bbc--2020-11-01--'England won the title, but I'd be amazed if it felt like a Six Nations game'

As much as England 's win against Italy was a Six Nations game , I would be amazed if it felt like it .
It is something that they will look back on in their careers and be pleased that they were part of a championship-winning side .
But the momentum was lost in the tournament after its suspension in March because of the coronavirus pandemic .
Having said that , looking at social media and messages I have had , everyone was buzzing about having all the rugby on Saturday .
There was plenty hanging on the last game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to take the title from England .
I think it worked out really well .
France were too good for Ireland but there were moments up until half-time when you thought it would only take a score from the Irish to put the pressure on the hosts .
• None Italy 5-34 England : Visitors ' victory proves enough to win Six Nations title 'Barbarians cancellation will have had a big effect' The game against Italy was not an easy fixture for England .
They had not played a match for seven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Barbarians was cancelled after some Baa-Baas players broke coronavirus rules .
I think that will have had a big effect .
Even though England got off to a good start , Italy were woeful in the first 10 minutes .
England could not change their tactics .
It was fairly obvious that they were going to kick the leather off the ball and then try and counter-attack .
That worked for the first 10 minutes but then Italy dealt with it , and England needed to play with a different style .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was not until they got into the changing rooms at half-time and the coaches spoke to them that they came out in the second half and blew Italy away .
It would have been nice to have changed tactics after 20 minutes .
That is a theme with that England side - tweaking the tactics mid-half rather than waiting for half-time , but it is difficult to do first game out .
Notoriously the first round of the Six Nations is a bit ropey and even though it was the last game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are going to be a bit rusty again .
It was really only the opening half against France in their first game that was the poorest part of England 's tournament .
They lost that match 24-17 back in February - their only defeat - but it is so far behind us now that I do not think England will have any what-ifs about not completing the Grand Slam .
There are lots of positives to get out of the tournament .
Grand Slams are really hard to come by , they are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
'Itoje will be England captain in the very near future' Lock Maro Itoje is without question turning into a future England captain and , I would say , in the very near future .
He was either leading the half-time conversation with captain Owen Farrell or someone had said to him that he needed to get himself involved more .
It was noticeable that his involvement and aggression was a catalyst to England playing better in the second half .
If anything , it might take a bit of pressure off Farrell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his best game because he was playing at 10 and he has got the responsibility of the captaincy .
For England , Farrell seems to be a lot more comfortable at 12 .
I would love to see Itoje have a go at the captaincy .
I get the impression that the more responsibility you give him , the better he becomes .
I exchanged some messages with Ben Youngs on Friday before he won his 100th cap .
To be playing 100 games is something I did not get close to , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ male rugby player to have done it in an England shirt .
I think it actually made Ben realise how he could play .
He scored two great tries and has not played like that for a long time individually .
His man-management and individual performance were outstanding .
He is probably looking at this game and thinking he needs to prepare for matches in the same way as he did for that Italy game for the next few years .
He looked sharp , super fit and who is to say he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years until the next World Cup ?
It is going to be tough , not only physically .
If you look at who is coming through - Dan Robson and Alex Mitchell are in the England squad .
I am sure Ben Spencer is going to respond to not being included , and you have got Willi Heinz who Eddie Jones obviously likes having in the squad .
Youngs has got a lot of competition , so it will be about whether he can keep himself in physical shape .
But he is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he magnifies their strengths .
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As much as England's win against Italy was a Six Nations game, I would be amazed if it felt like it.
They won the title after France's win against Ireland later on Saturday and I would hope that they would have had a few beers to celebrate.
It is something that they will look back on in their careers and be pleased that they were part of a championship-winning side.
But the momentum was lost in the tournament after its suspension in March because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Having said that, looking at social media and messages I have had, everyone was buzzing about having all the rugby on Saturday.
There was plenty hanging on the last game between France and Ireland, with either able to take the title from England. I think it worked out really well.
France were too good for Ireland but there were moments up until half-time when you thought it would only take a score from the Irish to put the pressure on the hosts.
'Barbarians cancellation will have had a big effect'
The game against Italy was not an easy fixture for England. They had not played a match for seven months because their warm-up game against the Barbarians was cancelled after some Baa-Baas players broke coronavirus rules.
I think that will have had a big effect. Even though England got off to a good start, Italy were woeful in the first 10 minutes.
England could not change their tactics. It was fairly obvious that they were going to kick the leather off the ball and then try and counter-attack.
That worked for the first 10 minutes but then Italy dealt with it, and England needed to play with a different style.
They needed to play more phase rugby and it was not until they got into the changing rooms at half-time and the coaches spoke to them that they came out in the second half and blew Italy away.
It would have been nice to have changed tactics after 20 minutes. That is a theme with that England side - tweaking the tactics mid-half rather than waiting for half-time, but it is difficult to do first game out.
Notoriously the first round of the Six Nations is a bit ropey and even though it was the last game, it was a one-off so you are going to be a bit rusty again.
It was really only the opening half against France in their first game that was the poorest part of England's tournament.
They lost that match 24-17 back in February - their only defeat - but it is so far behind us now that I do not think England will have any what-ifs about not completing the Grand Slam.
There are lots of positives to get out of the tournament. Grand Slams are really hard to come by, they are not something that automatically happens every year.
'Itoje will be England captain in the very near future'
Lock Maro Itoje is without question turning into a future England captain and, I would say, in the very near future.
He was either leading the half-time conversation with captain Owen Farrell or someone had said to him that he needed to get himself involved more.
It was noticeable that his involvement and aggression was a catalyst to England playing better in the second half.
If anything, it might take a bit of pressure off Farrell. I do not think he had his best game because he was playing at 10 and he has got the responsibility of the captaincy. For England, Farrell seems to be a lot more comfortable at 12.
I would love to see Itoje have a go at the captaincy. I get the impression that the more responsibility you give him, the better he becomes.
'Youngs is England's perfect number nine'
I exchanged some messages with Ben Youngs on Friday before he won his 100th cap.
To be playing 100 games is something I did not get close to, and Jason Leonard is the only other male rugby player to have done it in an England shirt.
I think it actually made Ben realise how he could play. He scored two great tries and has not played like that for a long time individually.
His man-management and individual performance were outstanding. He is probably looking at this game and thinking he needs to prepare for matches in the same way as he did for that Italy game for the next few years.
England lift Six Nations trophy
He looked sharp, super fit and who is to say he could not carry on for another three years until the next World Cup?
It is going to be tough, not only physically. If you look at who is coming through - Dan Robson and Alex Mitchell are in the England squad.
I am sure Ben Spencer is going to respond to not being included, and you have got Willi Heinz who Eddie Jones obviously likes having in the squad.
Youngs has got a lot of competition, so it will be about whether he can keep himself in physical shape.
But he is the perfect number nine for England - he magnifies their strengths.
Matt Dawson was speaking to BBC Sport's Becky Grey.


bbc--2020-11-01--'More sports face collapse without urgent guidance'

Last updated on .From the section Sport The government has been urged to issue guidance on how new lockdown rules for England will affect sport , `` unless they want more sports to face collapse '' .
`` Yet again sport and physical wellbeing is an afterthought , '' McGovern tweeted .
The Wirral South Labour MP said answers were needed `` ASAP '' .
She posted her message in response to the FA Women 's National League ( FAWNL ) saying it was waiting on guidance about what the new restrictions meant for its competition .
McGovern added : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Culture , Media and Sport ] need to answer questions ASAP unless they want more sports to face collapse .
`` And we need to see a cross-government effort on physical and mental wellbeing . ''
• None English lockdown may last beyond 2 Dec , says Michael Gove The Premier League and other elite sports have been told they can continue behind closed doors .
It is not clear how grassroots and amateur sport will be affected but sources have indicated to BBC Sport that it is unlikely that grassroots team sport @ @ @ @ @ @ @ says it is `` awaiting further information before we can confirm how this may affect non-elite football across England '' .
Nine of the 40 FA Cup first-round ties scheduled to be played from 6-9 November involve teams from 'non-elite ' leagues .
`` We understand people will have a lot of questions and DCMS officials and ministers will be working through these and detailed implications with sectors over the coming days , '' said Oliver Dowden , the culture secretary .
Many facilities , including gyms and pools , must close , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ centres .
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The Sports and Recreation Alliance , which represents UK national sports organisations including the FA and Rugby Football Union along with community sport , has warned the new measures may `` prove to be the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number of these clubs '' .
Chief executive Lisa Wainwright said : `` The closure of our facilities will once again place a financial burden on thousands of community clubs who are already reeling from the initial lockdown and we fear that many may never reopen their doors without a comprehensive sports recovery fund provided by government .
`` With another lockdown looming , this funding is now essential . ''
Swimming pools will also have to close but Swim England chief executive Jane Nickerson says she will be `` working in partnership @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' , with meetings scheduled for Monday .
She added : `` I am championing our clubs and the health benefits of swimming to the nation as this is a key message to government . ''
The Lawn Tennis Association says that , while indoor tennis will be halted , it will `` make a case '' to the government for outdoor tennis between two individuals from different households to be allowed in line with restrictions on exercise , adding that tennis is a `` socially distanced sport with the net acting as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 11-time Paralympic gold medallist Baroness Grey-Thompson has written to Prime Minister Boris Johnson urging him to keep gyms and leisure centres open during the new lockdown .
Grey-Thompson wants the facilities to stay open because of the `` essential role they play in both our fight and recovery from this virus '' .
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Last updated on .From the section Sport
Prime Minister Boris Johnson: "Now is the time to take action"
Tennis and golf officials are among those urging the government to make their sports exempt from new lockdown rules for England.
Shadow sports minister Alison McGovern said "sports face collapse".
It follows Saturday's announcement of a new four-week lockdown from Thursday until 2 December to combat rising Covid-19 numbers.
Nine FA Cup first-round ties involving teams from 'non-elite' leagues are set to to ahead from 6-9 November.
But the Football Association has said it is awaiting further information on how the wider grassroots game may be affected.
"Yet again sport and physical wellbeing is an afterthought," Wirral South MP McGovern tweeted. external-link .
Meanwhile, the Conservative chairman of the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) select committee called for exemptions.
"Today I was in touch with the minister for sport to request that the blanket ban on sports like tennis and golf be lifted," said Solihull MP Julian Knight.
"Government ought to allow the mixing of one other household in these socially distanced sports."
McGovern posted her message in response after the FA Women's National League (FAWNL) said it was waiting on guidance about what the new restrictions meant for its competition.
"The [DCMS] need to answer questions ASAP unless they want more sports to face collapse," she added.
"And we need to see a cross-government effort on physical and mental wellbeing."
The Premier League and other elite sports have been told they can continue behind closed doors.
It is not exactly clear how grassroots and amateur sport will be affected.
"We understand people will have a lot of questions and DCMS officials and ministers will be working through these and detailed implications with sectors over the coming days," said Oliver Dowden, the culture secretary.
Many facilities, including gyms and pools, must close, along with other indoor and outdoor leisure centres.
England Hockey says it is disappointed the new measures will mean no club or community hockey for at least a month.
Under the new restrictions:
People are being told to stay at home unless they have a specific reason to leave, such as education and work that cannot be done from home.
People are allowed to exercise outdoors alone, with their household or with one other person.
The Sports and Recreation Alliance, which represents UK national sports organisations including the FA and Rugby Football Union along with community sport, has warned the new measures may "prove to be the final nail in the coffin for a number of these clubs".
Chief executive Lisa Wainwright said: "The closure of our facilities will once again place a financial burden on thousands of community clubs who are already reeling from the initial lockdown and we fear that many may never reopen their doors without a comprehensive sports recovery fund provided by government."
The Sport for Development Coalition backed calls for more funding from the government as many sporting clubs, charities and local organisations "support mental wellbeing, contribute to tackling social isolation, facilitate community connections and engage young people excluded from education and employment".
Sport England said there were "difficult days ahead for many in our sector" but that "it is vital we do everything we can to continue to support people to keep active within what is permitted".
It added: "Sport England already has several live funding packages available to help support grassroots clubs and organisations who have lost vital income this year as well as help them enable people to be active within the rules and we're working hard with officials in government to help make wider financial support available."
Swimming pools will also have to close but Swim England chief executive Jane Nickerson says she will be "working in partnership with other indoor sports to lobby government", with meetings scheduled for Monday.
She added: "I am championing our clubs and the health benefits of swimming to the nation as this is a key message to government."
The Lawn Tennis Association says that, while indoor tennis will be halted, it will "make a case" to the government for outdoor tennis between two individuals from different households to be allowed in line with restrictions on exercise, adding that tennis is a "socially distanced sport with the net acting as a natural barrier".
People are being asked by the LTA to lobby their local MPs for tennis courts to stay open, allowing for singles and one-to-one coaching, and use by same households.
Golf courses and driving ranges have also been told to close but England Golf chief executive Jeremy Tomlinson says it will "respectfully challenge the government's rationale" over the decision.
"It is our sincere belief that it is now counter-productive to shut down a healthy pursuit which naturally lends itself to social distancing and is played in a Covid-secure manner in the open air," said Tomlinson in a letter of the England Golf website. external-link
Meanwhile, 11-time Paralympic gold medallist Baroness Grey-Thompson has written to Prime Minister Boris Johnson external-link urging him to keep gyms and leisure centres open during the new lockdown.
Grey-Thompson wants the facilities to stay open because of the "essential role they play in both our fight and recovery from this virus".
Analysis
BBC Sports editor Dan Roan
The major professional governing bodies will be relieved that, unlike in the spring during the first national lockdown, action can at least continue behind closed doors, but hopes of a quick return of spectators eight months after turnstiles closed have suffered a major setback.
The closure of gyms, pools and indoor sports facilities just a few months after they introduced strict hygiene and safety protocols enabling them to re-open, despite data showing comparatively low risk of transmission, will reinforce demands for a £1.5bn recovery fund for the sports sector, similar to the bail-out given to the culture and arts industry earlier this year.
The fear is that these latest restrictions could lead to thousands of job losses, cause many facilities to close, and adversely affect physical and mental health, just when it is needed most to help the country get through this crisis.


bbc--2020-11-01--'I was expecting an even tougher fight' - stylish Usyk beats Chisora on points

Oleksandr Usyk delivered a stylish and measured display to pick apart Derek Chisora in a points win that underlined his credentials at heavyweight .
An attack in the seventh sent Chisora staggering to the ropes as Usyk found ways to land while on the move .
Chisora worked hard but had no reply and lost 117-112 115-113 115-113 .
• None The fight as it happened In the immediate aftermath , Chisora said he felt he had done enough to beat the Ukrainian but the BBC 5 Live Boxing team at ringside at Wembley Arena felt Usyk comfortably merited the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to attend a heavyweight bout that was highly anticipated for the clash of styles on offer but WBA , WBO and IBF world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua was among those watching from ringside .
With this win , Usyk , 33 , remains mandatory challenger for Briton Joshua 's WBO belt and , while he may not have found the eye-catching knockout win fans so often long for at heavyweight , his skill set is obvious .
The craft , quick feet and general intelligence that saw him dominate at cruiserweight was on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ always looked to walk forward and engage , the movement from his rival ultimately dictated large spells of the fight .
Chisora brought the pressure and rugged style he had promised early on when he enjoyed his best period and Usyk - in just his second fight since stepping up to heavyweight - staggered after taking a shot in the opening 30 seconds .
Chisora looked to tire his opponent by working the body , while Usyk 's approach was to test his rival 's stamina with constant movement .
By the end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have Chisora in trouble just as the bell ended the round .
Usyk landed a clean left hook in the eighth and , with BBC 5 Live pundit Dillian Whyte questioning the guidance Chisora was receiving in his corner , the Briton was unable to dig out the kind of thrilling fightback that has endeared him to fans in recent years .
While Usyk only gave himself `` three out of 10 '' for the display , he will undoubtedly prove a tricky puzzle to solve in his new weight division .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on to face another gold medallist from the Games in Joshua if the British boxer still holds the WBO belt in 2021 .
Asked if his goal is to still become a world champion at heavyweight , Usyk replied : `` Absolutely .
The undisputed world heavyweight champion .
Not just world champion .
`` It is a real test at heavyweight .
Chisora is a big guy , a hard guy .
I was expecting the fight like that and an even tougher fight . ''
A dejected Chisora , who fell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , felt he had won , adding : `` I gave a few rounds away but I was pushing the pace .
But the judges saw it a different way .
`` He did very well .
I am gutted . ''
Usyk has pedigree and is a good mover so of course he can be a force .
I do n't see anything where I think 'wow this is crazy ' .
He 's a good mover that 's it .
I do n't know what advice Chisora was being given .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on .
`` I made Usyk an emphatic winner based on his much cleaner punching .
Chisora started well and had success with his plan of sticking close to Usyk in the early rounds .
By halfway though , Chisora 's aggression had waned and became spirited rather than effective , as Usyk took a lot of the punches on the arms and gloves .
`` Dillian Whyte joined us for the fight commentary and dismissed Usyk as a force in the heavyweight division .
But being the type of character he is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ experience , his first real test as a heavyweight . ''
Former world super-middleweight champion George Groves : I had it 9-3 Usyk .
Felt he took his foot off the gas when he did n't get Chisora out of there after the big seventh round .
Waited for the last onslaught from Chisora to come and pass but did n't fancy pushing for an early finish .
Great win nonetheless .
Olympic gold medallist Audley Harrison : Good , good fight - Derek fought his heart out and did everything he could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boxer versus the slugger match-up but the right man won .
But salute to Chisora for digging deep and having such a solid performance .
Former world-title challenger Paul Smith Jr : Had it 9-3 Usyk .
Chisora unfortunately did what a lot of fighters do against elite fighters and started in fourth gear .
Brave and very good effort from Chisora , tough as old boots and moves great for a heavyweight .

Usyk (right) stood up to Chisora's pressure in round one and visibly grew in confidence
Oleksandr Usyk delivered a stylish and measured display to pick apart Derek Chisora in a points win that underlined his credentials at heavyweight.
The former unified world cruiserweight champion moved with grace and picked punches beautifully to frustrate his British rival over 12 rounds.
An attack in the seventh sent Chisora staggering to the ropes as Usyk found ways to land while on the move.
Chisora worked hard but had no reply and lost 117-112 115-113 115-113.
In the immediate aftermath, Chisora said he felt he had done enough to beat the Ukrainian but the BBC 5 Live Boxing team at ringside at Wembley Arena felt Usyk comfortably merited the judges' decision.
Fans were unable to attend a heavyweight bout that was highly anticipated for the clash of styles on offer but WBA, WBO and IBF world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua was among those watching from ringside.
Chisora walked to the ring to the sound of Hotel California by The Eagles
With this win, Usyk, 33, remains mandatory challenger for Briton Joshua's WBO belt and, while he may not have found the eye-catching knockout win fans so often long for at heavyweight, his skill set is obvious.
The craft, quick feet and general intelligence that saw him dominate at cruiserweight was on display and while Chisora, 36, always looked to walk forward and engage, the movement from his rival ultimately dictated large spells of the fight.
Chisora brought the pressure and rugged style he had promised early on when he enjoyed his best period and Usyk - in just his second fight since stepping up to heavyweight - staggered after taking a shot in the opening 30 seconds.
Chisora looked to tire his opponent by working the body, while Usyk's approach was to test his rival's stamina with constant movement. By the end of the seventh, a combination looked to have Chisora in trouble just as the bell ended the round.
Usyk landed a clean left hook in the eighth and, with BBC 5 Live pundit Dillian Whyte questioning the guidance Chisora was receiving in his corner, the Briton was unable to dig out the kind of thrilling fightback that has endeared him to fans in recent years.
While Usyk only gave himself "three out of 10" for the display, he will undoubtedly prove a tricky puzzle to solve in his new weight division.
Usyk wants the world - reaction
Unified world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua was ringside and Usyk could yet face him in 2021
The 2012 Olympic champion could now move on to face another gold medallist from the Games in Joshua if the British boxer still holds the WBO belt in 2021.
Asked if his goal is to still become a world champion at heavyweight, Usyk replied: "Absolutely. The undisputed world heavyweight champion. Not just world champion.
"It is a real test at heavyweight. Chisora is a big guy, a hard guy. I was expecting the fight like that and an even tougher fight."
A dejected Chisora, who fell to his 10th defeat in 42 outings, felt he had won, adding: "I gave a few rounds away but I was pushing the pace. But the judges saw it a different way.
"He did very well. I am gutted."
Chisora's advice and Usyk will learn - analysis
Usyk now has 18 wins from 18 fights as a professional
British heavyweight Dillian Whyte on BBC Radio 5 Live:
Usyk has pedigree and is a good mover so of course he can be a force. I don't see anything where I think 'wow this is crazy'. He's a good mover that's it.
I don't know what advice Chisora was being given. I don't know what was going on.
BBC boxing correspondent Mike Costello:
"I made Usyk an emphatic winner based on his much cleaner punching. Chisora started well and had success with his plan of sticking close to Usyk in the early rounds. By halfway though, Chisora's aggression had waned and became spirited rather than effective, as Usyk took a lot of the punches on the arms and gloves.
"Dillian Whyte joined us for the fight commentary and dismissed Usyk as a force in the heavyweight division. But being the type of character he is, Usyk will have learned from this experience, his first real test as a heavyweight."
'The right man won' - reaction
Former world super-middleweight champion George Groves: I had it 9-3 Usyk. Felt he took his foot off the gas when he didn't get Chisora out of there after the big seventh round. Waited for the last onslaught from Chisora to come and pass but didn't fancy pushing for an early finish. Great win nonetheless.
Olympic gold medallist Audley Harrison: Good, good fight - Derek fought his heart out and did everything he could to break Usyk down ... a classic boxer versus the slugger match-up but the right man won. But salute to Chisora for digging deep and having such a solid performance.
Former world-title challenger Paul Smith Jr: Had it 9-3 Usyk. Chisora unfortunately did what a lot of fighters do against elite fighters and started in fourth gear. Brave and very good effort from Chisora, tough as old boots and moves great for a heavyweight.


bbc--2020-11-01--Windies players in IPL face NZ isolation until eve of tour

Last updated on .From the section Cricket West Indies face part of their squad being in isolation until the day of the first match of their tour of New Zealand , says coach Phil Simmons .
But others are still playing in the Indian Premier League and their later arrival means an isolation period that ends just before the opening Twenty20 international on 27 November .
`` The main T20 guys are in isolation until the morning of the first game .
`` The plus is that they will be coming from a high-quality tournament so they will be sharp @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the United Arab Emirates with Kieron Pollard , Nicholas Pooran and Shimron Hetmyer some of the Windies players involved .
All-rounder and Test captain Jason Holder is also playing in the IPL but he is not in the T20 squad , who are skippered by Pollard .
West Indies play three T20 internationals and two Test matches on their tour of New Zealand .
Simmons ' side were the first team to go on an international tour during the coronavirus pandemic when they played in England last summer .
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Last updated on .From the section Cricket
Kieron Pollard (right) is the Windies T20 captain and plays for Mumbai Indians in the IPL
West Indies face part of their squad being in isolation until the day of the first match of their tour of New Zealand, says coach Phil Simmons.
Some of the squad arrived in New Zealand on Friday and have gone into a mandatory 14-day isolation period.
But others are still playing in the Indian Premier League and their later arrival means an isolation period that ends just before the opening Twenty20 international on 27 November.
"It's a bit difficult," said Simmons.
"The main T20 guys are in isolation until the morning of the first game.
"The plus is that they will be coming from a high-quality tournament so they will be sharp."
The IPL is taking place in the United Arab Emirates with Kieron Pollard, Nicholas Pooran and Shimron Hetmyer some of the Windies players involved.
All-rounder and Test captain Jason Holder is also playing in the IPL but he is not in the T20 squad, who are skippered by Pollard.
West Indies play three T20 internationals and two Test matches on their tour of New Zealand.
Simmons' side were the first team to go on an international tour during the coronavirus pandemic when they played in England last summer.
Full tour dates
November
27 - first Twenty20 international, Auckland (d/n) (06:00 GMT)
29 - second Twenty20 international, Mount Maunganui (01:00 GMT)
30 - third Twenty20 international, Mount Maunganui (d/n) (06:00 GMT)
December
3-7 - first Test, Hamilton (22:00 GMT, 2-6 Dec)
11-15 - second Test, Wellington (Basin Reserve) (22:00 GMT, 10-14 Dec)


bbc--2020-11-01--US election 2020 polls: Who is ahead - Trump or Biden?

On his own health , 72 % of respondents said that Mr Trump did not take the `` risk of @ @ @ @ @ , '' while the same number said he failed to take `` the appropriate precautions @ @ @ @ @ personal health '' .

On his own health, 72% of respondents said that Mr Trump did not take the "risk of contracting the virus seriously enough," while the same number said he failed to take "the appropriate precautions when it came to his personal health".


bbc--2020-11-01--US Election 2020: Biden and Trump hit swing states

He predicted he would take the state again as he did in 2016 , and said that the state known @ @ @ @ @ did n't have any auto plants four years ago '' when he was elected .
@ @ @ @ @ car industry .
Your car industry was finished .
You would have had nothing left @ @ @ @ @

But don't set your alarm clocks just yet. Officials are already warning that we may have to wait longer - possibly days, even weeks - for the result this year because of the expected surge in postal ballots. The last time the result wasn't clear within a few hours was in 2000, when the winner wasn't confirmed until a Supreme Court ruling was made a month later.


bbc--2020-11-01--Covid: White House accuses top scientist Fauci of 'playing politics'

`` As a member of the [ US Coronavirus ] Task Force , Dr Fauci has a duty to express @ @ @ @ @ change in strategy , but he 's not done that , instead choosing to criticise @ @ @ @ @ and make his political leanings known by praising the president 's opponent , '' he @ @ @ @ @

"As a member of the [US Coronavirus] Task Force, Dr Fauci has a duty to express concerns or push for a change in strategy, but he's not done that, instead choosing to criticise the president in the media and make his political leanings known by praising the president's opponent," he added in a statement.


bbc--2020-11-02--US election: What's the worst that could happen?

With the presidential election looming , we asked Trump and Biden voters from across the US - what 's the @ @ @ @ @ your candidate lost ?

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bbc--2020-11-02--Covid 19: Prince William 'tested positive in April'

Prince William , second in line to the throne , did not tell anyone about his positive test result because @ @ @ @ @ going on and I did n't want to worry anyone '' , according to the @ @

Prince William, second in line to the throne, did not tell anyone about his positive test result because "there were important things going on and I didn't want to worry anyone", according to the Sun.


bbc--2020-11-02--Ethnic Mongolians battle to keep their language and culture alive in China

In recent years , the Chinese Government has faced damning criticism over its handling of ethnic minorities like the Uighurs @ @ @ @ @ the central government , which is dominated by China ’ s majority Han Chinese , @ @ @ @ @ language teaching , prompting rare protests in China ’ s northern border region .
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Additional camera by Lulu Luo

In recent years, the Chinese government has faced damning criticism over its handling of ethnic minorities like the Uighurs and also Tibetans.
Now the central government, which is dominated by China’s majority Han Chinese, has decided to reduce Mongolian language teaching, prompting rare protests in China’s northern border region.
China correspondent Stephen McDonell travelled to the Mongolian grasslands.
Shot and edited by Alex Shaw. Additional camera by Lulu Luo


bbc--2020-11-02--Robert Fisk, veteran UK journalist, dies aged 74

But he was also well known for his staunch criticism of the US and Israel .
In his 2005 book @ @ @ @ @ - The Conquest of the Middle East he wrote about the region 's history and @ @ @ @ @ conflicts on which he reported , expressing his criticism of US , UK and Israeli @ @

Journalism can be a dog-eat-dog trade. Fisk's colleagues were not always kind about his work. I was an admirer, eating up his vivid reportage from Beirut when I was at school, and was awestruck when first I met him. I'll miss Robert, his guts and his appetite for the fight, even though usually he followed a warm hello with some crack about the evils of television news or the BBC.


bbc--2020-11-01--Coronavirus: Spain's funeral homes strike as cases rise

He described the reports as `` totally unacceptable '' .
`` If this is confirmed , the pupils responsible will @ @ @ @ @ the uniform and will be excluded , '' he said .

He described the reports as "totally unacceptable". "If this is confirmed, the pupils responsible will not be worthy of wearing the uniform and will be excluded," he said.


bbc--2020-11-01--US Election 2020: Missouri officials cover noose near polling booths

County official Cindy Elmore said , quoted by the Kansas City Star newspaper , that the noose was a replica @ @ @ @ @ exhibit in the county building hosting the voting booths .
It had `` nothing to @ @ @ @ @ '' , she added .

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bbc--2020-11-01--Sir Bobby Charlton: England World Cup winner diagnosed with dementia

Last updated on .From the section Football England World Cup winner and Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton has been diagnosed with dementia .
Sir Bobby , 83 , won three league titles , a European Cup and an FA Cup with United during 17 years at Old Trafford .
`` Stay strong , we love you , '' said United striker Marcus Rashford .
His wife , Lady Norma Charlton , expressed the hope that the knowledge of his diagnosis - first reported by the Telegraph - could help others .
Manchester United said in a statement : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this terrible disease has afflicted Sir Bobby Charlton and we continue to offer our love and support to Sir Bobby and his family . ''
Rashford , 23 , said on Instagram : `` Sir Bobby , you are my hero and I am devastated that you are having to go through this .
`` I filmed alongside this man as a child and was in awe .
I still am when I see you .
This man , from day one , was everything I wanted to be .
Kind , professional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United in 1953 , he scored 249 goals in 758 games for the club , long-standing records which were eventually broken by Wayne Rooney in 2017 and Ryan Giggs in 2008 respectively .
Born in Ashington , Northumberland , he remained England 's record goal scorer until Rooney surpassed him against Switzerland in September 2015 .
At the age of 20 , Sir Bobby was a survivor of the Munich air crash of 1958 in which 23 people died , including eight of his Manchester United team-mates .
He inspired United to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scoring twice in the final , and was awarded the Ballon d'Or in 1966 after playing every minute of England 's World Cup victory .
Sir Bobby came second in the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award in 1958 and 1959 .
In 2008 , he received the lifetime achievement award .
United renamed Old Trafford 's South Stand in honour of Sir Bobby in 2016 .
Sir Bobby is the fifth member of England 's 1966 World Cup-winning side to be diagnosed with dementia .
In addition to his brother , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Peters and Ray Wilson - who died in 2019 and 2018 respectively - also had the condition .
Stiles , Peters and Wilson were diagnosed with it while still in their sixties .
In a BBC documentary screened in 2017 , Stiles ' son John told former England captain Alan Shearer he was `` utterly convinced '' heading a football was responsible for his father 's dementia .
A study by Glasgow University in 2019 found former professional footballers are three and a half times more likely to die of dementia than people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ general population .
The study began after claims that former West Brom striker Jeff Astle died at the age of 59 because of repeated head trauma and compared deaths of 7,676 ex-players to 23,000 from the general population .
The inquest into Astle 's death found heading heavy leather footballs repeatedly had contributed to trauma to his brain , but research by the Football Association and the Professional Footballers ' Association was later dropped because of what were said to be technical flaws .
Astle 's daughter , Dawn , said `` players @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a statistic '' after she was left `` staggered '' by the study 's findings .
In response , the FA launched new coaching guidelines to restrict the amount of heading by under-18 players in training .
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Last updated on .From the section Football
Sir Bobby Charlton regularly attended matches at Old Trafford
England World Cup winner and Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton has been diagnosed with dementia.
The news follows the deaths of his older brother Jack in July and fellow World Cup-winner Nobby Stiles on Friday, both of whom had also been diagnosed with dementia.
Sir Bobby, 83, won three league titles, a European Cup and an FA Cup with United during 17 years at Old Trafford.
"Stay strong, we love you," said United striker Marcus Rashford.
His wife, Lady Norma Charlton, expressed the hope that the knowledge of his diagnosis - first reported by the Telegraph external-link - could help others.
Manchester United said in a statement: "Everyone at Manchester United is saddened that this terrible disease has afflicted Sir Bobby Charlton and we continue to offer our love and support to Sir Bobby and his family."
Rashford, 23, said on Instagram: "Sir Bobby, you are my hero and I am devastated that you are having to go through this.
"I filmed alongside this man as a child and was in awe. I still am when I see you. This man, from day one, was everything I wanted to be. Kind, professional, caring, talented."
Air crash survivor and Ballon d'Or winner
Joining United in 1953, he scored 249 goals in 758 games for the club, long-standing records which were eventually broken by Wayne Rooney in 2017 and Ryan Giggs in 2008 respectively.
Born in Ashington, Northumberland, he remained England's record goal scorer until Rooney surpassed him against Switzerland in September 2015.
At the age of 20, Sir Bobby was a survivor of the Munich air crash of 1958 in which 23 people died, including eight of his Manchester United team-mates.
He inspired United to a first European Cup win in 1968, scoring twice in the final, and was awarded the Ballon d'Or in 1966 after playing every minute of England's World Cup victory.
Sir Bobby came second in the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award in 1958 and 1959. In 2008, he received the lifetime achievement award.
United renamed Old Trafford's South Stand in honour of Sir Bobby in 2016.
Dementia in football
Sir Bobby is the fifth member of England's 1966 World Cup-winning side to be diagnosed with dementia.
In addition to his brother, Jack, and Stiles, both Martin Peters and Ray Wilson - who died in 2019 and 2018 respectively - also had the condition.
Stiles, Peters and Wilson were diagnosed with it while still in their sixties. In a BBC documentary screened in 2017, Stiles' son John told former England captain Alan Shearer he was "utterly convinced" heading a football was responsible for his father's dementia.
A study by Glasgow University in 2019 found former professional footballers are three and a half times more likely to die of dementia than people of the same age range in the general population.
The study began after claims that former West Brom striker Jeff Astle died at the age of 59 because of repeated head trauma and compared deaths of 7,676 ex-players to 23,000 from the general population.
The inquest into Astle's death found heading heavy leather footballs repeatedly had contributed to trauma to his brain, but research by the Football Association and the Professional Footballers' Association was later dropped because of what were said to be technical flaws.
Astle's daughter, Dawn, said "players who have suffered dementia must not be a statistic" after she was left "staggered" by the study's findings.
In response, the FA launched new coaching guidelines to restrict the amount of heading by under-18 players in training.


bbc--2020-11-01--Lyon attack: Suspect in Orthodox priest shooting released

In a statement on Saturday night , Lyon 's public prosecutor , Nicolas Jacquet , said `` a person who @ @ @ @ @ given by the initial witnesses has been placed in police custody '' .
He added @ @ @ @ @ been carrying a weapon at the time of his arrest .

In a statement on Saturday night, Lyon's public prosecutor, Nicolas Jacquet, said "a person who could correspond to the description given by the initial witnesses has been placed in police custody". He added that the suspect had not been carrying a weapon at the time of his arrest.


bbc--2020-11-01--Thai monarchy: Royalists stage show of support for the king

Thousands of supporters of Thailand 's monarchy have taken to the streets in a show of support for the king @ @ @ @ @ Grand Palace in Bangkok on Sunday to catch a glimpse of King Maha Vajiralongkorn and @ @ @ @ @ chants of `` we will live loyally , die faithfully '' and `` long live @ @ @ @ @ comes after months of anti-monarchist protests calling for royal reforms , including a curb on @ @ @

Thousands of supporters of Thailand's monarchy have taken to the streets in a show of support for the king.
People waited near the Grand Palace in Bangkok on Sunday to catch a glimpse of King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida.
There were chants of "we will live loyally, die faithfully" and "long live the King."
It comes after months of anti-monarchist protests calling for royal reforms, including a curb on the powers.


bbc--2020-11-02--Ant Group: How it became a financial giant

Chinese financial technology giant Ant Group is set to make the world 's largest stock market debut when its shares @ @ @ @ @ .
Asia business correspondent Karishma Vaswani explains how Ant started life as part of the @ @ @ @ @ grew to establish its own empire .

Asia business correspondent Karishma Vaswani explains how China's Ant Group started life as part of the Alibaba colony and how it grew to establish its own empire as a financial technology giant.
Produced and edited by Christine Hah


bbc--2020-11-02--What if your pet could 'talk'?

What if your pet could 'talk'?

It 's hard enough training your dog to respond to `` sit '' but now there may be a new @ @ @ @ @ talk to you .
A new device could help teach your dog to communicate using @ @ @ @ @ .
But does it really work ?
And are there other ways to that pets @ @ @ @

It's hard enough training your dog to respond to "sit" but now there may be a new way for your pets to talk to you.
A new device could help teach your dog to communicate using a set of coloured buttons.
But does it really work? And are there other ways to that pets can 'talk'?
Video edited and produced by: Miriam O'Donkor.


bbc--2020-11-02--Unmasking the Pyramid Kings - Crowd1 scam targets Africa

The best scams always come in disguise .
And Crowd1 may be one of the the most audacious scams out @ @ @ @ @ a high-tech marketing business that ’ s making a ton of money for people across @ @ @ @ @ is a smartphone and some hustle .
But behind the promises and the hype , @ @ @ @ @ Ayanda Charlie finds some ugly truths , some wealthy scammers , and a whole pyramid @ @ @

The best scams always come in disguise. And Crowd1 may be one of the most audacious scams out there.
It looks like a high-tech marketing business that’s making a ton of money for people across Africa. All you need is a smartphone and some hustle.
But behind the promises and the hype, BBC Africa Eye’s Ayanda Charlie finds some ugly truths, some wealthy scammers, and a whole pyramid of lies.
For more about how pyramid schemes work, click here - and you can watch the full Africa Eye investigation into Crowd1 here.
Investigator & Producer: Aliaume Leroy
Director & Video Editor: Suzanne Vanhooymissen
Executive Producer: Daniel Adamson


bbc--2020-11-02--IVF treatment: 'Grieving for the child you can't have'

A campaigner for NHS-funded IVF has said she `` reached crisis point '' after discovering she was infertile .
Amber @ @ @ @ @ husband Marco , from Peterborough , have been trying for a baby for about six @ @ @ @ @ unsuccessful cycles of IVF .
She has shared her journey on Instagram and YouTube , @ @ @ @ @ and subscribers .
They had to pay for the treatment , which is not currently @ @ @ @ @ Cambridgeshire , Mid Essex or Basildon and Brentwood , and she has started a petition @ @ @ @ @ said : `` After I was diagnosed as being infertile , I reached a crisis @ @ @ @ @ in a very good mental state at all .
You 're almost grieving for the @ @ @ @ @ have . ''
A Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group spokeswoman said : `` Couples @ @ @ @ @ hospital for further tests to investigate the cause of their infertility , and many of @ @ @ @ @ treated without the need to go on to have IVF . ''

A campaigner for NHS-funded IVF has said she "reached crisis point" after discovering she was infertile.
Amber Izzo, 26, and husband Marco, from Peterborough, have been trying for a baby for about six years and have had two unsuccessful cycles of IVF.
She has shared her journey on Instagram and YouTube, gaining more than 5,000 followers and subscribers.
They had to pay for the treatment, which is not currently offered by the NHS in Cambridgeshire, Mid Essex or Basildon and Brentwood, and she has started a petition to change it.
She said: "After I was diagnosed as being infertile, I reached a crisis point and really was not in a very good mental state at all. You're almost grieving for the child that you can't have."
A Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group spokeswoman said: "Couples can still be referred to hospital for further tests to investigate the cause of their infertility, and many of these causes can be successfully treated without the need to go on to have IVF."


bbc--2020-11-02--Geneva: Why the world's highest minimum wage was needed

Businesses offering less than 23 francs an hour will now have to give employees a pay rise .
To have @ @ @ @ @ in the middle of the Covid pandemic and a drastic drop in profits could cause @ @ @ @ @ fears Vincent Subilia of Geneva 's Chamber of Commerce .

Businesses offering less than 23 francs an hour will now have to give employees a pay rise. To have to bear this new cost in the middle of the Covid pandemic and a drastic drop in profits could cause more harm than good, fears Vincent Subilia of Geneva's Chamber of Commerce.


bbc--2020-11-02--Could Israeli-Arab peace deals spark an arms race?

He told the Jerusalem Post that it would take years , Israel would not lose its qualitative military edge , @ @ @ @ @ benefit greatly from `` a strong ally situated across the Strait of Hormuz from Iran @ @ @ @ @ a `` political assault from the 'pro-Iran ' crowd '' , he said .

He told the Jerusalem Post that it would take years, Israel would not lose its qualitative military edge, and that the country would benefit greatly from "a strong ally situated across the Strait of Hormuz from Iran". Criticism was just a "political assault from the 'pro-Iran' crowd", he said.


bbc--2020-11-02--Churails: Why a feminist detective show was banned in Pakistan

Sara is not just `` a perfect wife '' ... there 's more to her than you can imagine .
@ @ @ @ @ ZEE5 Artwork by @ samyaarif Photographed by @ humayunmemon .
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# @ @ @ @ @ # ChurailTribe # Churails @ zindagiofficial @ ZEE5Premium @ ZEE5APAC @ ZEE5MENA @ wearechurails

In an interview with prominent Indian newspaper The Hindu, the four leads of the show said: "Churails is not a happy meal. Everybody can't love it. All four of us are, in our own right, advocates of something as simple as civil liberties and equality for all."


bbc--2020-11-01--Bale heads winner against Brighton to send Spurs second

Last updated on .From the section Premier League Gareth Bale 's first goal since re-signing for Tottenham helped his side beat Brighton to go second in the Premier League table .
Tariq Lamptey scored a controversial equaliser , the exciting 20-year-old sweeping home after Solly March appeared to foul Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg in the build-up .
Referee Graham Scott consulted the pitchside monitor before allowing the goal to stand , much to Tottenham 's disbelief , before substitute Bale had the final say .
The Wales forward powered home a cross by Sergio Reguilon past debutant Brighton keeper Robert Sanchez , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Bale celebrated his first Spurs goal in seven years and 166 days as though he had won the Champions League again , wheeling away to celebrate with his jubilant team-mates .
Jose Mourinho turned the clock back in an attempt to get his Tottenham tenure moving into the future when he brought Bale back to the club he left in 2013 for Real Madrid .
Bale was derided in Spain as more golfer than footballer after being marginalised by coach Zinedine Zidane but he played a key role as Spurs climbed two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a reaction following his side 's surprise Europa League defeat at Royal Antwerp on Thursday , a game in which he made four changes at half-time .
He got one although his side were made to battle hard against Brighton , who cancelled out Kane 's opener in highly contentious circumstances before Bale stole the headlines .
Erik Lamela hit the post and Kane missed a great chance from close range to score his landmark 150th top-flight goal , yet this was not vintage Spurs .
But for the second successive league game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three points .
Brighton played without a recognised striker , with leading scorer Neal Maupay left out of the 18 .
In addition , the visitors gave a debut to keeper Sanchez , whose last competitive match was against Rotherham United for Rochdale in League One last season .
But Graham Potter 's side played some good football and in Lamptey , who was a bundle of energy , they have one of the most exceptional young talents in the Premier League .
His first career goal came from a pass by Pascal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Premier League goals for Brighton , double that of any other player at the club .
The worry for Potter is his side are not winning enough games .
Despite enjoying more possession than Spurs , it is now one victory in seven league matches .
'Tottenham fans love Gareth ' - what they said Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho , speaking to BBC Match of the Day : `` It was n't a surprise because I knew Brighton were a very good team with a very good coach .
They created lots of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reaction after they equalised . ''
On Brighton 's controversial equaliser : `` I have to try and stay away from this .
I do n't know what to say . ''
On Gareth Bale 's winner : `` We were in need of a goal and I 've been telling you for a couple of weeks that Bale is improving .
I know he does n't have 90 minutes of Premier League in his legs .
`` The good thing with him is he is very intelligent , very experienced and very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are using the Europa League matches to improve his condition and today he scored a winning goal , which is a great feeling for the team .
It 's also a great feeling for the fans because Tottenham fans love Gareth . ''
Brighton boss Graham Potter : `` There is a little bit of a talking point about our penalty decision .
It is another conversation around refereeing and VAR , which I am not too interested in .
`` I ca n't control what they do , when I saw them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kane 's one .
I 'd rather focus on our performance , it was really , really good .
`` I 'm disappointed with the result , but really pleased with the positives .
We pushed Tottenham hard and are disappointed to come away with nothing . ''
• None Harry Kane has moved into the top-10 all-time Premier League goals list , notching his 149th strike to move level with Les Ferdinand .
• None Only the bottom three sides have lost more games in the Premier League this season than Brighton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( 14 points ) end the day as high as second in the Premier League table for the first time since February 2019 under Mauricio Pochettino .
• None Of the 12 players to have taken at least 25 Premier League penalties , only Matt Le Tissier ( 96 % ) and Thierry Henry ( 92 % ) have a higher penalty conversion rate than Harry Kane ( 88 % , 22/25 ) .
Tottenham are off to Bulgaria to face Ludogorets in the Europa League on Thursday ( 17:55 GMT ) , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Friday at home to Burnley in the Premier League ( 17:30 GMT ) .
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Last updated on .From the section Premier League
Gareth Bale scored his first headed goal in the Premier League since October 2012
Gareth Bale's first goal since re-signing for Tottenham helped his side beat Brighton to go second in the Premier League table.
In an action-packed game, Harry Kane put Spurs ahead from the penalty spot, his 149th Premier League goal, after a video assistant referee check deemed Adam Lallana had fouled the England captain.
Tariq Lamptey scored a controversial equaliser, the exciting 20-year-old sweeping home after Solly March appeared to foul Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg in the build-up.
Referee Graham Scott consulted the pitchside monitor before allowing the goal to stand, much to Tottenham's disbelief, before substitute Bale had the final say.
The Wales forward powered home a cross by Sergio Reguilon past debutant Brighton keeper Robert Sanchez, his first Spurs goal since May 2013.
Bale to the rescue
Bale celebrated his first Spurs goal in seven years and 166 days as though he had won the Champions League again, wheeling away to celebrate with his jubilant team-mates.
Jose Mourinho turned the clock back in an attempt to get his Tottenham tenure moving into the future when he brought Bale back to the club he left in 2013 for Real Madrid.
Bale was derided in Spain as more golfer than footballer after being marginalised by coach Zinedine Zidane but he played a key role as Spurs climbed two points behind leaders Liverpool.
Gareth Bale describes winner for Tottenham against Brighton as 'amazing feeling'
Mourinho demanded a reaction following his side's surprise Europa League defeat at Royal Antwerp on Thursday, a game in which he made four changes at half-time.
He got one although his side were made to battle hard against Brighton, who cancelled out Kane's opener in highly contentious circumstances before Bale stole the headlines.
Erik Lamela hit the post and Kane missed a great chance from close range to score his landmark 150th top-flight goal, yet this was not vintage Spurs.
But for the second successive league game they dug deep to come away with three points.
Lamptey again catches the eye
Brighton played without a recognised striker, with leading scorer Neal Maupay left out of the 18.
In addition, the visitors gave a debut to keeper Sanchez, whose last competitive match was against Rotherham United for Rochdale in League One last season.
But Graham Potter's side played some good football and in Lamptey, who was a bundle of energy, they have one of the most exceptional young talents in the Premier League.
His first career goal came from a pass by Pascal Gross, who has now assisted 16 Premier League goals for Brighton, double that of any other player at the club.
The worry for Potter is his side are not winning enough games.
Despite enjoying more possession than Spurs, it is now one victory in seven league matches.
'Tottenham fans love Gareth' - what they said
Mourinho 'misses' football before VAR
Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho, speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "It wasn't a surprise because I knew Brighton were a very good team with a very good coach. They created lots of difficulties but we had a very good reaction after they equalised."
On Brighton's controversial equaliser: "I have to try and stay away from this. I don't know what to say."
On Gareth Bale's winner: "We were in need of a goal and I've been telling you for a couple of weeks that Bale is improving. I know he doesn't have 90 minutes of Premier League in his legs.
"The good thing with him is he is very intelligent, very experienced and very Tottenham. He understands.
"We are using the Europa League matches to improve his condition and today he scored a winning goal, which is a great feeling for the team. It's also a great feeling for the fans because Tottenham fans love Gareth."
Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 Brighton & Hove Albion: Graham Potter happy with performance
Brighton boss Graham Potter: "There is a little bit of a talking point about our penalty decision. It is another conversation around refereeing and VAR, which I am not too interested in.
"I can't control what they do, when I saw them live I wasn't sure about Harry Kane's one. I'd rather focus on our performance, it was really, really good.
"I'm disappointed with the result, but really pleased with the positives. We pushed Tottenham hard and are disappointed to come away with nothing."
Kane breaks into all-time top 10 - the stats
Harry Kane has moved into the top-10 all-time Premier League goals list, notching his 149th strike to move level with Les Ferdinand.
Only the bottom three sides have lost more games in the Premier League this season than Brighton (four).
Tottenham (14 points) end the day as high as second in the Premier League table for the first time since February 2019 under Mauricio Pochettino.
Of the 12 players to have taken at least 25 Premier League penalties, only Matt Le Tissier (96%) and Thierry Henry (92%) have a higher penalty conversion rate than Harry Kane (88%, 22/25).
What's next?
Tottenham are off to Bulgaria to face Ludogorets in the Europa League on Thursday (17:55 GMT), while Brighton are back in action on Friday at home to Burnley in the Premier League (17:30 GMT).
Player of the match Bale Gareth Bale with an average of 7.58 Tottenham Tottenham Hotspur Tottenham Hotspur
Brighton Brighton & Hove Albion Brighton & Hove Albion Tottenham Hotspur Avg Squad number 9 Player name Bale Average rating 7.58 Squad number 10 Player name Kane Average rating 7.19 Squad number 3 Player name Reguilón Average rating 7.08 Squad number 5 Player name Højbjerg Average rating 6.79 Squad number 7 Player name Son Heung-min Average rating 6.64 Squad number 18 Player name Lo Celso Average rating 6.55 Squad number 4 Player name Alderweireld Average rating 6.49 Squad number 1 Player name Lloris Average rating 6.42 Squad number 17 Player name Sissoko Average rating 6.29 Squad number 11 Player name Lamela Average rating 6.21 Squad number 15 Player name Dier Average rating 6.16 Squad number 28 Player name Ndombele Average rating 6.14 Squad number 2 Player name Doherty Average rating 6.11 Squad number 33 Player name Davies Average rating 6.09 Brighton & Hove Albion Avg Squad number 2 Player name Lamptey Average rating 7.07 Squad number 14 Player name Lallana Average rating 6.02 Squad number 26 Player name Sánchez Average rating 5.93 Squad number 8 Player name Bissouma Average rating 5.74 Squad number 13 Player name Groß Average rating 5.70 Squad number 3 Player name White Average rating 5.69 Squad number 34 Player name Veltman Average rating 5.66 Squad number 20 Player name March Average rating 5.63 Squad number 11 Player name Trossard Average rating 5.59 Squad number 4 Player name Webster Average rating 5.58 Squad number 33 Player name Burn Average rating 5.55 Squad number 10 Player name Mac Allister Average rating 5.40 Squad number 30 Player name Bernardo Average rating 5.14 Squad number 18 Player name Welbeck Average rating 5.05


bbc--2020-11-01--Hamilton wins Emilia Romagna GP as Mercedes seal constructors' title

Lewis Hamilton moved to the brink of a seventh world title with victory in the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix .
In the drivers ' title chase , Hamilton is 85 points clear of Bottas , who was promoted to second when Red Bull 's Max Verstappen suffered a puncture .
Hamilton will win the title at the next race as long as Bottas does not out-score him by more than seven points .
Williams driver George Russell was on target to score his first F1 points but the Briton crashed while trying to warm his tyres behind the safety car @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after making a poor start , but had moved into a winning position before the virtual safety car made his victory certain .
The race had been shaping up for a tense scenario , one in which the advantage was with Hamilton .
He decided to stay out longer before his pit stop - after Bottas and Verstappen had stopped for fresh tyres - to try to extend enough of a lead to stop and stay in front .
Bottas was struggling with a damaged car - a large piece of Ferrari debris @ @ @ @ @ @ @ behind the front wheels and costing at least 0.5secs a lap - and holding off Verstappen , and Hamilton put in a string of fastest laps to extend his advantage .
The Finn had just been told by his engineer that he was `` one second unsafe to Lewis '' - meaning that Hamilton had enough of a lead to pit and emerge still in the lead - when race director Michael Masi called the virtual safety car to recover Esteban Ocon 's stricken Renault .
The safety car was out for not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pits for his fresh tyres and he was able to emerge with a four-second lead and cruise to the flag .
Bottas appeared to have lost second place to Verstappen when he made one too many mistakes locking his front wheels into Rivazza .
On lap 42 , the Finn ran wide and just slipped on to the edge of the gravel , allowing Verstappen to close up and pass into Tamburello at the start of the next lap .
But a right-rear puncture 10 laps later smashed his suspension and sent him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back to second .
More jeopardy than it looked Although Hamilton appeared to be in control once he took the lead , there were concerns in the Mercedes pit .
They were noticing vibrations from his rear tyres in the second part of the race - a tell-tale sign of a potential imminent failure - and Mercedes began to think they would need to stop again .
As a result of this concern , once Verstappen 's tyre had failed , Mercedes would have stopped both cars for fresh tyres regardless of whether @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not .
It is not yet known why Verstappen 's tyre failed .
It was well within the expected wear life and Pirelli will investigate whether the failure was caused by debris or was influenced by certain circuit characteristics that put extra strain into tyres - notably a high-grip track surface and kerbs that put a lot of energy through the tyres .
Verstappen 's crash meant the safety car was sent out to clear the damage and it led to an action-packed fight for third place in the closing laps .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lost control trying to warm up his tyres , sliding into the barrier .
The highly rated Briton , who will drive for Williams again next season , cut a dejected figure as he walked away from his wrecked car , then sat against fencing and struck his knee several times in frustration .
Renault 's Daniel Ricciardo , Ferrari 's Charles Leclerc and Red Bull 's Alexander Albon decided not to stop for fresh tyres , to protect track position , while Racing Point 's Sergio Perez , Alpha Tauri 's Daniil @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Lando Norris stopped for fresh soft tyres , as the Mercedes cars had done at the front .
At the restart , Ricciardo , Leclerc and Albon struggled with getting their tyres up to temperature and Kvyat shot past Albon and Perez in one move into Tamburello , before passing Leclerc up the hill out of Tosa .
But Ricciardo managed to hold off the Russian to take his and Renault 's second podium in three races , with Kvyat an impressive fourth , making up for his team-mate Pierre Gasly , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an engine problem in the early laps .
Leclerc managed to hold off Perez for fifth , with the McLarens of Sainz and Norris seventh and eighth .
Albon spun as Kvyat passed him at the Villeneuve chicane and resumed to finish 15th and last - not what he needed when his seat is at risk for 2021 .
What happens next ?
A two-week break before the Turkish Grand Prix , when F1 returns to the Istanbul Park circuit , a great track with a famous , high-speed triple apex left-hander that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they said Hamilton : `` It was an exhausting race , the speed we were having to go after a poor start .
It is very overwhelming right now .
I look at my crew and I know all the men and women here and back in the factory and they are the unsung heroes . ''
Bottas : `` I think [ the damage ] made quite a big impact today .
The start was good , that was one of the main things to get right today .
I was pushing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I had to push over all of my limits which led to a few mistakes .
Unlucky . ''
Ricciardo : `` It was a bizarre one , I 'm not sure what happened to Max but that put us in the fight for a podium .
[ Team boss ] Cyril [ Abiteboul ] will not be getting another tattoo though . ''
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Lewis Hamilton moved to the brink of a seventh world title with victory in the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.
A one-two for Mercedes with Valtteri Bottas second sealed a record seventh consecutive constructors' championship.
In the drivers' title chase, Hamilton is 85 points clear of Bottas, who was promoted to second when Red Bull's Max Verstappen suffered a puncture.
Hamilton will win the title at the next race as long as Bottas does not out-score him by more than seven points.
Williams driver George Russell was on target to score his first F1 points but the Briton crashed while trying to warm his tyres behind the safety car.
How did Hamilton win?
Hamilton joined Ricciardo in doing a 'shoey' on the podium
Hamilton dropped behind Verstappen to third after making a poor start, but had moved into a winning position before the virtual safety car made his victory certain.
The race had been shaping up for a tense scenario, one in which the advantage was with Hamilton.
He decided to stay out longer before his pit stop - after Bottas and Verstappen had stopped for fresh tyres - to try to extend enough of a lead to stop and stay in front.
Bottas was struggling with a damaged car - a large piece of Ferrari debris was trapped in his 'barge boards' behind the front wheels and costing at least 0.5secs a lap - and holding off Verstappen, and Hamilton put in a string of fastest laps to extend his advantage.
The Finn had just been told by his engineer that he was "one second unsafe to Lewis" - meaning that Hamilton had enough of a lead to pit and emerge still in the lead - when race director Michael Masi called the virtual safety car to recover Esteban Ocon's stricken Renault.
The safety car was out for not much longer than Hamilton was in the pits for his fresh tyres and he was able to emerge with a four-second lead and cruise to the flag.
Bottas appeared to have lost second place to Verstappen when he made one too many mistakes locking his front wheels into Rivazza.
On lap 42, the Finn ran wide and just slipped on to the edge of the gravel, allowing Verstappen to close up and pass into Tamburello at the start of the next lap.
But a right-rear puncture 10 laps later smashed his suspension and sent him spinning into the gravel, promoting Bottas back to second.
More jeopardy than it looked
Although Hamilton appeared to be in control once he took the lead, there were concerns in the Mercedes pit.
They were noticing vibrations from his rear tyres in the second part of the race - a tell-tale sign of a potential imminent failure - and Mercedes began to think they would need to stop again.
As a result of this concern, once Verstappen's tyre had failed, Mercedes would have stopped both cars for fresh tyres regardless of whether there had been a safety car or not.
It is not yet known why Verstappen's tyre failed. It was well within the expected wear life and Pirelli will investigate whether the failure was caused by debris or was influenced by certain circuit characteristics that put extra strain into tyres - notably a high-grip track surface and kerbs that put a lot of energy through the tyres.
A frantic final few laps
Verstappen's crash meant the safety car was sent out to clear the damage and it led to an action-packed fight for third place in the closing laps.
But before the safety car period ended Russell lost control trying to warm up his tyres, sliding into the barrier.
The highly rated Briton, who will drive for Williams again next season, cut a dejected figure as he walked away from his wrecked car, then sat against fencing and struck his knee several times in frustration.
Renault's Daniel Ricciardo, Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Red Bull's Alexander Albon decided not to stop for fresh tyres, to protect track position, while Racing Point's Sergio Perez, Alpha Tauri's Daniil Kvyat and the McLarens of Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris stopped for fresh soft tyres, as the Mercedes cars had done at the front.
At the restart, Ricciardo, Leclerc and Albon struggled with getting their tyres up to temperature and Kvyat shot past Albon and Perez in one move into Tamburello, before passing Leclerc up the hill out of Tosa.
But Ricciardo managed to hold off the Russian to take his and Renault's second podium in three races, with Kvyat an impressive fourth, making up for his team-mate Pierre Gasly, who had qualified there, retiring with an engine problem in the early laps.
Leclerc managed to hold off Perez for fifth, with the McLarens of Sainz and Norris seventh and eighth.
Albon spun as Kvyat passed him at the Villeneuve chicane and resumed to finish 15th and last - not what he needed when his seat is at risk for 2021.
Driver of the day
Verstappen drove outstandingly well to pressure the Mercedes of Bottas throughout, eventually forcing the Finn into a mistake and passing for second. He deserved the position he lost with his puncture
What happens next?
A two-week break before the Turkish Grand Prix, when F1 returns to the Istanbul Park circuit, a great track with a famous, high-speed triple apex left-hander that has hosted some exciting races.
What they said
Hamilton: "It was an exhausting race, the speed we were having to go after a poor start. It is very overwhelming right now. I look at my crew and I know all the men and women here and back in the factory and they are the unsung heroes."
Bottas: "I think [the damage] made quite a big impact today. The start was good, that was one of the main things to get right today. I was pushing hard to avoid Max getting through. I had to push over all of my limits which led to a few mistakes. Unlucky."
Ricciardo: "It was a bizarre one, I'm not sure what happened to Max but that put us in the fight for a podium. [Team boss] Cyril [Abiteboul] will not be getting another tattoo though."
The winning trophies carries a 0.14 carat diamond marking the location where Senna lost his life at Imola in 1994


bbc--2020-11-01--Ronaldo scores twice on return from Covid-19 as Juventus win at Spezia

Last updated on .From the section European Football Substitute Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice on his return after two weeks out @ @ @ @ @ at Serie A rookies Spezia .
His second was a cheeky Panenka penalty after Adrien @ @ @ @ @ given Juve a two-goal advantage .
Alvaro Morata gave the visitors the lead with a @ @ @ @ @ Pobega equalised for Spezia .
The Turin club move up to second in the table @ @ @ @ @ behind leaders AC Milan .
Ronaldo , who tested positive on 13 October , expressed @ @ @ @ @ after failing to produce a negative result on the eve of his side 's Champions @ @ @ @ @ Wednesday .
After finally being cleared to play on Friday , the former Real Madrid @ @ @ @ @ substitute by coach Andrea Pirlo , who brought him on in the 56th minute .
@ @ @ @ @ scored when he took the ball around goalkeeper Ivan Provedel .
His second , and @ @ @ @ @ 14 minutes from time after Federico Chiesa had been fouled in the area .

Last updated on .From the section European Football
Cristiano Ronaldo (right) has scored five times in four league games for Juventus this season
Substitute Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice on his return after two weeks out with Covid-19 as Juventus won at Serie A rookies Spezia.
The 35-year-old, who missed four games, slotted in to make it 2-1 three minutes after coming on in the second half.
His second was a cheeky Panenka penalty after Adrien Rabiot's cool finish had given Juve a two-goal advantage.
Alvaro Morata gave the visitors the lead with a low angled strike before Tommaso Pobega equalised for Spezia.
The Turin club move up to second in the table with 12 points, four behind leaders AC Milan.
Ronaldo, who tested positive on 13 October, expressed his frustration on social media after failing to produce a negative result on the eve of his side's Champions League match against Barcelona on Wednesday.
After finally being cleared to play on Friday, the former Real Madrid forward was named as a substitute by coach Andrea Pirlo, who brought him on in the 56th minute. Three minutes later, Ronaldo scored when he took the ball around goalkeeper Ivan Provedel.
His second, and Juve's fourth, came 14 minutes from time after Federico Chiesa had been fouled in the area.


bbc--2020-11-01--Aubameyang penalty gives Arsenal first win at Man Utd in 14 years

Last updated on .From the section Premier League Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 's second-half penalty gave Arsenal their first Premier League away win over Manchester United since 2006 .
United tried to rally but came no closer to an equaliser than when Donny van de Beek 's cross-shot flicked off Mohamed Elneny and then into the face of goalkeeper Bernd Leno before bouncing to safety off a post .
It was not the greatest contest between two clubs who used to fight it out for the biggest prizes but are now a pale imitation of their former selves .
While Arsenal will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this was not the kind of United performance that did justice to the memory of club legend Nobby Stiles , who died on Friday .
Pogba is the most high-profile figure in the United midfield that World Cup winner Stiles used to operate in .
But the Frenchman had a day to forget , giving the ball away too cheaply when his side attacked and needlessly fouling Bellerin to turn the contest Arsenal 's way .
The Gunners now have 12 points and are up to eighth and United remain in 15th on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he made 'stupid mistake ' to concede penalty • None Why Arsenal win could be defining moment for Arteta - Keown analysis Arsenal end long wait for a 'big six ' away win It is only two weeks since Arsenal visited Manchester and did quite well , only to lose to a Raheem Sterling goal at City .
Last week , United and another London club , Chelsea , played out a thoroughly forgettable goalless draw at Old Trafford .
The first-half of this contest felt like a combination of the two games @ @ @ @ @ @ @ side that hammered RB Leipzig in the Champions League on Tuesday .
Their one decent opportunity came when Marcus Rashford found Mason Greenwood with a superb pass across the area but Bernd Leno saved with his feet and would have been disappointed if he had been beaten at the near post .
Arsenal were decent .
Egypt midfielder Elneny justified his selection ahead of Granit Xhaka with an excellent performance screening the visitors ' defence .
William schemed ahead of him and Arsenal enjoyed the majority of possession .
But they never really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ score .
Alexandre Lacazette might have done had Victor Lindelof not nudged Aubameyang 's pass away from him .
Willian skimmed the bar with shortly afterwards and Bukayo Saka should have done far better when Bellerin picked him out with a right-wing cross .
Aubameyang also lacked conviction when he curled an excellent chance wide after the break but given an opportunity from the spot , the former Borussia Dortmund man delivered , in the process ending Arsenal 's unwanted 29-game wait for an away win against a fellow 'big six ' rival @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 100th game in charge of United - and it still feels like they are taking a step forward , before another going backwards immediately follows .
Over the past two weeks , United have been excellent at Newcastle , superb in Paris and brilliant against RB Leipzig .
In between they were tepid against Chelsea and worse in this game .
Add in the 6-1 home defeat by Tottenham just before the international break and it is little wonder questions remain about Solskjaer being the right man for the job .
He stuck @ @ @ @ @ @ @ perfectly against Leipzig , only to find it completely ineffective against Mikel Arteta 's well-drilled side , who did not allow United the space they had enjoyed in midweek .
In addition to Pogba , Bruno Fernandes was anonymous and it can only be concluded Edinson Cavani is still not properly fit , otherwise he would have been introduced far earlier than he was .
As it is , United are only three places above the relegation zone and while the season is still early - and they do have a match in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ win .
It is the first time this has happened since 1972 and the gap to the clubs for whom they are expected to challenge for honours with is growing .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer speaking to BBC 's Match of the Day : `` That 's football for you .
It goes up and down .
`` We did n't turn up , especially in the first half .
That 's what we have to address because we know these boys can be so good .
`` We knew that this was the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the first half we did n't play well enough .
`` Second half we played better , we never seemed to have to defend too much .
But when we did have to , we were too slow and gave away the penalty . ''
`` The boy is running away from goal , there is no need to go for the ball .
Not much of a touch , but it 's probably a penalty .
`` It 's for other people to judge if we 're making progress . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ know it 's a poor performance .
Myself , I can not give a foul away like this .
`` I thought I would touch the ball , but I did n't .
( I ) cost us the goal today with the penalty .
`` Like I say , details .
We have to do better , the team , myself , it starts with me .
`` I felt like I touched him a bit , I knew I was in the box , I should n't have given a penalty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was a bit out of breath , it made me do this stupid mistake . ''
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta speaking to Match of the Day : `` I wanted to generate belief and I asked them to be who we are as a team right now .
`` I 'm delighted because we played with a lot of courage and big personality .
`` They played a really tricky formation with four midfielders and two that constantly strain your back four .
We could have scored twice in the first half and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to manage those moments .
There was high stress , it is different to any other ground .
`` Individually you have to win the fights and step up to the occasion and the performance of every player today was top drawer . ''
• None Only Chelsea ( 18 ) have won more Premier League games against United than Arsenal , with this their 16th victory against the Red Devils .
• None United have taken just seven points from their six Premier League games this season - their lowest tally at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stint at the helm in 2013-14 ( seven ) , a campaign in which they went on to finish seventh .
• None United have failed to win any of their opening four top-flight games at Old Trafford for the first time since 1972-73 - a campaign in which they finished 18th .
• None United have conceded five penalties in their past seven Premier League home games ; the previous five penalties they had conceded at Old Trafford in the competition came over a period of 101 games .
• None Pogba @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League under Solskjaer , while no other Manchester United player has conceded more than one .
• None Aubameyang is the first Arsenal player to score a penalty at Old Trafford in the Premier League - neither of the previous two attempts were converted ( Robin Van Persie in 2011 and Gilberto Silva in 2006 ) .
United are next in action in the Champions League , when they have a trip to Istanbul Basaksehir on Wednesday ( 17:55 GMT ) .
They visit Everton in the Premier League on 7 November ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's former club Molde in the Europa League on Thursday ( 20:00 GMT ) and then Aston Villa at the Emirates in the Premier League on 8 November ( 19:15 GMT ) .
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Last updated on .From the section Premier League
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's second-half penalty gave Arsenal their first Premier League away win over Manchester United since 2006.
Aubameyang ended a run of five games without a goal by sending David de Gea the wrong way on 69 minutes after Paul Pogba had fouled Hector Bellerin.
United tried to rally but came no closer to an equaliser than when Donny van de Beek's cross-shot flicked off Mohamed Elneny and then into the face of goalkeeper Bernd Leno before bouncing to safety off a post.
It was not the greatest contest between two clubs who used to fight it out for the biggest prizes but are now a pale imitation of their former selves.
While Arsenal will be delighted at the deserved victory, this was not the kind of United performance that did justice to the memory of club legend Nobby Stiles, who died on Friday.
Pogba is the most high-profile figure in the United midfield that World Cup winner Stiles used to operate in. But the Frenchman had a day to forget, giving the ball away too cheaply when his side attacked and needlessly fouling Bellerin to turn the contest Arsenal's way.
The Gunners now have 12 points and are up to eighth and United remain in 15th on seven points.
Pogba apologises for 'stupid mistake'
Arsenal end long wait for a 'big six' away win
It is only two weeks since Arsenal visited Manchester and did quite well, only to lose to a Raheem Sterling goal at City. Last week, United and another London club, Chelsea, played out a thoroughly forgettable goalless draw at Old Trafford.
The first-half of this contest felt like a combination of the two games.
United were a shadow of the side that hammered RB Leipzig in the Champions League on Tuesday. Their one decent opportunity came when Marcus Rashford found Mason Greenwood with a superb pass across the area but Bernd Leno saved with his feet and would have been disappointed if he had been beaten at the near post.
Arsenal were decent. Egypt midfielder Elneny justified his selection ahead of Granit Xhaka with an excellent performance screening the visitors' defence. Willian schemed ahead of him and Arsenal enjoyed the majority of possession.
Aubameyang ended a run of five league games without a goal - scoring with his first shot on target in his past three games in the competition
But they never really looked as though they believed they could score.
Alexandre Lacazette might have done had Victor Lindelof not nudged Aubameyang's pass away from him.
Willian skimmed the bar with shortly afterwards and Bukayo Saka should have done far better when Bellerin picked him out with a right-wing cross.
Aubameyang also lacked conviction when he curled an excellent chance wide after the break but given an opportunity from the spot, the former Borussia Dortmund man delivered, in the process ending Arsenal's unwanted 29-game wait for an away win against a fellow 'big six' rival.
Man Utd never turned up - Solskjaer
Solskjaer's not celebrating his century
Mason Greenwood (centre) produced one of Manchester United's two shots on target during the match
This was Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's 100th game in charge of United - and it still feels like they are taking a step forward, before another going backwards immediately follows.
Over the past two weeks, United have been excellent at Newcastle, superb in Paris and brilliant against RB Leipzig. In between they were tepid against Chelsea and worse in this game. Add in the 6-1 home defeat by Tottenham just before the international break and it is little wonder questions remain about Solskjaer being the right man for the job.
He stuck with the same diamond formation that worked perfectly against Leipzig, only to find it completely ineffective against Mikel Arteta's well-drilled side, who did not allow United the space they had enjoyed in midweek.
In addition to Pogba, Bruno Fernandes was anonymous and it can only be concluded Edinson Cavani is still not properly fit, otherwise he would have been introduced far earlier than he was.
As it is, United are only three places above the relegation zone and while the season is still early - and they do have a match in hand - they remain without a home win.
It is the first time this has happened since 1972 and the gap to the clubs for whom they are expected to challenge for honours with is growing.
'We didn't turn up' - reaction
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer speaking to BBC's Match of the Day: "That's football for you. It goes up and down.
"We didn't turn up, especially in the first half. That's what we have to address because we know these boys can be so good.
"We knew that this was the big game this week. And unfortunately in the first half we didn't play well enough.
"Second half we played better, we never seemed to have to defend too much. But when we did have to, we were too slow and gave away the penalty."
"The boy is running away from goal, there is no need to go for the ball. Not much of a touch, but it's probably a penalty.
"It's for other people to judge if we're making progress."
United midfielder Paul Pogba: "We know it's a poor performance. Myself, I cannot give a foul away like this.
"I thought I would touch the ball, but I didn't. (I) cost us the goal today with the penalty.
"Like I say, details. We have to do better, the team, myself, it starts with me.
"I felt like I touched him a bit, I knew I was in the box, I shouldn't have given a penalty away like that.
"Maybe I was a bit out of breath, it made me do this stupid mistake."
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta speaking to Match of the Day: "I wanted to generate belief and I asked them to be who we are as a team right now.
"I'm delighted because we played with a lot of courage and big personality.
"They played a really tricky formation with four midfielders and two that constantly strain your back four. We could have scored twice in the first half and when we scored the goal we had to manage those moments. There was high stress, it is different to any other ground.
"Individually you have to win the fights and step up to the occasion and the performance of every player today was top drawer."
United's home slump - the stats
Only Chelsea (18) have won more Premier League games against United than Arsenal, with this their 16th victory against the Red Devils.
United have taken just seven points from their six Premier League games this season - their lowest tally at this stage since David Moyes' short stint at the helm in 2013-14 (seven), a campaign in which they went on to finish seventh.
United have failed to win any of their opening four top-flight games at Old Trafford for the first time since 1972-73 - a campaign in which they finished 18th.
United have conceded five penalties in their past seven Premier League home games; the previous five penalties they had conceded at Old Trafford in the competition came over a period of 101 games.
Pogba has conceded three penalties in the Premier League under Solskjaer, while no other Manchester United player has conceded more than one.
Aubameyang is the first Arsenal player to score a penalty at Old Trafford in the Premier League - neither of the previous two attempts were converted (Robin Van Persie in 2011 and Gilberto Silva in 2006).
What's next?
United are next in action in the Champions League, when they have a trip to Istanbul Basaksehir on Wednesday (17:55 GMT). They visit Everton in the Premier League on 7 November (12:30 GMT). Arsenal play Solskjaer's former club Molde in the Europa League on Thursday (20:00 GMT) and then Aston Villa at the Emirates in the Premier League on 8 November (19:15 GMT).
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