , '' Wolff said .
`` He has nothing to lose and Verstappen is not going to be happy that there is a new kid on the block standing in front of him .
`` George is on the worst line , as we saw last weekend .
The cockpit is too small for him .
The clutch paddles are too small for his hands and fingers .
So I have the same expectations as I had for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thought of him . ''
Do Mercedes need Hamilton now ?
Inevitably , the uninformed will look at Russell 's asserted performance and say that it proves Hamilton is only winning so much because he is in the best car .
But it would be a misunderstanding to think that this reflects badly on Hamilton .
That is looking at the picture the wrong way around ; the only reflection is on Russell 's quality and potential .
Asked whether Mercedes needed Hamilton , who is yet to agree a new contract for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Of course you do , because he will make the difference in the most crucial moments .
That 's why he is a seven-time world champion . ''
Russell himself said : `` Guys like Lewis make the difference when the pressure is on in the key moments .
That 's what Lewis has done so well over all the years .
He 's a superstar of course and if you are Toto or anyone else you want him in your car . ''
To those inside F1 , it was obvious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moment he came into the sport .
McLaren 's Carlos Sainz said : `` Independent of the car , the drivers know who is particularly quick and we would all put George in that list of being particularly quick over one lap .
He did a very good job .
`` I was always going to put George very close to Valtteri in my predictions , and it just shows what F1 is missing by having the cars two seconds apart .
`` It 's a shame that a guy who is [ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ put him in a car and he is just off pole .
F1 could create an incredible show if you could level the field a bit more .
`` It is missing out on getting the grid more compressed and having the driver make more of a difference . ''
Not an easy time for Hamilton In all this , spare a thought for Hamilton , isolated in his hotel room in Bahrain until next Wednesday following his coronavirus diagnosis , `` not feeling great , '' as Wolff put it , watching @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in his car , and not knowing whether he will recover and test negative in time to race in the finale in Abu Dhabi next weekend .
`` I spoke last to him a couple of days ago , '' Wolff said , `` probably Thursday .
We have been texting since then every single day .
I tried to leave him in peace because Covid-19 is no fun .
I think he is [ as ] OK as all of us would be in a foreign country with Covid-19 .
`` Lewis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ racing driver wants to be in his car and not see anyone else driving it .
`` I do n't know how he will organise his weekend but it not a nice experience for any professional sportsperson .
But it was n't a mistake he 's made .
He did n't do anything wrong .
These things happen .
The championship is won but total understanding for [ him ] maybe not particularly enjoying the experience . ''
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The Sakhir Grand Prix is on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra, the BBC Sport website and mobile app from 17:00 GMT
Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff said he had been "impressed but not surprised" by the accomplished performance George Russell has produced so far as he stood in for Lewis Hamilton at the Sakhir Grand Prix.
The 22-year-old Briton came within 0.026 seconds of taking pole position on his debut for Mercedes, and in so doing confirmed a status he already enjoyed in many minds in Formula 1 as a star of the future.
And befitting a driver of such obvious talent, Russell admitted to being "gutted" at being so near and yet so far from beating team-mate Valtteri Bottas to pole position around Bahrain's short outer circuit.
"In some ways being so close makes it really frustrating," Russell said, "but if you had told me four days ago I would be P2 this weekend I would think you were pulling my pants down."
A breathless few days
It has been a whirlwind few days for Russell. Hamilton awoke with Covid symptoms on Monday morning after winning the Bahrain Grand Prix. He had a positive test and a re-test confirmed the result.
At 2am on Tuesday, Wolff called Russell to tell him he wanted him in the car. By that evening, a deal to release him from Williams was pretty much sorted out, and since Wednesday Russell has been working flat out with the team.
Friday practice had gone well. Russell topped both sessions, even if it was obvious Bottas had a small pace advantage but had just not shown it on the times as a result of a messy day.
But Russell described his final practice session as "woeful", pushing too hard, making mistakes. He was only seventh fastest. It knocked him back, and Wolff wanted to settle him down before the session that really mattered.
The two sat down for 'lunch' with chief strategist James Vowles before the night time qualifying session, Wolff's idea being to relieve some of the weight he believed his protege was feeling.
Wolff told Russell that the team's expectations were that he would be in the top four or five places, and that lap times would be tight because of the short lap.
"It was important to say what our expectations were," Wolff said. "It released some of the pressure he was putting on himself."
The pole fight
Although happy with P2, Russell tweeted: "I'd be lying if I said I wasn't gutted to miss pole by just 20 milliseconds!"
It worked a treat. Russell was 0.256secs down on Bottas in the first qualifying session. But after that it was neck and neck - 0.016secs between them in the second; and then another tiny margin in the top 10 shootout.
Russell knew pole had been within his reach, and what really let him down was the first corner, where he said he had been "struggling all weekend".
"Valtteri has been taking loads of lap time out of me [there]," Russell said. "But after that, from Turn Four onwards, I felt great and the car was on rails and a real joy to drive. Turn One was really letting me down and I am sure I am going to look at the data and it is going to frustrate me."
It was all about confidence on the brakes from a very high-speed approach in a car he had never driven before Friday morning. Indeed, Russell was only eighth fastest through the first sector in qualifying, and second quickest in the next two, behind Bottas in the second sector and Red Bull's Max Verstappen in the third. Over sectors two and three, Bottas' advantage was just 0.004secs.
Sore shoulder and too-small boots
Wolff has backed Russell's career since 2017, has always believed he had speed, and said that Russell had taken a "really considered approach" to his first weekend with Mercedes.
He had done a shade more than 6,500km of testing for the world champions but had not turned a wheel in the 2020 car, even in the simulator, before taking it out on track on Friday morning.
The team know Russell well, and vice versa, but Wolff said: "What is most impressive is the sheer driving. Everything else around was as expected. But the driving was impressive."
And this despite a car into which he does not fit well at all. At 6ft 1in, Russell is five inches taller than Hamilton. He is wearing boots a size too small to allow his size 11 feet to operate the pedals. There was no time to mould him a new seat, so he is using one from a year ago. He is suffering for all this.
"Comfort-wise it isn't perfect," he said. "I'm very bruised and sore. It will be a fatiguing race. I had ice on the shoulders last night to reduce swelling, and my knees and toes [are sore]."
Wolff is taking the same approach to expectations for the race as he did for qualifying, pointing out that Russell is starting on the dirty side of the grid, which has less grip, and from which Bottas lost a number of places at the start of last week's race in Bahrain.
"George has no pressure at all," Wolff said. "He has nothing to lose and Verstappen is not going to be happy that there is a new kid on the block standing in front of him.
"George is on the worst line, as we saw last weekend. The cockpit is too small for him. The clutch paddles are too small for his hands and fingers. So I have the same expectations as I had for qualifying. He has confirmed what we thought of him."
Do Mercedes need Hamilton now?
Inevitably, the uninformed will look at Russell's assured performance and say that it proves Hamilton is only winning so much because he is in the best car. But it would be a misunderstanding to think that this reflects badly on Hamilton. That is looking at the picture the wrong way around; the only reflection is on Russell's quality and potential.
Asked whether Mercedes needed Hamilton, who is yet to agree a new contract for 2021 and beyond, Verstappen said: "Of course you do, because he will make the difference in the most crucial moments. That's why he is a seven-time world champion."
Russell himself said: "Guys like Lewis make the difference when the pressure is on in the key moments. That's what Lewis has done so well over all the years. He's a superstar of course and if you are Toto or anyone else you want him in your car."
To those inside F1, it was obvious Russell was a top talent from the moment he came into the sport.
Russell is yet to score points in F1 while Bottas is aiming for his 10th career win
McLaren's Carlos Sainz said: "Independent of the car, the drivers know who is particularly quick and we would all put George in that list of being particularly quick over one lap. He did a very good job.
"I was always going to put George very close to Valtteri in my predictions, and it just shows what F1 is missing by having the cars two seconds apart.
"It's a shame that a guy who is [normally] fighting in P15, you put him in a car and he is just off pole. F1 could create an incredible show if you could level the field a bit more.
"It is missing out on getting the grid more compressed and having the driver make more of a difference."
Not an easy time for Hamilton
In all this, spare a thought for Hamilton, isolated in his hotel room in Bahrain until next Wednesday following his coronavirus diagnosis, "not feeling great," as Wolff put it, watching (or perhaps not) someone else in his car, and not knowing whether he will recover and test negative in time to race in the finale in Abu Dhabi next weekend.
"I spoke last to him a couple of days ago," Wolff said, "probably Thursday. We have been texting since then every single day. I tried to leave him in peace because Covid-19 is no fun. I think he is [as] OK as all of us would be in a foreign country with Covid-19.
"Lewis is a very competitive person and a racing driver wants to be in his car and not see anyone else driving it.
"I don't know how he will organise his weekend but it not a nice experience for any professional sportsperson. But it wasn't a mistake he's made. He didn't do anything wrong. These things happen. The championship is won but total understanding for [him] maybe not particularly enjoying the experience."


bbc--2020-12-05--Negredo gets winner as Barca lose to promoted Cadiz for first time since 1991

Last updated on .From the section European Football Cadiz beat Barcelona for the first time in La Liga since 1991 as former Manchester City striker Alvaro Negredo scored a famous winner .
Alvaro Gimenez put Cadiz in front before an own goal from Pedro Alcala brought Barca , who are seventh , level .
Negredo took advantage of shambolic defending to score the winner .
The 35-year-old , who had only been on the pitch for 44 seconds , closed down Marc-Andre ter Stegen before rounding the sliding Frenkie de Jong to tap into an empty net .
Barcelona boss @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when Cadiz last beat Barca - appeared to have turned a corner after a poor start .
They had won six of their past seven games in all competitions but now sit 12 points behind leaders Atletico Madrid after 10 games .
They are already six points off the Champions League places .
Barca have conceded several sloppy goals already this season and trailed when Ter Stegen stopped Oscar Mingueza from scoring an own goal but Gimenez finished from on the line .
They benefitted from an own goal by Alcala to level @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Alba 's throw-in to give former Real Madrid striker Negredo the chance to score the winner .
Messi had 10 of Barca 's 21 shots , with five saved by Jeremias Ledesma , but in truth Cadiz deserved their victory with a counter-attacking masterclass that proved a success despite having only 18 % possession .

Last updated on .From the section European Football
Alvaro Negredo's goal came with his first touches of the game
Cadiz beat Barcelona for the first time in La Liga since 1991 as former Manchester City striker Alvaro Negredo scored a famous winner.
It was a first home win in the top flight against any opposition for promoted Cadiz since 2006 and takes them four points above Barcelona.
Alvaro Gimenez put Cadiz in front before an own goal from Pedro Alcala brought Barca, who are seventh, level.
Negredo took advantage of shambolic defending to score the winner.
The 35-year-old, who had only been on the pitch for 44 seconds, closed down Marc-Andre ter Stegen before rounding the sliding Frenkie de Jong to tap into an empty net.
Setback for Koeman and Barca
Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman - who played in 1991 when Cadiz last beat Barca - appeared to have turned a corner after a poor start.
They had won six of their past seven games in all competitions but now sit 12 points behind leaders Atletico Madrid after 10 games. They are already six points off the Champions League places.
Barca have conceded several sloppy goals already this season and trailed when Ter Stegen stopped Oscar Mingueza from scoring an own goal but Gimenez finished from on the line.
They benefitted from an own goal by Alcala to level before Clement Lenglet failed to control Jordi Alba's throw-in to give former Real Madrid striker Negredo the chance to score the winner.
Messi had 10 of Barca's 21 shots, with five saved by Jeremias Ledesma, but in truth Cadiz deserved their victory with a counter-attacking masterclass that proved a success despite having only 18% possession.


bbc--2020-12-05--From #oleout to comeback kings - Fernandes' Man Utd impact continues to grow

It is almost getting to the point where Manchester United going behind away from home might actually seem like a good thing to manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and the club 's supporters .
That has happened in all five of their games on the road in the Premier League this term .
How do they keep doing it ?
According to Solskjaer , a significant reason is because his players always believe they can turn things around .
Not all fans share that optimism , because with Manchester United trailing 1-0 to West Ham on Saturday , # oleout was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back with three goals to win 3-1 and move up to fourth .
But having Bruno Fernandes to come off the bench also helps .
United 's latest win means that since Fernandes arrived in February they have collected more points ( 51 ) than anyone else in the Premier League - including , obviously , reigning champions Liverpool and in-form Tottenham and Chelsea .
Fernandes on fire on the road again Manchester United have often misfired in the transfer market in recent years but the signing of Fernandes in January has made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ purchases that have come before him .
His impact on the team has been well documented and , left on the bench for the first half against the Hammers , his absence was felt as United were meek , disorganised and fortunate not to be further behind .
Fernandes has been integral to United 's turnarounds on the road this season , having scored five goals and assisted four more in their four away league games before the trip to the London Stadium .
That was again the case against the Hammers as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he set up Paul Pogba to score the equaliser .
In his 45-minute showing , the Portugal playmaker created eight chances , more than all the other Manchester United players combined ( six ) .
He has also now laid on more chances for his team-mates this season than any other player in Europe 's top-five leagues .
Will the fightbacks dry up ?
United 's ability to come back from losing positions will perhaps be both pleasing and concerning for the club 's fans .
As satisfying as the fightbacks have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be worried about that ability to bounce back drying up .
United started slowly against West Ham and struggled for cohesion and Solskjaer must be wondering how to get his team to play as well as they do when they are losing right from kick-off .
Nevertheless , the Norwegian has shown an ability to react and correct poor starts .
Against West Ham , all three of Manchester United 's substitutes - Marcus Rashford , Fernandes and Juan Mata - were directly involved in a goal .
`` Of course you are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ form , '' said Solskjaer .
`` I think the home form is decent , we are becoming more consistent and we are coping better with games like this .
When you are 1-0 , 2-0 down the boys still believe and that character is important . ''
They have won more points from losing positions than any other side in the Premier League this season with 15 - six more than any other side .
The latest comeback win also means they have won more points from a losing position than any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 385 ) .
A never-say-die attitude is nothing new to this club .
'Man Utd need to be in charge' For some , however , being known as the comeback kings is not a title to be proud of .
`` We should give credit to Ole , what a change , but when you always have to come back something is wrong , '' former Manchester United left-back Patrice Evra said on Sky Sports .
`` You are Manchester United , you need to be in charge .
They will celebrate the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' • None All the goals and highlights are streaming now

It is almost getting to the point where Manchester United going behind away from home might actually seem like a good thing to manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and the club's supporters.
This season, conceding the first goal has simply meant Solskjaer's side will then start to play really well, find an equaliser and then walk off with all three points.
That has happened in all five of their games on the road in the Premier League this term.
How do they keep doing it?
According to Solskjaer, a significant reason is because his players always believe they can turn things around.
Not all fans share that optimism, because with Manchester United trailing 1-0 to West Ham on Saturday, #oleout was trending at half-time before the visitors roared back with three goals to win 3-1 and move up to fourth.
But having Bruno Fernandes to come off the bench also helps.
United's latest win means that since Fernandes arrived in February they have collected more points (51) than anyone else in the Premier League - including, obviously, reigning champions Liverpool and in-form Tottenham and Chelsea.
Fernandes on fire on the road again
Since his debut in February, Bruno Fernandes has been directly involved in 36 goals in 38 games in all competitions for Manchester United (22 goals, 14 assists)
Manchester United have often misfired in the transfer market in recent years but the signing of Fernandes in January has made up for a lot of the dubious purchases that have come before him.
His impact on the team has been well documented and, left on the bench for the first half against the Hammers, his absence was felt as United were meek, disorganised and fortunate not to be further behind.
Fernandes has been integral to United's turnarounds on the road this season, having scored five goals and assisted four more in their four away league games before the trip to the London Stadium.
That was again the case against the Hammers as, 20 minutes after coming on, he set up Paul Pogba to score the equaliser.
In his 45-minute showing, the Portugal playmaker created eight chances, more than all the other Manchester United players combined (six).
He has also now laid on more chances for his team-mates this season than any other player in Europe's top-five leagues.
Chances created in Europe's top-five leagues this season Player Club Chances created (incl. assists) Bruno Fernandes Manchester United 35 Hakan Calhanoglu AC Milan 34 Thomas Muller Bayern Munich 31 Leo Dubois Lyon 31 Memphis Depay Lyon 30
Will the fightbacks dry up?
West Ham 1-3 Man Utd: Solskjaer praises 'exceptional' goals in win at West Ham
United's ability to come back from losing positions will perhaps be both pleasing and concerning for the club's fans.
As satisfying as the fightbacks have been, deep down their fans might well be worried about that ability to bounce back drying up.
United started slowly against West Ham and struggled for cohesion and Solskjaer must be wondering how to get his team to play as well as they do when they are losing right from kick-off.
Nevertheless, the Norwegian has shown an ability to react and correct poor starts. Against West Ham, all three of Manchester United's substitutes - Marcus Rashford, Fernandes and Juan Mata - were directly involved in a goal.
Points after falling behind in 2020-21 Club Deficits Wins Draws Defeats Points Man Utd 8 5 0 3 15 Liverpool 4 3 0 1 9 Chelsea 4 2 1 1 7 Tottenham 3 2 0 1 6 Leicester 5 2 0 3 6
"Of course you are very, very happy with the away form," said Solskjaer. "I think the home form is decent, we are becoming more consistent and we are coping better with games like this. When you are 1-0, 2-0 down the boys still believe and that character is important."
They have won more points from losing positions than any other side in the Premier League this season with 15 - six more than any other side.
The latest comeback win also means they have won more points from a losing position than any other side in Premier League history (385). A never-say-die attitude is nothing new to this club.
'Man Utd need to be in charge'
For some, however, being known as the comeback kings is not a title to be proud of.
"We should give credit to Ole, what a change, but when you always have to come back something is wrong," former Manchester United left-back Patrice Evra said on Sky Sports.
"You are Manchester United, you need to be in charge. They will celebrate the result, but not the performance."


bbc--2020-12-06--'It's amazing what 2,000 fans can do' - but what impact do home supporters really have?

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard hailed the return of fans to Stamford Bridge after his side beat Leeds on Saturday , but just how much have home teams missed them ?
Those in attendance watched Chelsea come from behind to win 3-1 against Leeds and go top of the Premier League .
Asked if Chelsea 's fans are right to consider the Blues as title contenders , Lampard said : `` There 's nothing wrong with the fans thinking that , their input was huge , the noise they made tonight was huge , and you can see how excited they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our job is not to get carried away , to know it 's a long season , and to understand just how much and where exactly we can improve .
`` This was a big win for us , though , so I will let myself enjoy the evening and have a small glass of wine , maybe even a large one to be fair , but I 'll certainly stay grounded .
`` It 's amazing what 2,000 can do .
It 's been challenging without the fans and we needed [ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ done OK without the backing of their home support this season , winning three and losing just one of their six home games this season , but just how much of an impact has a lack of fans across the Premier League had ?
• None Which clubs can have fans back ?
Empty stadiums have helped the away side ?
Managers and players will often speak about the benefit of the 12th man - a term for a team 's supporters and the extra bounce their presence can provide a home side @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Several months of empty grounds have provided the opportunity to see how they compare to the packed-stadium days before the arrival of Covid-19 .
Data specialists Gracenote analysed last season 's 288 Premier League matches with crowds and the 190 played since June before this weekend .
• None There is only a 3.7 % difference between the number of home and away wins without a crowd compared to 14.6 % for last season 's matches with a crowd .
• None The percentage of home wins has dropped from last season 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ % for the matches played this season and last with no spectators .
• None Away wins have increased from 30.2 % with spectators to 37.9 % without .
• None Goalscoring by home teams has reduced from 1.51 goals per match to 1.48 .
• None With crowds last season , home teams were awarded 0.6 free-kicks per match more than away teams .
Now , away teams are awarded 0.34 free-kicks per match more than home sides .
• None All the goals and highlights are streaming now Good to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mixed fortunes in the Premier League , though , with a 3-1 defeat for West Ham against Manchester United in front of 2,000 fans at London Stadium preceding Chelsea 's win at Stamford Bridge .
In the Championship , the return of fans to Carrow Road coincided with leaders Norwich maintaining their good start with a 2-1 victory over Sheffield Wednesday , although they required two goals in the last nine minutes to do it .
Did the fan factor swing it ?
Perhaps .
But there was no such luck for promotion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Vicarage Road only to witness a 1-0 defeat by Cardiff City .
Equally , despite spectators still not being permitted at any sporting events in Wales , that did not stop Swansea climbing back into the Championship play-off places .
What about in League One ?
Well , Portsmouth swept aside Peterborough in front of 2,000 returning fans at Fratton Park to leapfrog their opponents in the promotion places , but both Northampton and Plymouth Argyle were left empty-handed despite being boosted by their fans .
In League Two , Bolton Wanderers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as they conceded six against Port Vale - although that proved no help to Tranmere - while Cheltenham Town 's fans were treated to five goals by their side against Exeter - and eight in all .
All in all , it was a rather mixed picture ... .
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Chelsea were able to celebrate scoring in front of their own fans for the first time since March
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard hailed the return of fans to Stamford Bridge after his side beat Leeds on Saturday, but just how much have home teams missed them?
The Blues were able to host 2,000 fans for the first time this season after the second national lockdown was lifted.
Those in attendance watched Chelsea come from behind to win 3-1 against Leeds and go top of the Premier League.
Asked if Chelsea's fans are right to consider the Blues as title contenders, Lampard said: "There's nothing wrong with the fans thinking that, their input was huge, the noise they made tonight was huge, and you can see how excited they are.
"But my job and our job is not to get carried away, to know it's a long season, and to understand just how much and where exactly we can improve.
"This was a big win for us, though, so I will let myself enjoy the evening and have a small glass of wine, maybe even a large one to be fair, but I'll certainly stay grounded.
"It's amazing what 2,000 can do. It's been challenging without the fans and we needed [them back]."
Chelsea had done OK without the backing of their home support this season, winning three and losing just one of their six home games this season, but just how much of an impact has a lack of fans across the Premier League had?
Empty stadiums have helped the away side?
Clubs filled the void left by the lack of real fans at grounds by putting cardboard cutouts of supporters in seats
Managers and players will often speak about the benefit of the 12th man - a term for a team's supporters and the extra bounce their presence can provide a home side while they chase a positive result.
Several months of empty grounds have provided the opportunity to see how they compare to the packed-stadium days before the arrival of Covid-19.
Data specialists Gracenote analysed last season's 288 Premier League matches with crowds and the 190 played since June before this weekend.
They found:
There is only a 3.7% difference between the number of home and away wins without a crowd compared to 14.6% for last season's matches with a crowd.
The percentage of home wins has dropped from last season's 44.8% with a crowd to 41.6% for the matches played this season and last with no spectators.
Away wins have increased from 30.2% with spectators to 37.9% without.
Goalscoring by home teams has reduced from 1.51 goals per match to 1.48.
With crowds last season, home teams were awarded 0.6 free-kicks per match more than away teams. Now, away teams are awarded 0.34 free-kicks per match more than home sides.
Missed out on Saturday's Premier League action? All the goals and highlights are streaming now
Good to have the fans back then?
There were mixed fortunes in the Premier League, though, with a 3-1 defeat for West Ham against Manchester United in front of 2,000 fans at London Stadium preceding Chelsea's win at Stamford Bridge.
In the Championship, the return of fans to Carrow Road coincided with leaders Norwich maintaining their good start with a 2-1 victory over Sheffield Wednesday, although they required two goals in the last nine minutes to do it. Did the fan factor swing it?
Perhaps. But there was no such luck for promotion hopefuls Watford, as their supporters returned to Vicarage Road only to witness a 1-0 defeat by Cardiff City. Equally, despite spectators still not being permitted at any sporting events in Wales, that did not stop Swansea climbing back into the Championship play-off places.
What about in League One? Well, Portsmouth swept aside Peterborough in front of 2,000 returning fans at Fratton Park to leapfrog their opponents in the promotion places, but both Northampton and Plymouth Argyle were left empty-handed despite being boosted by their fans.
In League Two, Bolton Wanderers probably could have done with some support as they conceded six against Port Vale - although that proved no help to Tranmere - while Cheltenham Town's fans were treated to five goals by their side against Exeter - and eight in all.
All in all, it was a rather mixed picture....


bbc--2020-12-05--Man Utd score three goals in 13 minutes to stun West Ham and move fourth

Last updated on .From the section Premier League Manchester United responded to their midweek Champions League defeat by Paris St-Germain by staging another Premier League fightback to beat West Ham United and climb to fourth in the table .
With London placed in Tier 2 following the end of the national lockdown on 2 December , the Hammers became the first side to welcome back fans in the Premier League after a nine-month absence .
David Moyes ' side made by far the better start and were rewarded for their first-half superiority when the unmarked Tomas Soucek headed in from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should have added more before the interval but Pablo Fornals hit the post and Sebastien Haller slipped at the crucial moment after rounding goalkeeper Dean Henderson - who was making his first Premier League start for the visitors .
After being omitted from the starting line-up with a crucial Champions League meeting with RB Leipzig looming on Tuesday , the introduction of Bruno Fernandes and Rashford coincided with a much-improved second-half display from Solskjaer 's side .
Pogba 's excellent finish from outside the box eventually stood following a VAR review to check @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had curled out of play and then back in .
Rashford 's cool finish after Greenwood had slotted in from Alex Telles ' cross made it three goals in 13 minutes as United moved two points behind leaders Tottenham .
• None From 'Ole out ' to comeback kings Another tale of two halves for United Playing poorly and going behind but again finding a way to win on the road was nothing new for Manchester United under Solskjaer .
With his side 's Champions League fate set to be decided in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ point is required to reach the last 16 - Solskjaer 's decision to leave Fernandes and Rashford on the bench initially backfired .
Henderson , Pogba , Donny van de Beek and Greenwood all started as the four changes to side from the 3-1 defeat by PSG , yet despite their fresh legs United made a lacklustre start .
They were fortunate not to find themselves more than 1-0 behind at the interval , Henderson doing well to smother Fornals ' close-range shot inside the opening two minutes and Aaron Wan Bissaka recovering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ counter attack .
It will all have felt so familiar to Solskjaer , whose side have now won a league-high 15 points from losing positions this season .
Rashford and Fernandes made a marked difference to United 's attacking play and overall confidence after half-time , but it was the much-maligned Pogba whose wonderful first-time strike into the top corner restored parity .
United dominated from that moment , Greenwood scoring for the first time in eight league games after a brilliant touch and finish while Rashford eventually got the goal his impact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A fourth straight league victory does not tell the full story for an inconsistent United side , but Solskjaer will just be grateful for the much-needed boost before a crucial week that also includes a Manchester derby next Saturday .
`` You have a duty to be ready whenever you are called upon .
Bruno [ Fernandes ] and Marcus [ Rashford ] came on and did well , '' Solskjaer told BBC Sport .
`` The goals were exceptional .
[ Greenwood ] is a great finisher .
We are just waiting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he is getting fitter .
The first goal was top quality from Paul Pogba .
I am so happy for him .
`` We got away with a poor performance .
Away from home we have the character and belief .
To [ come from behind and win ] five times on the bounce is exceptional . ''
Moyes was furious that Pogba 's equaliser was allowed to stand , as Henderson 's curled clearance down the right allowed Fernandes to pick out the France midfielder .
The video assistant referee reviewed whether @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but replays were inconclusive and the goal stood .
`` The decision went against us and it seemed to floor us .
The ball was over my head .
I had the best view because I was right on the touchline , '' said Moyes .
`` It was definitely over the line - you only need to look at the reaction of the players - they knew it went out as well .
It changed the game . ''
The former Manchester United manager will also surely lament the fact his side @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as they dominated the first half .
With three shots each , both Fornals and Bowen registered more attempts than Manchester United 's players combined in that period , but only Soucek 's goal from Declan Rice 's glanced header separated the sides .
Bowen was the hosts ' standout performer as he frequently beat his marker and the former Hull winger had a goal disallowed for offside then narrowly missed from Vladimir Coufal 's low cross shortly after the restart .
Fornals hit the post while Haller lost his footing with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hammers failed to take the chances that could have made the game safe before the break .
That would have been well received by the returning home fans , who were back for the first time since 29 February , when a first league win in two months - preceded by protests against the club 's board - hauled Moyes ' struggling side out of the relegation places .
Their side is undoubtedly in better shape now despite this defeat , with West Ham sitting seventh in the table after an opening schedule @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chelsea of last season 's top eight .
On the return of supporters , Moyes added : `` I was pleased we had 2,000 fans in but I would like it to have been many more .
I hope the West Ham supporters enjoyed it .
We played very well but the bit we just missed out on was maybe not managing the game well enough and getting the second goal . ''
• None Manchester United have now won more points from losing positions than any other team in Premier League history @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gunnar Solskjaer 's side have won their first five away games in a league campaign for the first time since 1985-86 .
• None They are only the second side in Premier League history to score two or more goals in nine consecutive away games , after Leeds United in April 2001 .
• None All three of Manchester United 's substitutes - Rashford , Fernandes and Mata - were directly involved in a goal .
It is just the second time that has happened for them in a Premier League game .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ points from winning positions in 2020 than any other team in the Premier League ( 19 ) .
Manchester United have won the most points ( 22 ) in this period .
• None This was the fourth time West Ham have faced Manchester United in a Premier League game while being above them in the table , but they have failed to win any of those games .
• None Since his debut in February , Bruno Fernandes has been directly involved in 36 goals in 38 games in all competitions for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assists ) .
• None His team-mate Mason Greenwood has scored 20 goals in all competitions since the start of last season , twice as many as any other Premier League teenager .
Manchester United travel to RB Leipzig in their final Champions League group match on Tuesday at 20:00 GMT .
They then host derby rivals Manchester City on Saturday ( 17:30 ) .
West Ham United are away to Leeds United on Friday ( 20:00 ) .
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Last updated on .From the section Premier League
Manchester United have won a league-high 15 points from losing positions this season
Manchester United responded to their midweek Champions League defeat by Paris St-Germain by staging another Premier League fightback to beat West Ham United and climb to fourth in the table.
Goals from Paul Pogba, Mason Greenwood and substitute Marcus Rashford turned things around for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side, who have fallen behind in all five away games this term but have won every match as part of a club-record nine successive away league victories.
With London placed in Tier 2 following the end of the national lockdown on 2 December, the Hammers became the first side to welcome back fans in the Premier League after a nine-month absence.
David Moyes' side made by far the better start and were rewarded for their first-half superiority when the unmarked Tomas Soucek headed in from a corner after 38 minutes.
They should have added more before the interval but Pablo Fornals hit the post and Sebastien Haller slipped at the crucial moment after rounding goalkeeper Dean Henderson - who was making his first Premier League start for the visitors.
After being omitted from the starting line-up with a crucial Champions League meeting with RB Leipzig looming on Tuesday, the introduction of Bruno Fernandes and Rashford coincided with a much-improved second-half display from Solskjaer's side.
Pogba's excellent finish from outside the box eventually stood following a VAR review to check whether Henderson's long clearance to Fernandes had curled out of play and then back in.
Rashford's cool finish after Greenwood had slotted in from Alex Telles' cross made it three goals in 13 minutes as United moved two points behind leaders Tottenham.
Another tale of two halves for United
West Ham 1-3 Man Utd: Solskjaer praises 'exceptional' goals in win at West Ham
Playing poorly and going behind but again finding a way to win on the road was nothing new for Manchester United under Solskjaer.
With his side's Champions League fate set to be decided in the midweek trip to Leipzig - where a point is required to reach the last 16 - Solskjaer's decision to leave Fernandes and Rashford on the bench initially backfired.
Henderson, Pogba, Donny van de Beek and Greenwood all started as the four changes to side from the 3-1 defeat by PSG, yet despite their fresh legs United made a lacklustre start.
They were fortunate not to find themselves more than 1-0 behind at the interval, Henderson doing well to smother Fornals' close-range shot inside the opening two minutes and Aaron Wan Bissaka recovering brilliantly to stop Jarrod Bowen on the counter attack.
It will all have felt so familiar to Solskjaer, whose side have now won a league-high 15 points from losing positions this season.
Rashford and Fernandes made a marked difference to United's attacking play and overall confidence after half-time, but it was the much-maligned Pogba whose wonderful first-time strike into the top corner restored parity.
United dominated from that moment, Greenwood scoring for the first time in eight league games after a brilliant touch and finish while Rashford eventually got the goal his impact deserved after earlier hitting the post.
A fourth straight league victory does not tell the full story for an inconsistent United side, but Solskjaer will just be grateful for the much-needed boost before a crucial week that also includes a Manchester derby next Saturday.
"You have a duty to be ready whenever you are called upon. Bruno [Fernandes] and Marcus [Rashford] came on and did well," Solskjaer told BBC Sport.
"The goals were exceptional. [Greenwood] is a great finisher. We are just waiting for his season to get started but he is getting fitter. The first goal was top quality from Paul Pogba. I am so happy for him.
"We got away with a poor performance. Away from home we have the character and belief. To [come from behind and win] five times on the bounce is exceptional."
Hammers aggrieved by VAR verdict
West Ham 1-3 Man Utd: Visitors' equaliser ‘definitely out of play’ in build-up, says Moyes
Moyes was furious that Pogba's equaliser was allowed to stand, as Henderson's curled clearance down the right allowed Fernandes to pick out the France midfielder.
The video assistant referee reviewed whether the ball had gone out of play but replays were inconclusive and the goal stood.
"The decision went against us and it seemed to floor us. The ball was over my head. I had the best view because I was right on the touchline," said Moyes.
"It was definitely over the line - you only need to look at the reaction of the players - they knew it went out as well. It changed the game."
The former Manchester United manager will also surely lament the fact his side could have established a much greater advantage as they dominated the first half.
With three shots each, both Fornals and Bowen registered more attempts than Manchester United's players combined in that period, but only Soucek's goal from Declan Rice's glanced header separated the sides.
Bowen was the hosts' standout performer as he frequently beat his marker and the former Hull winger had a goal disallowed for offside then narrowly missed from Vladimir Coufal's low cross shortly after the restart.
Fornals hit the post while Haller lost his footing with the goal gaping after rounding Henderson as the Hammers failed to take the chances that could have made the game safe before the break.
That would have been well received by the returning home fans, who were back for the first time since 29 February, when a first league win in two months - preceded by protests against the club's board - hauled Moyes' struggling side out of the relegation places.
Their side is undoubtedly in better shape now despite this defeat, with West Ham sitting seventh in the table after an opening schedule that has included games against all but Chelsea of last season's top eight.
On the return of supporters, Moyes added: "I was pleased we had 2,000 fans in but I would like it to have been many more. I hope the West Ham supporters enjoyed it. We played very well but the bit we just missed out on was maybe not managing the game well enough and getting the second goal."
Premier League comeback kings - the stats
Manchester United have now won more points from losing positions than any other team in Premier League history (385).
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side have won their first five away games in a league campaign for the first time since 1985-86.
They are only the second side in Premier League history to score two or more goals in nine consecutive away games, after Leeds United in April 2001.
All three of Manchester United's substitutes - Rashford, Fernandes and Mata - were directly involved in a goal. It is just the second time that has happened for them in a Premier League game.
West Ham have dropped more points from winning positions in 2020 than any other team in the Premier League (19). Manchester United have won the most points (22) in this period.
This was the fourth time West Ham have faced Manchester United in a Premier League game while being above them in the table, but they have failed to win any of those games.
Since his debut in February, Bruno Fernandes has been directly involved in 36 goals in 38 games in all competitions for Manchester United (22 goals, 14 assists).
His team-mate Mason Greenwood has scored 20 goals in all competitions since the start of last season, twice as many as any other Premier League teenager.
What's next?
Manchester United travel to RB Leipzig in their final Champions League group match on Tuesday at 20:00 GMT. They then host derby rivals Manchester City on Saturday (17:30).
West Ham United are away to Leeds United on Friday (20:00).
Player of the match Bruno Fernandes Bruno Fernandes with an average of 8.14 West Ham West Ham United West Ham United
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bbc--2020-12-06--Trump campaigns in Georgia amid crucial Senate race

In a speech nearly two hours long - nominally to support two Republican Senators campaigning for re-election - President Trump @ @ @ @ @ he could still win the election .
Repeating his unsubstantiated claims , he said `` @ @ @ @ @ presidential election but we 'll still win it '' , adding that Mr Kemp should @ @ @ @ @ '' .

In a speech nearly two hours long - nominally to support two Republican Senators campaigning for re-election - President Trump told the cheering crowd that he could still win the election. Repeating his unsubstantiated claims, he said "they cheated and rigged our presidential election but we'll still win it", adding that Mr Kemp should "get a lot tougher".


bbc--2020-12-06--Covid tensions in US hotspot of North Dakota: 'Grow up, mask up'

North Dakota is the US state with the highest rate of Covid cases per capita since the pandemic began , @ @ @ @ @ for Disease Control and Prevention .
But residents there remain split on how seriously to @ @ @ @ @ by Larry Madowo , filmed by Peter Murtaugh and edited by Shrai Popat

North Dakota is the US state with the highest rate of Covid cases per capita since the pandemic began, according to data from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
But residents there remain split on how seriously to take the virus.
Reporting by Larry Madowo, filmed by Peter Murtaugh and edited by Shrai Popat


bbc--2020-12-06--'Havana syndrome' likely caused by directed microwaves - US report

It noted there had been `` significant research in Russia/USSR into the effects of pulsed , rather than continuous wave @ @ @ @ @ '' .
It said that military personnel in `` Eurasian communist countries '' had been @ @ @ @ @

In 2018, the US removed several officials from China after employees working in the southern city of Guangzhou reported "subtle and vague, but abnormal, sensations of sound and pressure". One US official was diagnosed with mild brain trauma.


bbc--2020-12-06--Brexit: 'Deal to be done' as UK-EU trade talks resume

But the statements from the prime minister and the EU chief , Ursula von der Leyen , signal clearly that @ @ @ @ @ of reach right now - spelling out that if no-one budges in the next few @ @ @ @ @ not going to happen .

He added the UK was "asking for a normal type of trade agreement such as the one [the EU] put together with Canada" and that this was "really not too much to ask".


bbc--2020-12-06--Hayabusa-2: Capsule with asteroid samples in 'perfect' shape

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Satoru Nakazawa, Hayabusa-2 sub-manager at the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (Jaxa), who was part of the operation at Woomera, described the search: "We went there with the helicopter and it was emitting the beacon signal. But at that time, it was still dark, so it was unclear [where it was]. I was very, very nervous.


bbc--2020-12-06--Couple divided for nine months by Covid and an ocean

Tina and Victor have been together for seven years and usually meet up every three months in their homes in @ @ @ @ @ So when countries closed their borders to contain the spread of coronavirus , they had @ @ @ @ @ .
Some countries - mostly in the European Union - introduced “ sweetheart visas '' @ @ @ @ @ travel exemption to unmarried couples in a long-term relationship .
Sweden introduced an exemption allowing @ @ @ @ @ long-term relationship who intend to marry or cohabit with their Swedish partner .
Because Victor @ @ @ @ @ permit , he took his chances and booked a flight to Stockholm - nine months @ @ @ @ @ in Sweden last Christmas .

Tina and Victor have been together for seven years and usually meet up every three months in their homes in the US or Sweden. So when countries closed their borders to contain the spread of coronavirus, they had to spend nine months apart.
Some countries - mostly in the European Union - introduced “sweetheart visas" which gave some kind of travel exemption to unmarried couples in a long-term relationship. Sweden introduced an exemption allowing entry to those in a long-term relationship who intend to marry or cohabit with their Swedish partner.
Because Victor had applied for a residency permit, he took his chances and booked a flight to Stockholm - nine months after leaving Tina's home in Sweden last Christmas.
Video journalist: John Johnson


bbc--2020-12-06--Covid: South Korea raises alert level amid spike in cases

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Restrictions would also be tightened in other parts of the country, Mr Park said, but at a lower level. They will last at least three weeks.


bbc--2020-12-06--Venezuela's parliamentary poll: Five things you need to know

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But this mandate is due to expire on 5 January when the new assembly is due to take power. However, Mr Guaidó and his supporters argue that because the 6 December election is not "free and fair", whoever succeeds him will not have legitimacy and he plans to continue in his post. Nevertheless, questions about his position are likely to be raised.


bbc--2020-12-06--Fire tears through New York Middle Collegiate Church

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Cast in 1729 in the Dutch city of Amsterdam, the bell is reportedly 25 years older than the iconic cracked Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, a famed symbol of the US revolution. It is unclear whether the New York Liberty Bell was damaged in the fire.


bbc--2020-12-06--BBC 'voice of golf' Alliss dies at 89

BBC 'voice of golf' Alliss dies at 89

Last updated on .From the section Golf Peter Alliss , the legendary BBC golf commentator , has died at the age of 89 .
Having first appeared on the BBC in 1961 , he was made lead golf commentator in 1978 after retiring as a player .
`` It is with great sadness we announce the passing of golfing and broadcast legend Peter Alliss , '' said Alliss ' family .
In a statement , they described his death as `` unexpected but peaceful '' .
They added : `` Peter was a devoted husband , father and grandfather and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ difficult time . ''
Alliss provided the soundtrack to many of golf 's most memorable moments , with November 's Masters the last tournament he covered .
`` Peter was the voice of golf .
He was an absolute master of his craft with a unique ability to capture a moment with a magical turn of phrase that no one else could match , '' said Barbara Slater , director of BBC Sport .
As a player , Alliss won 31 tournaments and he and his father Percy were the first father-son duo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when it was a contest between Great Britain and the United States .
In 2012 , he was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in the Lifetime Achievement category .
• None Alliss reflects on the tales behind Great Britain 's Ryder Cup wins 'One of the greatest broadcasters of his generation ' - Alliss as a commentator After retiring from playing golf - in a professional sense , at least - Alliss moved into the commentary booth , where his descriptive and dead-pan style became the soundtrack to the BBC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` His inimitable tone , humour and command of the microphone will be sorely missed .
His often legendary commentaries will be long remembered , '' said the BBC .
Alliss ' first experience behind the microphone came at the 1961 Open Championship , remarkably , in the same tournament he was challenging Arnold Palmer on the course .
Between trying to stop the American great claiming victory , with Alliss eventually finishing seven shots adrift of Palmer , the Englishman also cut his teeth critiquing his fellow professionals .
In 1978 he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ commentator following the death of his co-host and great friend Henry Longhurst .
`` I 'm there as an old player , a lover of the game and a good weaver of stories , '' is how Alliss once described his television role .
To the majority of British golf fans - and many more across the world - his soothing voice became synonymous as the audio accompaniment to the likes of Seve Ballesteros , Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods winning the sport 's biggest prizes .
Only a few weeks ago , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one Dustin Johnson won the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club .
`` After six decades behind the microphone , he was just a month ago at the incredible age of 89 doing what he loved - commentating for the BBC on the Masters Golf , '' said Slater .
`` He transcended his sport as one of the greatest broadcasters of his generation . ''
• None `` What on earth are you doing ?
He 's gone ga-ga. To attempt to hit the ball out of there is pure madness .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jean van de Velde throwing away a three-shot lead on the final hole of the 1999 Open Championship at Carnoustie .
• None `` It 's like turning up to hear Pavarotti sing and finding out he has laryngitis . ''
- reflecting on Tiger Woods shooting a third-round 81 at the 2002 Open .
• None `` Looks a bit like Jurassic Park in there . ''
- describing the rough on the 14th at Royal St George 's , which hosted the 2003 Open .
• None `` One of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that most of it ends up as scotch . ''
- on poor weather conditions during a tournament in Scotland .
Following in his father 's footsteps & teaching James Bond - Alliss as a player With his father Percy established as one of England 's leading professional players in the 1920s and 1930s , it was perhaps inevitable the golfing genes were passed down to Alliss .
Alliss was born in Berlin , where his father was the professional at the glamorous Wannsee club , and apparently weighed a European record 14lbs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Those hereditary blessings helped him blossom into a fine ball striker himself , establishing Alliss as one of the brightest young players of the time .
Between 1954 and 1969 , he won 21 professional tournaments - including three British PGA Championships - and was twice winner of the Harry Vardon Trophy , given to the leading European player of the year .
The biggest title evaded him , however .
Alliss came within four shots of lifting the Claret Jug in 1954 , one of five top-10 finishes he had at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he did not claim more of the biggest individual prizes seemed to be his infamously unreliable putting .
`` I began to twitch on the short putts , '' he said after his decision to retire from international golf aged 38 .
Yet , with the same self-deprecating humour he would bring to his commentary , Alliss made light of his deficiency .
Each of his luxury cars - one of the things his princely golf earnings of £30,000 allowed him to indulge - was said to have been fitted with a personalised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'Golf will never be the same ' - Lineker & Cleese among those paying tribute Following the news on Sunday of Alliss ' death , tributes poured in from former and current players , golf 's governing bodies , celebrities , journalists and fans .
The European Tour said it was `` deeply saddened '' at his death , describing him as `` truly one of golf 's greats '' .
`` Peter made an indelible mark on everything he did in our game , but especially as a player and a broadcaster @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' said Keith Pelley , European Tour chief executive .
Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker , who has also fronted the BBC 's Masters and Open coverage in the past , and Monty Python actor John Cleese were among the first to mourn Alliss ' passing .
BBC director general Tim Davie said Alliss ' commentary `` brought the game to life '' for millions of people .
`` Nobody told the story of golf quite like Peter Alliss , '' he added .
`` He captured golf 's drama @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He was a legendary commentator . ''

Last updated on .From the section Golf
Peter Alliss, the legendary BBC golf commentator, has died at the age of 89.
Alliss, known as 'the voice of golf' to fans around the world, has been synonymous with the BBC's golf coverage for more than half a century.
Having first appeared on the BBC in 1961, he was made lead golf commentator in 1978 after retiring as a player.
"It is with great sadness we announce the passing of golfing and broadcast legend Peter Alliss," said Alliss' family.
In a statement, they described his death as "unexpected but peaceful".
They added: "Peter was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and his family ask for privacy at this difficult time."
Alliss provided the soundtrack to many of golf's most memorable moments, with November's Masters the last tournament he covered.
"Peter was the voice of golf. He was an absolute master of his craft with a unique ability to capture a moment with a magical turn of phrase that no one else could match," said Barbara Slater, director of BBC Sport.
As a player, Alliss won 31 tournaments and he and his father Percy were the first father-son duo to compete in the Ryder Cup, when it was a contest between Great Britain and the United States.
In 2012, he was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in the Lifetime Achievement category.
'One of the greatest broadcasters of his generation' - Alliss as commentator
After retiring from playing golf - in a professional sense, at least - Alliss moved into the commentary booth, where his descriptive and dead-pan style became the soundtrack to the BBC's coverage of major golf events.
"His inimitable tone, humour and command of the microphone will be sorely missed. His often legendary commentaries will be long remembered," said the BBC.
Alliss' first experience behind the microphone came at the 1961 Open Championship, remarkably, in the same tournament he was challenging Arnold Palmer on the course.
Between trying to stop the American great claiming victory, with Alliss eventually finishing seven shots adrift of Palmer, the Englishman also cut his teeth analysing his fellow competitors.
In 1978 he was appointed the BBC's chief golf commentator following the death of his co-host and great friend Henry Longhurst.
"I'm there as an old player, a lover of the game and a good weaver of stories," is how Alliss once described his television role.
To the majority of British golf fans - and many more across the world - his soothing voice became synonymous as the audio accompaniment to the likes of Seve Ballesteros, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods winning the sport's biggest prizes.
Only a few weeks ago, Alliss described the moment when world number one Dustin Johnson won the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club.
"After six decades behind the microphone, he was just a month ago at the incredible age of 89 doing what he loved - commentating for the BBC on the Masters," said Slater.
"He transcended his sport as one of the greatest broadcasters of his generation."
Peter Alliss' broadcasting career spanned almost 60 years
'He's gone ga-ga' - Alliss' most memorable quotes
"What on earth are you doing? He's gone ga-ga. To attempt to hit the ball out of there is pure madness." - his iconic description of Frenchman Jean van de Velde taking off his shoes and socks and wading into the Barry Burn on the final hole of the 1999 Open at Carnoustie.
"It's like turning up to hear Pavarotti sing and finding out he has laryngitis." - reflecting on Tiger Woods shooting a third-round 81 at the 2002 Open.
"Looks a bit like Jurassic Park in there." - describing the rough on the 14th at Royal St George's, host of the 2003 Open.
"One of the good things about rain in Scotland is that most of it ends up as scotch." - on poor weather during a tournament in Scotland.
"That really is a settler. Better than Alka Seltzer." - after watching Northern Ireland's Darren Clarke sink an early final-round putt on his way to winning the 2011 Open.
Following in his father's footsteps & teaching James Bond - Alliss as a player
With his father Percy established as one of England's leading professional players in the 1920s and 1930s, it was perhaps inevitable the golf genes were passed down to Alliss.
Alliss was born in Berlin, where his father was the professional at the glamorous Wannsee club, and apparently weighed a European record 14lbs 11oz when he arrived in 1931.
Those hereditary blessings helped him blossom into a fine ball striker himself, establishing Alliss as one of the brightest young players of the time.
Between 1954 and 1969, he won 21 professional tournaments - including three British PGA Championships - and was twice winner of the Harry Vardon Trophy, given to the leading European player of the year.
The biggest title evaded him, however. Alliss came within four shots of lifting the Claret Jug in 1954, one of five top-10 finishes he had at the Open Championship.
Alliss (left) was said to have given Sean Connery (second right) some golf lessons before the filming of Goldfinger, in which James Bond played against the eponymous villain
Part of the reason he did not claim more of the biggest individual prizes seemed to be his infamously unreliable putting.
"I began to twitch on the short putts," he said after his decision to retire from the international game aged 38.
Yet, with the same self-deprecating humour he would bring to his commentary, Alliss made light of his deficiency.
Each of his luxury cars - one of the things his princely golf earnings of £30,000 allowed him to indulge - was said to have been fitted with a personalised number plate: '3 Put'.
Obituary
by Iain Carter, BBC golf correspondent
He won more than 30 tournaments at home and abroad including the Spanish, Italian and Portuguese Opens. But it is for his broadcasting skills that he will be most remembered.
Golf gravitas was supplemented by sharp wit and whimsy that made his a uniquely charming voice. It brought him millions of fans on both sides of the Atlantic.
As golf grew ever more popular, he became one of Britain's most famous figures, hosting the highly successful Pro-Celebrity Golf programme on BBC television and his own chat show 'Around with Alliss', which attracted many of the biggest entertainment stars of the 1970s and '80s.
His influence on golf stretched far and wide. He had a course architecture business with Dave Thomas that included among its commissions The Belfry, which has hosted four Ryder Cups. Alliss also wrote several books on the game.
He was a traditionalist who enjoyed the peculiarities of golf club life and he remained a brilliant and buoyant raconteur until the very end. But above all, he was still interested and fascinated by the sport. He was determined to carry on commentating, looking forward to being there for the 150th Open at St Andrews in 2022.
Read the full obituary here.
'Golf will never be the same' - Lineker & Cleese among those paying tribute
Following the news on Sunday of Alliss' death, tributes poured in from former and current players, golf's governing bodies, celebrities, journalists and fans.
Denmark's Thomas Bjorn, who captained Europe to Ryder Cup victory in 2019, said Alliss was a "great man".
Five-time major winner Phil Mickelson, who in 2012 was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame with Alliss and Britain's first Masters champion, Sandy Lyle, paid an affectionate tribute.
The European Tour said it was "deeply saddened" at his death, describing him as "truly one of golf's greats".
"Peter made an indelible mark on everything he did in our game, but especially as a player and a broadcaster, and he leaves a remarkable legacy," said Keith Pelley, European Tour chief executive.
Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker, who has also fronted the BBC's Masters and Open coverage in the past, and Monty Python actor John Cleese were among the first to mourn Alliss' passing.
BBC director general Tim Davie said Alliss' commentary "brought the game to life" for millions of people.
"Nobody told the story of golf quite like Peter Alliss," he added.
"He captured golf's drama with insight, wisdom, and humanity. He was a legendary commentator."


bbc--2020-12-06--Jerrold Post: The man who analysed the minds of world leaders

Post wrote the `` Camp David Profiles '' of Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin , @ @ @ @ @ significantly influenced President Jimmy Carter 's strategy for negotiations at Camp David - the US @ @ @ @ @ in 1978 .
The ensuing accords , signed by the two leaders , led directly @ @ @ @ @ Treaty .

"Should Trump win, as he did in 2016, he will make it a much bigger win and talking [sic] about the fraudulent election support on the Democratic side. But should Trump lose narrowly, I think we can be assured that he will not concede early.


bbc--2020-12-06--Maradona: Why the football icon's inheritance could be messy

Now , there are still at least two more - Argentines Santiago Lara , 19 and Magalí Gil , 23 @ @ @ @ @ their father .
Both say they are taking legal action to establish this , which @ @ @ @ @ to claim a portion of Maradona 's inheritance .

Now, there are still at least two more - Argentines Santiago Lara, 19 and Magalí Gil, 23 - who believe Maradona is their father. Both say they are taking legal action to establish this, which they will need to do to claim a portion of Maradona's inheritance.


bbc--2020-12-06--Noor Hossain and the image that helped bring down a dictator

Ikram is still a signboard artist , though the work is mostly digital now .
There is little need to @ @ @ @ @ .
His small shop on Hatkola Road is just a few hundred metres from the @ @ @ @ @ lived in 1987 .
A little further away , near Ikram 's old shop , @ @ @ @ @ wrote the slogans on Noor 's body , and a little beyond that the spot @ @ @ @ @ , now called `` Noor Hossain Square '' .

Ikram is still a signboard artist, though the work is mostly digital now. There is little need to have enamel paint lying around. His small shop on Hatkola Road is just a few hundred metres from the presidential staff quarters where he lived in 1987. A little further away, near Ikram's old shop, is the alley where he wrote the slogans on Noor's body, and a little beyond that the spot where Noor was gunned down, now called "Noor Hossain Square".


bbc--2020-12-06--India farmers: Misleading content shared about the protests

It shows a tweet - seemingly under her Twitter handle - alongside text which reads : `` We are shocked @ @ @ @ @ 's suppression of farmers protesting new laws which will endanger their livelihood .
Instead of @ @ @ @ @ gas , the Indian government needs to engage in open dialogue with farmers . ''

It shows a tweet - seemingly under her Twitter handle - alongside text which reads: "We are shocked to see the Indian government's suppression of farmers protesting new laws which will endanger their livelihood. Instead of using water cannons and tear gas, the Indian government needs to engage in open dialogue with farmers."


bbc--2020-12-06--Ethiopia's Tigray Crisis: Why Nobel laureate Abiy Ahmed sent his troops to battle

`` Unity does not mean that you will have to lose or hide the ethnic identity that has been around @ @ @ @ @ All Mr Abiy is saying is : 'Let 's move away from the situation where @ @ @ @ @ own ethnic group .
Let 's stop the massacres .
Let 's think of our @ @ @ @ @ let 's live in harmony , as brothers and sisters . '

"Unity does not mean that you will have to lose or hide the ethnic identity that has been around for thousands of years. All Mr Abiy is saying is: 'Let's move away from the situation where each politician thinks of his own ethnic group. Let's stop the massacres. Let's think of our country, Ethiopia, and let's live in harmony, as brothers and sisters.'


bbc--2020-12-06--How a lockdown 'sex party' doomed a Hungarian Euro MP

He resigned as an MEP before the details of the case leaked out but once they were in the public @ @ @ @ @ see why he 'd immediately known that his political career was over .

So while it was hard to find any censorious note in Western European coverage of the affair as it related to the private lives of the party guests, even Mr Manzheley's protestation that he had nurses at the party to provide rapid tests for Covid-19 didn't spare him from criticism for breaching public health guidelines.