bbc--2020-11-27--'This is War': Poland’s battle for abortion

Huge protests have erupted in Poland as the government attempts to ban nearly all abortions .
We spent a night @ @ @ @ @ protesters as some were beaten and pepper-sprayed by police .
The Catholic country already has @ @ @ @ @ the new law would stop women whose babies were likely to die after birth from @ @ @ @ @ the scale of the protests , the government has delayed the ban , but some @ @ @ @ @ women away .

Huge protests have erupted in Poland as the government attempts to ban nearly all abortions.
We spent a night on the streets with the protesters as some were beaten and pepper-sprayed by police.
The Catholic country already has strict rules on abortion but the new law would stop women whose babies were likely to die after birth from having terminations.
Shocked by the scale of the protests, the government has delayed the ban, but some hospitals have already started turning women away.
Reporter: Jean Mackenzie
Producer: Sara Monetta
Camera: Juan A. Dominguez
Editing: Andy Smythe


bbc--2020-11-26--Quebec City mosque shooter: Canada court reduces sentence

In January 2017 , he stormed into the Quebec Islamic Cultural Centre and shot at those gathered for prayers .
@ @ @ @ @ , and raised questions about Islamophobia in Quebec as well as in other parts of @ @ @

In January 2017, he stormed into the Quebec Islamic Cultural Centre and shot at those gathered for prayers. The attack shook the nation, and raised questions about Islamophobia in Quebec as well as in other parts of the country.


bbc--2020-11-26--Thanksgiving: Millions celebrate in shadow of coronavirus

More than three million people are reported to have travelled through US airports from Friday to Sunday in what was @ @ @ @ @ the outbreak began in mid-March .

More than three million people are reported to have travelled through US airports from Friday to Sunday in what was the busiest travel weekend since the outbreak began in mid-March.


bbc--2020-11-26--AWS: Amazon web outage breaks vacuums and doorbells

But connected services are used to keep it within a specific room and to remotely activate or schedule cleaning , @ @ @ @ @ use the robot .

But connected services are used to keep it within a specific room and to remotely activate or schedule cleaning, which is how many owners use the robot.


bbc--2020-11-26--Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid vaccine 'dose error' explained

Prof David Salisbury , immunisation expert and associate fellow of the global health program at the Chatham House think tank @ @ @ @ @ 've taken two studies for which different doses were used and come up with a @ @ @ @ @ either of the doses .
I think many people are having trouble with that.″

Prof David Salisbury, immunisation expert and associate fellow of the global health program at the Chatham House think tank, said: "You've taken two studies for which different doses were used and come up with a composite that doesn't represent either of the doses. I think many people are having trouble with that.″


bbc--2020-11-26--The stately home acting as The Crown's Sandringham

Staff an an English stately home have said it was a `` privilege '' to become the backdrop for one @ @ @ @ @ .
Netflix show The Crown used Somerleyton Hall near Lowestoft in Suffolk to recreate the @ @ @ @ @ in Norfolk .
Christmas decorations and trees were put up in March as scenes with @ @ @ @ @ ’ Connor , Emma Corrin and other stars from the hit series were filmed just @ @ @ @ @ .
Events manager at the hall Peter Thompson said : `` To actually choose us @ @ @ @ @ a privilege .
`` It 's an amazing house , loads and loads of history @ @ @ @ @ , family home , so it 's very much lived-in as well . ''

Staff an an English stately home have said it was a "privilege" to become the backdrop for one of most-streamed dramas ever made.
Netflix show The Crown used Somerleyton Hall near Lowestoft in Suffolk to recreate the Queen's estate at Sandringham in Norfolk.
Christmas decorations and trees were put up in March as scenes with Olivia Colman, Josh O’Connor, Emma Corrin and other stars from the hit series were filmed just before the first coronavirus lockdown.
Events manager at the hall Peter Thompson said: "To actually choose us at Somerleyton was just such a privilege.
"It's an amazing house, loads and loads of history and it's a private, family home, so it's very much lived-in as well."


bbc--2020-11-26--Outrage as Italian TV show gives 'sexy shopping' advice

Bianca Guaccero , presenter of Detto Fatto ( which translates as no sooner said than done ) , also apologised @ @ @ @ @ whole team '' , adding : `` As I have always done in my life @ @ @ @ @ that this never happens again . ''

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bbc--2020-11-26--Turkey court jails hundreds for life for 2016 coup plot against Erdogan

The Hizmet movement led by Mr Gulen has been branded a `` terrorist '' organisation by Mr Erdogan .
He @ @ @ @ @ the president , but since the coup attempt the 79-year-old cleric has remained a fugitive @ @ @ @ @ his extradition .

The Hizmet movement led by Mr Gulen has been branded a "terrorist" organisation by Mr Erdogan. He was once an ally of the president, but since the coup attempt the 79-year-old cleric has remained a fugitive in Pennsylvania and Turkey wants his extradition.


bbc--2020-11-26--Halima Aden quits runway modelling over religious views

`` It has been around since the beginning of time .
It is going to be around for another 100 @ @ @ @ @ option , just another option for people to participate in . ''

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bbc--2020-11-27--Quiz of the week: What went on with the Pope's social media?

It 's the weekly news quiz - how closely have you been paying attention to what 's been going on @ @ @ @ @ past seven days ?

It's the weekly news quiz - how closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on in the world during the past seven days?


bbc--2020-11-27--Searching 80,000 miles for the American dream

`` The American dream to me is growing up not worrying about where the next bit of money is coming @ @ @ @ @ to find a job that takes care of everything you need , so your spouse @ @ @ @ @ . ''

"The American dream to me is growing up not worrying about where the next bit of money is coming from - having the ability to find a job that takes care of everything you need, so your spouse doesn't have to work."


bbc--2020-11-27--Can a ninja’s life teach us about staying safe in a pandemic?

Genichi is the first student to graduate from a Japanese university with a master ’ s degree in ninja studies @ @ @ @ @ ninja life could be the way forward for a sustainable post-pandemic lifestyle .

Genichi is the first student to graduate from a Japanese university with a master’s degree in ninja studies.
He thinks living a ninja life could be the way forward for a sustainable post-pandemic lifestyle.
Video produced by Daniel South, Terushi Sho and Jasmin Souesi.


bbc--2020-11-27--Coronavirus: When can I get the COVID-19 vaccine?

Excitement over this month ’ s COVID-19 vaccine announcements has turned into questions about when we can all access the @ @ @ @ @ some of the biggest questions .

Excitement over this month’s Covid-19 vaccine announcements has turned into questions about when we can all access the vaccines.
Ros Atkins answers some of the biggest questions.


bbc--2020-11-27--Africa's top shots: 20 - 26 November 2020

A selection of the week 's best photos from across the continent :

Image caption,
While normal life continues in some parts of Ethiopia, everything has been turned upside down for the thousands of people who have fled the fighting in Tigray, some of whom are seen here on the banks of the river border with Sudan on Sunday.


bbc--2020-11-26--Cancelled prom pictures win $20,000 portrait prize

The artist used four people within a 50-metre radius of her London home to create the series , which includes @ @ @ @ @ child in a tent .

The artist used four people within a 50-metre radius of her London home to create the series, which includes her winning image of a child in a tent.


bbc--2020-11-27--Singapore: Jolovan Wham charged for holding up a smiley face sign

To the casual observer , it is just a photo of a man holding up a smiley face - an image used hundreds of millions of times a day in messages across the world to say `` happy '' .
But this smiley face on a Singaporean street is different .
This smiley face has landed the man holding it in court , potentially costing him thousands of dollars in fines .
So what exactly about this particular smiley face has upset authorities in one of the world 's wealthiest and most advanced nations ?
Why is this smiley face @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do with the smiley face , and more to do with the man holding it .
Jolovan Wham is a civil rights activist who has made a name for himself in recent years drawing attention to the issue of freedom of speech - or rather , as he would argue , the lack of it - in Singapore .
On another occasion , he held a candlelit vigil for a Malaysian man executed for drug trafficking , while a silent protest on a train also placed him in the authorities ' sights @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the protests convulsing the streets of Thailand and Hong Kong , it all seems rather tame .
It requires a police permit for any assembly in a public place linked to a cause or in demonstration of a view .
The government defends its public assembly laws as necessary to maintain order and safety .
But Mr Wham rarely gets a permit .
As a result , he was already in trouble for the Skype session , the vigil and the train protest when he took the photo in March .
So , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him in more trouble ?
He was , he says , just showing support for two young climate activists who had been summoned by police for questioning .
One had carried a placard saying `` SG ( Singapore ) is better than oil '' in the same spot Mr Wham 's photo was taken in .
The other - an 18-year-old school student - had posted photos of herself holding signs urging climate action outside the office of US oil giant ExxonMobil .
Their actions were similar to those of Greta Thunberg , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around the world for her quiet , determined stand against climate change .
Both ended up being questioned by police and having their phones seized - a reaction Mr Wham denounced as a violation of Singapore 's commitment to free speech .
`` The Speakers ' Corner is the proper avenue for Singaporeans to express their views on issues that concern them , and to allow Singaporeans to conduct assemblies without the need for a permit , subject to certain conditions being met , '' police said in a statement about Mr Wham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he could be fined up to S $ 5,000 ( US $ 3,700 ; £2,800 ) .
He has also been charged in relation to another alleged protest in 2018 .
The Speakers ' Corner - established in 2000 and loosely modelled on the one in London 's Hyde Park - is currently closed under Covid-19 restrictions as part of Singapore 's tight and largely successful measures to control the pandemic .
Has Jolovan Wham done anything else ?
The first one-week stint in March came when he chose jail instead of paying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` scandalising the judiciary '' on social media .
Mr Wham had shared a post on Facebook comparing the judiciary in Malaysia to Singapore .
A few months later he spent another 10 days in jail after he was convicted of violating the Public Order Act with the Joshua Wong conference .
`` Singapore is not this open and international and cosmopolitan city that it likes to present itself as , '' he told the BBC .
`` It 's only modern in terms of its appearance , but highly intolerant when it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' And despite the highly-controlled island state being largely successful in stamping out public dissent , two years ago Singaporean artist Seelan Palay spent a fortnight in jail after a performance he staged was deemed a one-man protest that violated the Public Order Act .
Fearing the law , some have shared images without revealing their identity .
Others have written directly to Mr Wham .
`` I 've received many messages of support , '' he says .
`` But people are afraid of expressing themselves .
They write to me privately @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are dissatisfied with these laws . ''
Phil Robertson , deputy Asia director for Human Rights Watch , said the case against Mr Wham was an `` absurd prosecution '' .
`` Singapore 's government should grow up and recognise it needs to have a national conversation about what its people want in the 21st Century , and that requires respecting people 's civil and political rights , '' he said .

Singapore: Jolovan Wham charged for holding up a smiley face sign Published 27 November 2020
Image source, Jolovan Wham Image caption, Jolovan Wham has been charged for illegal public assembly after he held up this smiley face sign
To the casual observer, it is just a photo of a man holding up a smiley face - an image used hundreds of millions of times a day in messages across the world to say "happy".
But this smiley face on a Singaporean street is different. This smiley face has landed the man holding it in court, potentially costing him thousands of dollars in fines.
And despite the risks, this smiley face has also inspired a wave of smiley faces in support.
So what exactly about this particular smiley face has upset authorities in one of the world's wealthiest and most advanced nations?
Why is this smiley face offensive?
Well, it has less to do with the smiley face, and more to do with the man holding it.
Jolovan Wham is a civil rights activist who has made a name for himself in recent years drawing attention to the issue of freedom of speech - or rather, as he would argue, the lack of it - in Singapore.
The photo was the latest in a long line of incidents involving Mr Wham which have upset the government.
Last year, it was for inviting the prominent Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong to join in a conference via Skype.
On another occasion, he held a candlelit vigil for a Malaysian man executed for drug trafficking, while a silent protest on a train also placed him in the authorities' sights.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Mr Wham leaving the High Court in March 2019 for an earlier case
To an outsider, aware of the protests convulsing the streets of Thailand and Hong Kong, it all seems rather tame.
But Singapore has exceedingly strict rules on public assembly and imposes tight restrictions on freedom of speech and the media.
It requires a police permit for any assembly in a public place linked to a cause or in demonstration of a view. The government defends its public assembly laws as necessary to maintain order and safety.
But Mr Wham rarely gets a permit. As a result, he was already in trouble for the Skype session, the vigil and the train protest when he took the photo in March.
So, why post a photo which would get him in more trouble?
For a start, Mr Wham argues it was not a protest. In court on Monday, he pleaded not-guilty to illegal public assembly.
He was, he says, just showing support for two young climate activists who had been summoned by police for questioning.
One had carried a placard saying "SG (Singapore) is better than oil" in the same spot Mr Wham's photo was taken in. The other - an 18-year-old school student - had posted photos of herself holding signs urging climate action outside the office of US oil giant ExxonMobil.
Their actions were similar to those of Greta Thunberg, the climate activist who has been praised around the world for her quiet, determined stand against climate change.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Swedish activist Greta Thunberg has inspired climate activism in young people around the world including in Singapore
Both ended up being questioned by police and having their phones seized - a reaction Mr Wham denounced as a violation of Singapore's commitment to free speech.
But his photo, he says, is not a protest.
Officials have taken a different view.
"The Speakers' Corner is the proper avenue for Singaporeans to express their views on issues that concern them, and to allow Singaporeans to conduct assemblies without the need for a permit, subject to certain conditions being met," police said in a statement about Mr Wham's charges.
If found guilty, he could be fined up to S$5,000 (US$3,700; £2,800). He has also been charged in relation to another alleged protest in 2018.
The Speakers' Corner - established in 2000 and loosely modelled on the one in London's Hyde Park - is currently closed under Covid-19 restrictions as part of Singapore's tight and largely successful measures to control the pandemic.
Has Jolovan Wham done anything else?
Yes: in fact, he has already served two brief sentences this year.
The first one-week stint in March came when he chose jail instead of paying a fine after he was convicted of "scandalising the judiciary" on social media. Mr Wham had shared a post on Facebook comparing the judiciary in Malaysia to Singapore.
A few months later he spent another 10 days in jail after he was convicted of violating the Public Order Act with the Joshua Wong conference.
It was, he says, worth it.
"Singapore is not this open and international and cosmopolitan city that it likes to present itself as," he told the BBC. "It's only modern in terms of its appearance, but highly intolerant when it comes to people just expressing themselves."
And despite the highly-controlled island state being largely successful in stamping out public dissent, two years ago Singaporean artist Seelan Palay spent a fortnight in jail after a performance he staged was deemed a one-man protest that violated the Public Order Act.
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He had walked solo to Singapore's parliament, holding a mirror, to commemorate the detention of the country's once longest-held political prisoner.
What's more, others have started to show Mr Wham their support. He has had 200 people send him smiley faces.
Some have even been brave enough to post their own smiley face selfies, using the hashtag #smileinsolidarity.
Fearing the law, some have shared images without revealing their identity. Others have written directly to Mr Wham. "I've received many messages of support," he says. "But people are afraid of expressing themselves. They write to me privately."
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There have been detractors too, he adds, but the activist thinks "it isn't true that Singaporeans are happy with the status quo".
"There are people who are dissatisfied with these laws."
Phil Robertson, deputy Asia director for Human Rights Watch, said the case against Mr Wham was an "absurd prosecution".
"Singapore's government should grow up and recognise it needs to have a national conversation about what its people want in the 21st Century, and that requires respecting people's civil and political rights," he said.


bbc--2020-11-27--US election results: Why the most accurate bellwether counties were wrong

Arriving at a voting station to observe as a poll challenger on 4 November last , she sat down next @ @ @ @ @ n't know .
`` I asked if they were from the Republican Party , and @ @ @ @ @ '' she says .
`` I said : ' I 'm the chair of the @ @ @ @ @ the gentleman looked at me and said : 'Oh , the enemy . '
''

Arriving at a voting station to observe as a poll challenger on 4 November last, she sat down next to two people she didn't know. "I asked if they were from the Republican Party, and they said they were," she says. "I said: 'I'm the chair of the Democratic Party,' and the gentleman looked at me and said: 'Oh, the enemy.'"


bbc--2020-11-27--Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Fears of a march into guerrilla warfare

`` During the armed struggle [ against Mengistu ] , the people of Tigray were fully behind the fighters .
@ @ @ @ @ decades that the TPLF has been in power , many Tigrayans objected to the leadership @ @ @ @ @ oppression , '' Mr Samuel said .

He believes that the outcome of the battle for Mekelle will determine whether or not the TPLF can wage a guerrilla war, but even if the Ethiopian military gains the upper hand, he does not envisage the conflict ending without proper negotiations between the different sides.


bbc--2020-11-27--PG Wodehouse: Why India still holds a flame for the English author

`` I grew up in a house stuffed with books in English and in Bengali .
My mother wanted me @ @ @ @ @ as Charles Dickens .
But I had two uncles who were just mad about PG @ @ @ @ @ 10 or 11 , I was given one of his books - I think it @ @ @ @ @ White Feather .
I 've never stopped reading him and I read the biographies too @

"I grew up in a house stuffed with books in English and in Bengali. My mother wanted me to read English classics such as Charles Dickens. But I had two uncles who were just mad about PG Wodehouse. When I was 10 or 11, I was given one of his books - I think it was the school story The White Feather. I've never stopped reading him and I read the biographies too.


bbc--2020-11-26--Napoli v HNK Rijeka: Hosts pay tribute to Maradona at Stadio San Paolo

Last updated on .From the section Europa League Napoli paid tribute to their legendary former player Diego Maradona before their Europa League match against HNK Rijeka on Thursday .
The Stadio San Paolo was illuminated in Maradona 's honour on Wednesday night as fans gathered to pay their respects .
Napoli owner Aurelio de Laurentiis wrote in an open letter that he wants to rename the stadium after Maradona .
The mayor of Naples , Luigi de Magistris , also backed the idea .
In an letter paying tribute to Maradona , De Laurentiis wrote : `` You leave us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ means to be a man of fragility , strength and absolute love for life and one 's neighbour .
`` Your weaknesses , your imperfections , your mistakes are tantamount to your immense greatness . ''
A minute 's silence was held before Thursday 's match against Croatian side Rijeka , during which all the Napoli players wore shirts with 'Maradona 10 ' on the back .
Napoli won the match 2-0 and lead Group F by two points with two games to play .
Maradona was at Napoli between 1984-91 and helped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and 1990 , and the Uefa Cup in 1989 .
`` I believe it is right to name the San Paolo after you , so we can keep you with us as a witness of the excellent path this team has taken , '' De Laurentiis added .
`` Thank you , Diego .
You are , and will always be , with all of us . ''
As soon as I walked into Naples , the first conversation I had was , of course , about Diego Maradona .
You drive up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you start to see more celebration of Maradona .
Tonight , everybody who has something of Maradona will put it on balconies all over the city .
You begin to sense that what has happened is massive .
Even though the average age of people [ around the stadium ] is very young , I spoke to some guys who said that although they never saw him play they heard about him many times .
They talk about the Napoli side that beat the North , beat the rich man .
In Napoli @ @ @ @ @ @ @ poor place .
You see it , but you smell it as well .
Nothing prepared me for coming to the stadium .
They have the sound track 'Ho visto Maradona ' on , they keep chanting , there are flares , banners and flags .
There is an area in front of a big flag that reads 'the king ' , where people have left candles and photos and all kinds of memorabilia .
There must easily be 300 , 400 people .
This is , at the moment , a sense @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The sense is he has n't died , there are people crying but it is a vindication of Maradona as one of their own and he will not be forgotten here .

Last updated on .From the section Europa League
Fans gathered outside the Stadio San Paolo on Wednesday to pay their respects to Diego Maradona
Napoli paid tribute to their legendary former player Diego Maradona before their Europa League match against HNK Rijeka on Thursday.
Argentina great Maradona, who won two Serie A titles with Napoli, died on Wednesday aged 60.
The Stadio San Paolo was illuminated in Maradona's honour on Wednesday night as fans gathered to pay their respects.
Napoli owner Aurelio de Laurentiis wrote in an open letter that he wants to rename the stadium after Maradona.
The mayor of Naples, Luigi de Magistris, also backed the idea.
In an letter paying tribute to Maradona, De Laurentiis wrote: "You leave us with a great testament of what it means to be a man of fragility, strength and absolute love for life and one's neighbour.
"Your weaknesses, your imperfections, your mistakes are tantamount to your immense greatness."
A minute's silence was held before Thursday's match against Croatian side Rijeka, during which all the Napoli players wore shirts with 'Maradona 10' on the back.
Napoli won the match 2-0 and lead Group F by two points with two games to play.
Maradona was at Napoli between 1984-91 and helped them win the league title in 1987 and 1990, and the Uefa Cup in 1989.
"I believe it is right to name the San Paolo after you, so we can keep you with us as a witness of the excellent path this team has taken," De Laurentiis added.
"Thank you, Diego. You are, and will always be, with all of us."
'A vindication of Maradona' - analysis
Spanish football journalist Guillem Balague, in Naples
As soon as I walked into Naples, the first conversation I had was, of course, about Diego Maradona.
You drive up the hills to the Spanish quarter and you start to see more celebration of Maradona. Tonight, everybody who has something of Maradona will put it on balconies all over the city.
You begin to sense that what has happened is massive.
Even though the average age of people [around the stadium] is very young, I spoke to some guys who said that although they never saw him play they heard about him many times.
They talk about the Napoli side that beat the North, beat the rich man. In Napoli, you smell that it is a poor place. You see it, but you smell it as well.
Nothing prepared me for coming to the stadium. They have the sound track 'Ho visto Maradona' on, they keep chanting, there are flares, banners and flags. There is an area in front of a big flag that reads 'the king', where people have left candles and photos and all kinds of memorabilia.
There must easily be 300, 400 people. This is, at the moment, a sense of celebration that Maradona belonged to them. The sense is he hasn't died, there are people crying but it is a vindication of Maradona as one of their own and he will not be forgotten here.
People gathered outside the Stadio San Paolo on Wednesday night
There are numerous murals and paintings of Maradona in Naples
The stadium was illuminated on Wednesday following Maradona's death
Fans continued to visit the San Paolo stadium on Thursday to pay their respects before the game
More tributes were left outside the San Paolo stadium before Thursday's game
There was an image of Diego Maradona on the video screen at the San Paolo stadium while the players warmed up and during a minute's silence
Before the game all the Napoli players wore shirts with 'Maradona 10' on the back


bbc--2020-11-26--Lewis Hamilton: Formula 1 'needs to do more' on human rights in host countries

Lewis Hamilton says Formula 1 `` needs to do more '' to try to improve human rights issues in some of its host countries .
Hamilton said he had received letters from rights groups on arriving in Bahrain and would `` take some time to digest them '' .
`` It is very important for all sports to use the platform they have to push for change , '' the seven-time champion said .
`` The human rights issue in so many of the places we go to is a massive problem .
`` We are one of the few @ @ @ @ @ @ @ countries and I do believe as a sport we need to do more .
`` We have taken a step in the right direction but we can always do more .
`` They have put some steps in place for the places we go to but it is important to make sure they are implemented in the right way and that we see some action taken .
`` That is going to take some work but it 's all in the background . ''
Bahrain is just one of F1 's host countries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concerns .
Others include Russia , China , Azerbaijan , Turkey and the United Arab Emirates , as well as Saudi Arabia , which is making its debut on the calendar next year .
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Hamilton became the most successful racing driver in history when he won the title at the last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's tally of seven titles having already surpassed the German 's record of race victories .
The Mercedes driver said of his achievement : `` I do n't think it has sunk in yet , probably because we 're still racing and you 've got to keep one eye on the job . ''
But the Briton , 35 , said he was determined to keep winning in the three races on consecutive weekends that close out the season , two in Bahrain followed by one in Abu Dhabi .
`` That 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he said .
`` It 's what we all work to do , what every single person in the team works towards .
`` We still have work to do , we have incremental improvements to work on .
Every opportunity we get to be on track , we are still challenged and learning and developing , we 're on a constant journey to try to improve .
`` It is not easy to do when we have had the success we have had .
But we all love that challenge and I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We are constantly evolving in how we work as a team .
`` It is in my DNA .
It is how I 'm wired .
I love that challenge , coming to another race where the pressure is different and the focus is on getting the best out of this weekend .
How can we extract more , learn more , almost use them as test races , so we can apply what we learned this year into next year 's car ? ''
Following reports that he is to receive a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ list , Hamilton said that if the reports were true `` it would be an incredible honour - there is no greater honour than your country recognising you with such an award '' .
And he said it had been `` surreal '' to hear his achievements recognised in Parliament .
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Lewis Hamilton clinched his seventh world title at the Turkish Grand Prix earlier this month
Lewis Hamilton says Formula 1 "needs to do more" to try to improve human rights issues in some of its host countries.
On Wednesday, 30 UK MPs raised concerns of human rights violations linked to Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix.
Hamilton said he had received letters from rights groups on arriving in Bahrain and would "take some time to digest them".
"It is very important for all sports to use the platform they have to push for change," the seven-time champion said.
"The human rights issue in so many of the places we go to is a massive problem.
"We are one of the few sports that go to so many different countries and I do believe as a sport we need to do more.
"We have taken a step in the right direction but we can always do more.
"They have put some steps in place for the places we go to but it is important to make sure they are implemented in the right way and that we see some action taken.
"That is going to take some work but it's all in the background."
Bahrain is just one of F1's host countries about which human rights groups have raised concerns. Others include Russia, China, Azerbaijan, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates, as well as Saudi Arabia, which is making its debut on the calendar next year.
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Hamilton's appetite for success unquenched
Hamilton became the most successful racing driver in history when he won the title at the last race in Turkey, equalling Michael Schumacher's tally of seven titles having already surpassed the German's record of race victories.
The Mercedes driver said of his achievement: "I don't think it has sunk in yet, probably because we're still racing and you've got to keep one eye on the job."
But the Briton, 35, said he was determined to keep winning in the three races on consecutive weekends that close out the season, two in Bahrain followed by one in Abu Dhabi.
"That's what we exist to do," he said. "It's what we all work to do, what every single person in the team works towards.
"We still have work to do, we have incremental improvements to work on. Every opportunity we get to be on track, we are still challenged and learning and developing, we're on a constant journey to try to improve.
"It is not easy to do when we have had the success we have had. But we all love that challenge and I love how it unifies us all. We are constantly evolving in how we work as a team.
"It is in my DNA. It is how I'm wired. I love that challenge, coming to another race where the pressure is different and the focus is on getting the best out of this weekend. How can we extract more, learn more, almost use them as test races, so we can apply what we learned this year into next year's car?"
Following reports that he is to receive a knighthood in the New Year's Honours list, Hamilton said that if the reports were true "it would be an incredible honour - there is no greater honour than your country recognising you with such an award".
And he said it had been "surreal" to hear his achievements recognised in Parliament.


bbc--2020-11-26--Mourinho praises 'team player' Alli after emphatic win against Ludogorets

Last updated on .From the section European Football Jose Mourinho described Dele Alli as a `` team player '' after the out-of-favour playmaker 's performance helped Tottenham to the brink of qualification for the Europa League knockout stage thanks to a 4-0 win against Ludogorets .
Carlos Vinicius translated his side 's superiority into two goals before half-time - his first for the club .
The Brazilian , on a season-long loan from Benfica , got his second thanks to Alli 's selfless pass across goal when he could easily have shot himself .
It was Alli 's first appearance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at half-time in the 1-0 defeat by Royal Antwerp on 26 October .
Mourinho said : `` He could try to score but for Vinicius it was an easy goal .
A team player does that , no risk and 2-0 .
It does not surprise me that he did that .
`` Dele was like the team .
A very good first half .
In the second half in the first 20 to 25 minutes they closed and tried not to concede more goals .
`` We became a little bit more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ threat of a possible goal .
We let it go down a little bit . ''
The Premier League leaders , tied on nine points at the top of Group J but second to Antwerp due to an inferior head-to-head record , can seal qualification with a draw away to Austrian side LASK next Thursday .
Harry Winks added a third from 50 yards - although afterwards admitted he was trying to pass to Gareth Bale rather than shoot - as he caught out Ludogorets keeper Plamen Iliev midway through the second half @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lucas Moura to wrap up a handsome victory .
• None Reaction to Tottenham v Ludogorets plus the rest of Thursday 's Europa League action Only Tanguy Ndombele retained his starting place from Saturday 's victory over Manchester City , with Mourinho opting to rest key players before Sunday 's Premier League meeting with third-placed Chelsea .
It was a fifth straight win for Spurs , whose shock defeat by Antwerp - their opponents in the final group game - is their only defeat in 16 matches in all competitions .
Alli and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after 45 minutes in the defeat by Antwerp , but both impressed on this occasion - albeit against limited opposition .
Prior to Thursday 's match , Alli had twice been replaced at half-time in his three starts this season but the 24-year-old showed glimpses of his old self in an instrumental display .
It was Alli 's through-ball , intended for Bale , which was deflected into the path of Vinicius for Spurs ' 16th-minute breakthrough .
The England playmaker then nudged the ball into Vinicius ' path for the Brazilian striker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's saved shot .
The former MK Dons player continued to work hard until his 81st-minute substitution , wrestling back possession and finding the lively Vinicius to set up Moura 's fourth .
It was a step in the right direction for Alli who , having been linked with a move from Spurs over the summer , has cut a peripheral figure this term .
But with 10 games in 32 days to come for Spurs before the end of the year , this performance may persuade Mourinho he can rely on Alli @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Tottenham 's ongoing `` evolution '' following their statement win against Pep Guardiola 's City - but insisted his side are not fighting to win the Premier League despite being top of the table this far into a top-flight season for the first time since 1985 .
Try as he might to quell talk of a title challenge , the fact Tottenham are in pole position with close to a quarter of such an unpredictable campaign gone can not be disregarded .
The straightforward win against Ludogorets was the latest suggestion - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mauricio Pochettino - that Mourinho 's in-form side are in contention to end a 12-year trophy drought .
Should success not arrive domestically , the squad depth demonstrated by Thursday 's 10 changes suggests the Europa League - which Mourinho won with Manchester United in 2017 - offers a realistic route to silverware .
With the result decided , 16-year-old Dane Scarlett came on as a substitute to become Spurs ' youngest player in a competitive game and twice went close to scoring a debut goal as Spurs brought the last 32 firmly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for two years - the stats • None Tottenham have won five consecutive matches in all competitions for the first time since a run of six under Mauricio Pochettino in November 2018 .
• None Mourinho 's side have kept three consecutive clean sheets for the first time since April 2019 .
• None Spurs have scored in 25 of their 26 home matches in the Europa League since the competition 's rebranding in 2009-10 .
• None Carlos Vinicius ' first goals for Spurs arrived in his fifth appearance for the club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ involved in five goals in four European games for Tottenham .
• None Harry Winks ' goal came from a distance of 53.7 yards - only two goals have been scored from further out in the Europa League since 2009-10 ( Jordi Gomez for Omonia Nicosia against PSV ( 61.2 yards ) and Kemar Roofe for Rangers against Standard Liege ( 55.4 yards ) - both in October of this year ) .
Tottenham are away to Chelsea on Sunday at 16:30 GMT , before travelling to LASK in their penultimate Europa League @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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Last updated on .From the section European Football
Dele Alli, left, was involved in three of Tottenham's four goals
Jose Mourinho described Dele Alli as a "team player" after the out-of-favour playmaker's performance helped Tottenham to the brink of qualification for the Europa League knockout stage thanks to a 4-0 win against Ludogorets.
Alli shone in a Spurs team that repeated the dominance they displayed in the 3-1 win in Bulgaria three weeks ago to move within a point of reaching the competition's last 32.
Carlos Vinicius translated his side's superiority into two goals before half-time - his first for the club.
The Brazilian, on a season-long loan from Benfica, got his second thanks to Alli's selfless pass across goal when he could easily have shot himself.
It was Alli's first appearance for Spurs since he was taken off at half-time in the 1-0 defeat by Royal Antwerp on 26 October.
Mourinho said: "He could try to score but for Vinicius it was an easy goal. A team player does that, no risk and 2-0. It does not surprise me that he did that.
"Dele was like the team. A very good first half. In the second half in the first 20 to 25 minutes they closed and tried not to concede more goals.
"We became a little bit more passive and we never really felt the threat of a possible goal. We let it go down a little bit."
The Premier League leaders, tied on nine points at the top of Group J but second to Antwerp due to an inferior head-to-head record, can seal qualification with a draw away to Austrian side LASK next Thursday.
Carlos Vinicius scored 24 goals for Benfica last season
Harry Winks added a third from 50 yards - although afterwards admitted he was trying to pass to Gareth Bale rather than shoot - as he caught out Ludogorets keeper Plamen Iliev midway through the second half.
Vinicius then turned provider for compatriot Lucas Moura to wrap up a handsome victory.
Only Tanguy Ndombele retained his starting place from Saturday's victory over Manchester City, with Mourinho opting to rest key players before Sunday's Premier League meeting with third-placed Chelsea.
It was a fifth straight win for Spurs, whose shock defeat by Antwerp - their opponents in the final group game - is their only defeat in 16 matches in all competitions.
Alli determined to prove point
Alli and Vinicius were two of four players substituted after 45 minutes in the defeat by Antwerp, but both impressed on this occasion - albeit against limited opposition.
Prior to Thursday's match, Alli had twice been replaced at half-time in his three starts this season but the 24-year-old showed glimpses of his old self in an instrumental display.
It was Alli's through-ball, intended for Bale, which was deflected into the path of Vinicius for Spurs' 16th-minute breakthrough.
The England playmaker then nudged the ball into Vinicius' path for the Brazilian striker's second after he followed up Ndombele's saved shot.
The former MK Dons player continued to work hard until his 81st-minute substitution, wrestling back possession and finding the lively Vinicius to set up Moura's fourth.
It was a step in the right direction for Alli who, having been linked with a move from Spurs over the summer, has cut a peripheral figure this term.
But with 10 games in 32 days to come for Spurs before the end of the year, this performance may persuade Mourinho he can rely on Alli for the challenges ahead.
Spurs maintain momentum
Mourinho spoke of Tottenham's ongoing "evolution" following their statement win against Pep Guardiola's City - but insisted his side are not fighting to win the Premier League despite being top of the table this far into a top-flight season for the first time since 1985.
Try as he might to quell talk of a title challenge, the fact Tottenham are in pole position with close to a quarter of such an unpredictable campaign gone cannot be disregarded.
The straightforward win against Ludogorets was the latest suggestion - a year on from the sacking of Mauricio Pochettino - that Mourinho's in-form side are in contention to end a 12-year trophy drought.
Should success not arrive domestically, the squad depth demonstrated by Thursday's 10 changes suggests the Europa League - which Mourinho won with Manchester United in 2017 - offers a realistic route to silverware.
With the result decided, 16-year-old Dane Scarlett came on as a substitute to become Spurs' youngest player in a competitive game and twice went close to scoring a debut goal as Spurs brought the last 32 firmly in sight.
Spurs' best run for two years - the stats
Tottenham have won five consecutive matches in all competitions for the first time since a run of six under Mauricio Pochettino in November 2018.
Mourinho's side have kept three consecutive clean sheets for the first time since April 2019.
Spurs have scored in 25 of their 26 home matches in the Europa League since the competition's rebranding in 2009-10.
Carlos Vinicius' first goals for Spurs arrived in his fifth appearance for the club in all competitions. He has been involved in five goals in four European games for Tottenham.
Harry Winks' goal came from a distance of 53.7 yards - only two goals have been scored from further out in the Europa League since 2009-10 (Jordi Gomez for Omonia Nicosia against PSV (61.2 yards) and Kemar Roofe for Rangers against Standard Liege (55.4 yards) - both in October of this year).
What's next?
Tottenham are away to Chelsea on Sunday at 16:30 GMT, before travelling to LASK in their penultimate Europa League group game next Thursday (17:55).
Line-ups
Match Stats
Live Text Line-ups Tottenham Formation 4-2-3-1 12 Hart 2 Doherty 6 D Sánchez 25 Tanganga 33 Davies 28 Ndombele 8 Winks 9 Bale 20 Alli 27 Lucas Moura 45 Carlos Vinícius 12 Hart Substituted for Whiteman at 82' minutes
2 Doherty
6 D Sánchez
25 Tanganga
33 Davies
28 Ndombele Booked at 52mins Substituted for Højbjerg at 61' minutes Booked at 90mins
8 Winks
9 Bale Substituted for Clarke at 68' minutes
20 Alli Substituted for White at 82' minutes
27 Lucas Moura Substituted for Scarlett at 82' minutes
45 Carlos Vinícius Substitutes 3 Reguilón
5 Højbjerg
7 Son Heung-min
10 Kane
15 Dier
17 Sissoko
24 Aurier
40 Austin
41 Whiteman
47 Clarke
48 White
53 Scarlett Ludogorets Formation 5-4-1 23 Iliev 22 Ikoko 24 Verdon 30 Moti 21 Grigore 3 Nedyalkov 11 Despodov 12 Andrianantenaina 25 Badji 64 Yankov 28 Keseru 23 Iliev
22 Ikoko
24 Verdon
30 Moti
21 Grigore
3 Nedyalkov
11 Despodov Booked at 43mins Substituted for Tekpetey at 64' minutes
12 Andrianantenaina Substituted for Oliveira Souza at 68' minutes
25 Badji Substituted for Yordanov at 89' minutes
64 Yankov Substituted for Mitkov at 90' minutes
28 Keseru Booked at 6mins Substituted for Tchibota at 68' minutes Substitutes 5 Terziev
10 Manu
13 Tchibota
27 Stoyanov
32 Gonçalves Leal Sá
37 Tekpetey
69 Damyanov
81 Mitkov
82 Yordanov
95 Oliveira Souza Referee: Giorgi Kruashvili Match Stats Live Text Post update Match ends, Tottenham Hotspur 4, Ludogorets Razgrad 0. Full Time Second Half ends, Tottenham Hotspur 4, Ludogorets Razgrad 0. Post update Ben Davies (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Post update Foul by Dimitar Mitkov (Ludogorets Razgrad). Booking Pierre-Emile Højbjerg (Tottenham Hotspur) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Post update Foul by Pierre-Emile Højbjerg (Tottenham Hotspur). Post update Ivan Yordanov (Ludogorets Razgrad) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Substitution Substitution, Ludogorets Razgrad. Dimitar Mitkov replaces Dominik Yankov. Substitution Substitution, Ludogorets Razgrad. Ivan Yordanov replaces Stéphane Badji. Post update Attempt missed. Harvey White (Tottenham Hotspur) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Dane Scarlett. Post update Attempt saved. Dane Scarlett (Tottenham Hotspur) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Harry Winks with a through ball. Post update Corner, Ludogorets Razgrad. Conceded by Davinson Sánchez. Substitution Substitution, Tottenham Hotspur. Dane Scarlett replaces Lucas Moura. Substitution Substitution, Tottenham Hotspur. Harvey White replaces Dele Alli. Substitution Substitution, Tottenham Hotspur. Alfie Whiteman replaces Joe Hart. Post update Foul by Jack Clarke (Tottenham Hotspur). Post update Anton Nedyalkov (Ludogorets Razgrad) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Post update Attempt missed. Harry Winks (Tottenham Hotspur) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Jack Clarke. Post update Foul by Carlos Vinicius (Tottenham Hotspur). Post update Cauly (Ludogorets Razgrad) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Page 1 of 6 rewind previous Navigate to the next page next Navigate to the last page forward


bbc--2020-11-26--'That is the level he needs to hit' - Arteta challenges Pepe after goal in Molde

Last updated on .From the section European Football Mikel Arteta has challenged Nicolas Pepe to improve his consistency after the Arsenal winger reacted to Sunday 's red card against Leeds by helping the Gunners to cruise into the last 32 of the Europa League .
The £72m signing from Lille curled a powerful strike into the top corner just after the break in Norway - having minutes earlier struck the bar .
`` I could see from the first minute , from his body language , that he was ready to act , '' Arteta said .
`` I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pepe has struggled for consistency since joining in 2019 but now has three goals in four Europa League games this season - and Arteta wants more of the same .
`` He created some great moments in the game and worked really hard for the team , '' the Gunners boss added .
`` I really liked it .
I am really pleased with that .
`` We all know where his level is and all the time the question is how often he can get to that level - and how he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Today is the example .
That should be the level he needs to hit and from there he needs to keep improving . ''
The victory over Molde in Norway maintained Arsenal 's perfect record in Group B and saw them progress to the knockout stage with two games to spare .
Reiss Nelson doubled the Gunners ' lead shortly after with a tap-in from close range , before 19-year-old substitute Folarin Balogun , who was making his second appearance for the club , scored with his first touch of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Norway might not have seemed an ideal fixture for Arteta and Arsenal to face after a modest performance in the draw against Leeds and a sobering 3-0 home defeat by Aston Villa in the Premier League .
But Pepe , red-carded for a headbutt on Ezgjan Alioski on Sunday , looked keen to repay Arteta 's pre-match words of support with a bright performance .
The former Lille winger 's first moment of threat came when he sprinted down the left and cut inside to make space for a shot but fired over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his next effort from outside the area as his curling drive hit the crossbar with Molde goalkeeper Linde beaten .
The club 's record signing , who will now start the first of his three-match domestic ban against Wolves , eventually got his third goal in the Europa League this season with a neat piece of control and shot .
Pepe 's strike gave Arsenal 's youthful side an injection of confidence and , after a dearth of goals in their previous two fixtures , suddenly Arteta 's side looked dangerous with every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in December , was a bright note from the start at the Arker Stadium as he linked up well with captain Alexandre Lacazette and got an early effort on target .
The winger was rewarded for his persistence as he doubled the advantage from the six-yard box and then Balogun , linked with a move from Arsenal in the summer , staked his claim for a new contract by scoring on only his second appearance for the Gunners .
• None Arsenal have won their opening four group matches in a European campaign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season ( in the Champions League , when they reached the final ) .
• None Norwegian sides have lost their last five home meetings with English sides in all European competition by an aggregate score of 0-14 .
• None Since beating Sheffield United 2-1 at the start of October , 12 of Arsenal 's 13 goals in all competitions have come in the Europa League , with the exception being Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 's penalty at Old Trafford in the Premier League .
• None Nicolas Pepe has been directly involved in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ games for Arsenal ( 5 goals & 4 assists ) , netting in each of his last three appearances in the competition .
• None All four of Reiss Nelson 's goals for Arsenal have come in different competitions ( Europa League , Premier League , FA Cup & League Cup ) .
• None Folarin Balogun scored with his first ever attempt for Arsenal 's senior team .
Arsenal are home to Wolves on Sunday at 19:15 GMT , before hosting Rapid Vienna in their penultimate Europa League group game next Thursday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ FA Cup second-round games on BBC iPlayer , the BBC Sport website and app this weekend .
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Last updated on .From the section European Football
Pepe was one of Arsenal's star players in the win over Molde
Mikel Arteta has challenged Nicolas Pepe to improve his consistency after the Arsenal winger reacted to Sunday's red card against Leeds by helping the Gunners to cruise into the last 32 of the Europa League.
Pepe was accused by manager Arteta of letting down his team-mates after being sent off at Elland Road in the Premier League but Arsenal's record signing responded with the opening goal in a fine individual display against Molde.
The £72m signing from Lille curled a powerful strike into the top corner just after the break in Norway - having minutes earlier struck the bar.
"I could see from the first minute, from his body language, that he was ready to act," Arteta said. "I think he had a great performance."
Pepe has struggled for consistency since joining in 2019 but now has three goals in four Europa League games this season - and Arteta wants more of the same.
"He created some great moments in the game and worked really hard for the team," the Gunners boss added. "I really liked it. I am really pleased with that.
"We all know where his level is and all the time the question is how often he can get to that level - and how he contributes to other aspects of the game.
"Today is the example. That should be the level he needs to hit and from there he needs to keep improving."
The victory over Molde in Norway maintained Arsenal's perfect record in Group B and saw them progress to the knockout stage with two games to spare.
Reiss Nelson doubled the Gunners' lead shortly after with a tap-in from close range, before 19-year-old substitute Folarin Balogun, who was making his second appearance for the club, scored with his first touch of the game.
Gunners find form in Norway
An away game in wintry Norway might not have seemed an ideal fixture for Arteta and Arsenal to face after a modest performance in the draw against Leeds and a sobering 3-0 home defeat by Aston Villa in the Premier League.
But Pepe, red-carded for a headbutt on Ezgjan Alioski on Sunday, looked keen to repay Arteta's pre-match words of support with a bright performance.
The former Lille winger's first moment of threat came when he sprinted down the left and cut inside to make space for a shot but fired over the bar.
He got closer with his next effort from outside the area as his curling drive hit the crossbar with Molde goalkeeper Linde beaten.
The club's record signing, who will now start the first of his three-match domestic ban against Wolves, eventually got his third goal in the Europa League this season with a neat piece of control and shot.
Pepe's strike gave Arsenal's youthful side an injection of confidence and, after a dearth of goals in their previous two fixtures, suddenly Arteta's side looked dangerous with every attack.
Nelson, who turns 21 in December, was a bright note from the start at the Arker Stadium as he linked up well with captain Alexandre Lacazette and got an early effort on target.
The winger was rewarded for his persistence as he doubled the advantage from the six-yard box and then Balogun, linked with a move from Arsenal in the summer, staked his claim for a new contract by scoring on only his second appearance for the Gunners.
Pepe a standout in Europa League - the stats
Arsenal have won their opening four group matches in a European campaign for the first time since the 2005-06 season (in the Champions League, when they reached the final).
Norwegian sides have lost their last five home meetings with English sides in all European competition by an aggregate score of 0-14.
Since beating Sheffield United 2-1 at the start of October, 12 of Arsenal's 13 goals in all competitions have come in the Europa League, with the exception being Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's penalty at Old Trafford in the Premier League.
Nicolas Pepe has been directly involved in nine goals in his 10 Europa League games for Arsenal (5 goals & 4 assists), netting in each of his last three appearances in the competition.
All four of Reiss Nelson's goals for Arsenal have come in different competitions (Europa League, Premier League, FA Cup & League Cup).
Folarin Balogun scored with his first ever attempt for Arsenal's senior team.
What's next?
Arsenal are home to Wolves on Sunday at 19:15 GMT, before hosting Rapid Vienna in their penultimate Europa League group game next Thursday (20:00).
Line-ups
Match Stats
Live Text Line-ups Molde Formation 4-2-3-1 1 Linde 20 Wingo 6 Gregersen 5 Sinyan 3 Risa 17 Aursnes 16 Hussain 19 Hestad 7 Wolff Eikrem 11 Ellingsen 10 James 1 Linde
20 Wingo
6 Gregersen Substituted for Knudtzon at 85' minutes
5 Sinyan
3 Risa Substituted for Holmgren Pedersen at 82' minutes
17 Aursnes
16 Hussain Substituted for Bolly at 61' minutes
19 Hestad
7 Wolff Eikrem Substituted for Brynhildsen at 81' minutes
11 Ellingsen
10 James Substituted for Omoijuanfo at 61' minutes Substitutes 9 Moström
12 Craninx
14 Knudtzon
15 Christensen
22 Brynhildsen
26 Ranmark
27 Holmgren Pedersen
30 Bolly
99 Omoijuanfo Arsenal Formation 4-4-2 13 Rúnarsson 17 Cédric Soares 20 Mustafi 23 David Luiz 15 Maitland-Niles 19 Pépé 28 Willock 34 Xhaka 24 Nelson 9 Lacazette 30 Nketiah 13 Rúnarsson
17 Cédric Soares
20 Mustafi
23 David Luiz Substituted for Holding at 45' minutes
15 Maitland-Niles
19 Pépé
28 Willock Substituted for Tierney at 75' minutes
34 Xhaka Substituted for Ceballos at 62' minutes
24 Nelson
9 Lacazette Substituted for Smith Rowe at 75' minutes
30 Nketiah Substituted for Balogun at 82' minutes Substitutes 2 Bellerín
3 Tierney
8 Ceballos
16 Holding
32 Smith Rowe
33 Macey
38 Balogun
41 Cottrell
44 Hein
66 Azeez Referee: Irfan Peljto Attendance: 600 Match Stats Live Text Post update Match ends, Molde 0, Arsenal 3. Full Time Second Half ends, Molde 0, Arsenal 3. Post update Attempt blocked. Nicolas Pépé (Arsenal) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Dani Ceballos. Post update Offside, Arsenal. Cédric Soares tries a through ball, but Folarin Balogun is caught offside. Post update Attempt blocked. Fredrik Aursnes (Molde) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Henry Wingo. Substitution Substitution, Molde. Erling Knudtzon replaces Stian Rode Gregersen. Post update Foul by Folarin Balogun (Arsenal). Post update Stian Rode Gregersen (Molde) wins a free kick in the defensive half. goal Goal! Goal! Molde 0, Arsenal 3. Folarin Balogun (Arsenal) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Emile Smith Rowe. Substitution Substitution, Arsenal. Folarin Balogun replaces Eddie Nketiah. Substitution Substitution, Molde. Marcus Holmgren Pedersen replaces Birk Risa. Substitution Substitution, Molde. Ola Brynhildsen replaces Magnus Wolff Eikrem. Post update Foul by Eddie Nketiah (Arsenal). Post update Sheriff Sinyan (Molde) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Post update Attempt missed. Mathis Bolly (Molde) right footed shot from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Fredrik Aursnes. Substitution Substitution, Arsenal. Emile Smith Rowe replaces Alexandre Lacazette. Substitution Substitution, Arsenal. Kieran Tierney replaces Joseph Willock. Post update Joseph Willock (Arsenal) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Post update Foul by Stian Rode Gregersen (Molde). Post update Attempt missed. Rob Holding (Arsenal) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Nicolas Pépé with a cross following a corner. Page 1 of 5 rewind previous Navigate to the next page next Navigate to the last page forward


bbc--2020-11-26--Barca presidential candidate wants Neymar - Friday's gossip

Last updated on .From the section Gossip Barcelona presidential candidate Emili Rousaud says that , if elected , he will sign `` two top players , one of them Neymar '' , the 28-year-old Brazil forward who made a world-record move from Barca to Paris St Germain in 2017 .
( Marca - in Spanish ) Manchester United have not given up hope of signing Barcelona 's Ousmane Dembele but they will try to agree a loan move for the France forward , 23 .
( Sport - in Spanish ) Borussia Dortmund 's director Michael Zorc sees Norway striker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a long time '' despite the 20-year-old being linked with Real Madrid .
( Goal ) Tottenham are set to sign Leicester 's English winger Demarai Gray , 24 , on a free transfer in January .
( Express ) Liverpool could earn a £30m windfall in January by selling Swiss midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri , 29 , and Belgian striker Divock Origi , 25 .
( Express ) Barcelona could move for Liverpool 's Senegal forward Sadio Mane , 28 , or Netherlands midfielder Gini Wijnaldum , 30 , after a clause @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the Nou Camp expired - had Barca signed another Liverpool player they would have had to pay an additional £89m .
( Star ) Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma , 21 , is close to agreeing a new contract with AC Milan .
( Calciomercato - in Italian ) Manchester United have offered a new deal to 22-year-old Dutch utility player Timothy Fosu-Mensah , whose contract runs out next summer .
( Manchester Evening News ) Aston Villa could make a January bid for Werder Bremen 's Kosovo winger Milot Rashica , 24 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ RB Leipzig , Bayer Leverkusen and Wolfsburg .
( Kreiszeitung - in German ) QPR 's Bright Osayi-Samuel has been told to keep putting speculation aside with the Nigeria-born winger , 22 , having been linked with Burnley , Celtic , Fulham , Leeds United and Leicester .
( LancsLive ) The English Football League will not be moving matches scheduled for the final day of national lockdown so fans can attend a day later .
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Last updated on .From the section Gossip
Barcelona presidential candidate Emili Rousaud says that, if elected, he will sign "two top players, one of them Neymar", the 28-year-old Brazil forward who made a world-record move from Barca to Paris St Germain in 2017. (Marca - in Spanish) external-link
Lyon have dropped Arsenal target Houssem Aouar for Sunday's game against Reims as the France midfielder, 22, refused to warm down after being an unused substitute for their win over Angers. (L'Equipe via Mirror) external-link
Manchester United have not given up hope of signing Barcelona's Ousmane Dembele but they will try to agree a loan move for the France forward, 23. (Sport - in Spanish) external-link
Juventus are monitoring Dutch international Donny van de Beek's situation at Manchester United with the 23-year-old midfielder failing to secure a regular starting spot at the club since his summer move. (Calciomercato - in Italian) external-link
Borussia Dortmund's director Michael Zorc sees Norway striker Erling Braut Haaland staying "with us for a long time" despite the 20-year-old being linked with Real Madrid. (Goal) external-link
BBC to air first live game on 26 December Premier League festive schedule: How to follow on TV & who gets least rest
Chelsea are eyeing a move for Atletico Madrid's Uruguay centre-back Jose Gimenez, 25. (Sun) external-link
Tottenham are set to sign Leicester's English winger Demarai Gray, 24, on a free transfer in January. (Express) external-link
Liverpool could earn a £30m windfall in January by selling Swiss midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri, 29, and Belgian striker Divock Origi, 25. (Express) external-link
Barcelona could move for Liverpool's Senegal forward Sadio Mane, 28, or Netherlands midfielder Gini Wijnaldum, 30, after a clause in the deal which took Philippe Coutinho to the Nou Camp expired - had Barca signed another Liverpool player they would have had to pay an additional £89m. (Star) external-link
Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, 21, is close to agreeing a new contract with AC Milan. (Calciomercato - in Italian) external-link
Manchester United have offered a new deal to 22-year-old Dutch utility player Timothy Fosu-Mensah, whose contract runs out next summer. (Manchester Evening News) external-link
West Brom are monitoring Celtic's French midfielder Olivier Ntcham, 24. (Football Insider) external-link
Aston Villa could make a January bid for Werder Bremen's Kosovo winger Milot Rashica, 24, who has also been linked with RB Leipzig, Bayer Leverkusen and Wolfsburg. (Kreiszeitung - in German) external-link
QPR's Bright Osayi-Samuel has been told to keep putting speculation aside with the Nigeria-born winger, 22, having been linked with Burnley, Celtic, Fulham, Leeds United and Leicester. (LancsLive) external-link
The English Football League will not be moving matches scheduled for the final day of national lockdown so fans can attend a day later. (Mail) external-link
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bbc--2020-11-27--US election: Trump signals he is prepared to leave White House

The electors almost always vote for the candidate who won the most votes in their states , and although it @ @ @ @ @ disregard the voters ' pick , no result has ever been changed this way .

The electors almost always vote for the candidate who won the most votes in their states, and although it is possible for some to disregard the voters' pick, no result has ever been changed this way.


bbc--2020-11-27--Maradona: Anger over funeral home photos with legend's open coffin

Mr Picón said his company had organised funeral services for other members of the Maradona family .
`` The family @ @ @ @ @ , that 's why we are so affected , '' he said .

Many of the footballing world's biggest stars have paid tribute to Maradona, including former England striker Gary Lineker, who said the Argentine was "by some distance, the best player of my generation and arguably the greatest of all time".


bbc--2020-11-27--Oxford Covid vaccine: Regulator asked to assess jab

The Department of Health and Social Care said the UK would be one of the first countries in the world @ @ @ @ @ if it was authorised , with AstraZeneca set to have as many as 4 million @ @ @ @ @ by the end of the year and 40 million by the end of March 2021 @

The Department of Health and Social Care said the UK would be one of the first countries in the world to receive the vaccine, if it was authorised, with AstraZeneca set to have as many as 4 million doses ready for the UK by the end of the year and 40 million by the end of March 2021.


bbc--2020-11-27--Pig guts fly as Taiwan lawmakers brawl over US pork imports

The additive ractopamine is currently banned for pig use in Taiwan , as well as in China and the European @ @ @ @ @ about safety for animals and humans .

The additive ractopamine is currently banned for pig use in Taiwan, as well as in China and the European Union, due to concerns about safety for animals and humans.


bbc--2020-11-27--Utah monolith: Internet sleuths got there, but its origins are still a mystery

One of the most famous examples of this is Walter de Maria 's The Lightning Field .
Its exact location @ @ @ @ @ all that is known is that it 's in the high desert of western New @ @ @ @ @ of visitors can book to be taken there .
Another is the temporary land art @ @ @ @ @ Jones , such as Synergy - a piece that was installed in Lake Wanaka , @ @ @ @ @ .

One of the most famous examples of this is Walter de Maria's The Lightning Field. Its exact location is a tightly-guarded secret - all that is known is that it's in the high desert of western New Mexico, although small groups of visitors can book to be taken there. Another is the temporary land art of Martin Hill and Philippa Jones, such as Synergy - a piece that was installed in Lake Wanaka, New Zealand, in 2009.


bbc--2020-11-27--Thailand: Rare whale skeleton discovered

Mr Chua says the discovery will allow researchers to find out more about the particular species in the past , @ @ @ @ @ compared to today 's Bryde 's whales .

Mr Chua says the discovery will allow researchers to find out more about the particular species in the past, whether there were any differences compared to today's Bryde's whales.


bbc--2020-11-27--Chinese doctors jailed for illegal organ harvesting

The hospital 's head of the intensive care unit , Yang Suxun , would approach a patient 's family members @ @ @ @ @ consent to donating their loved one 's organs .
The family members would sign what @ @ @ @ @ be fake consent forms .

The hospital's head of the intensive care unit, Yang Suxun, would approach a patient's family members and ask if they would consent to donating their loved one's organs. The family members would sign what would later turn out to be fake consent forms.


bbc--2020-11-27--Coronavirus: Calls in Denmark to dig up millions of dead mink

`` We have two generations of really skilled mink farmers , father and son , who in a very , @ @ @ @ @ their life 's work shattered , and that… It 's been emotional for them .
@ @ @ @ @ well , '' she said , wiping away tears .

"We have two generations of really skilled mink farmers, father and son, who in a very, very short time have had their life's work shattered, and that… It's been emotional for them. Sorry. For me as well," she said, wiping away tears.


bbc--2020-11-27--Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: PM declares assault on regional capital Mekelle

It is not clear what that strategy is but it will not be easy to carry it out , particularly @ @ @ @ @ in the city .
Artillery attacks , as were suggested by an army official last @ @ @ @ @ particularly difficult to conduct without killing civilians and destroying civilian infrastructure .

It is not clear what that strategy is but it will not be easy to carry it out, particularly if there's active fighting in the city. Artillery attacks, as were suggested by an army official last week, and airstrikes are particularly difficult to conduct without killing civilians and destroying civilian infrastructure.


bbc--2020-11-27--China slaps up to 200% tariffs on Australian wine

Officials in China have argued that some Australian wine is being sold cheaper there ( dumped ) than in its @ @ @ @ @ of subsidies .
Australia has rejected that assertion .

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bbc--2020-11-26--Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade goes ahead - but with a few changes

The annual Macy 's Thanksgiving Day Parade has gone ahead in New York City - with a few differences due @ @ @ @ @ There were no spectators on the streets and the parade route was cut to just @ @ @ @ @ were still the usual big balloons and big performances .

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The annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade has gone ahead in New York City - with a few differences due to the coronavirus pandemic.
There were no spectators on the streets and the parade route was cut to just one block. But there were still the usual big balloons and big performances.


bbc--2020-11-27--Coronavirus: When can I get the Covid-19 vaccine?

Excitement over this month ’ s Covid-19 vaccine announcements has turned into questions about when we can all access the @ @ @ @ @ some of the biggest questions .

Excitement over this month’s Covid-19 vaccine announcements has turned into questions about when we can all access the vaccines.
Ros Atkins answers some of the biggest questions.


bbc--2020-11-27--India coronavirus: How the pandemic brought a remote village its first school

When Santosh Esram first arrived in Neelam Thogu , a tribal village deep in the forests of India 's southern @ @ @ @ @ people living in poverty and children with no access to a school .
He had @ @ @ @ @ with two of his friends , Gunamantha Rao and Shashinder Reddy , to distribute food @ @ @ @ @ .
But they ended up staying on and starting a school , where children are @ @ @ @ @ a regional language .
Five months on , Mr Esram says that he feels both @ @ @ @ @ they are able to offer to the children here .
And the school 's success @ @ @ @ @ to open another school in a nearby village .

When Santosh Esram first arrived in Neelam Thogu, a tribal village deep in the forests of India's southern Telangana state, he found people living in poverty and children with no access to a school.
He had come to the village along with two of his friends, Gunamantha Rao and Shashinder Reddy, to distribute food and medical supplies to locals.
But they ended up staying on and starting a school, where children are taught English and Telugu, a regional language.
Five months on, Mr Esram says that he feels both happy and proud about what they are able to offer to the children here.
And the school's success has inspired the three friends to open another school in a nearby village.
Video by BBC Telugu's Sangeetham Prabhakar.


bbc--2020-11-27--Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid vaccine 'dose error' explained

Prof David Salisbury , immunisation expert and associate fellow of the global health program at the Chatham House think tank @ @ @ @ @ 've taken two studies for which different doses were used and come up with a @ @ @ @ @ either of the doses .
I think many people are having trouble with that.″

Prof David Salisbury, immunisation expert and associate fellow of the global health program at the Chatham House think tank, said: "You've taken two studies for which different doses were used and come up with a composite that doesn't represent either of the doses. I think many people are having trouble with that.″


bbc--2020-11-27--Huge crowds bid farewell to Maradona as legend is laid to rest

`` If you do n't jump , you 're English , '' is one of the favourite chants of Argentinians @ @ @ @ @ England and THAT goal - the Hand of God - something many here saw as @ @ @ @ @ the Falklands War , known here as the Malvinas .

"If you don't jump, you're English," is one of the favourite chants of Argentinians about the 1986 match with England and THAT goal - the Hand of God - something many here saw as a sort of payback after the Falklands War, known here as the Malvinas.


bbc--2020-11-27--Tottenham: Jose Mourinho has added his secret ingredient to Spurs - Jermaine Jenas

I spoke to Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho on Zoom last week and it was obvious his spark is back .
At 57 , Jose 's legacy is already established , of course .
Just look at his track record - he will go down as one of the greatest managers ever , because of what he has already achieved .
But he has got an opportunity now to create something different with Spurs - something that , in a weird way , would almost be more than everything he has done elsewhere .
I mean , can you imagine if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
There are are not many other managers on this planet who would even think it is possible to walk into Spurs and win the title within 18 months , let alone be able to carry it out .
Jose wo n't admit his side are contenders of course , but it 's clearly something he feels he can get his teeth into .
Off the pitch , you can tell he is more comfortable now he is back in London than he ever was in Manchester , living out of a hotel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the players that he wants , and he has instilled the spirit he demands from them .
It is just over a year since he replaced Mauricio Pochettino as Spurs boss , and he has already knocked the can down the road .
No wonder he has got a smile back on his face . '
A brilliant blueprint but Jose aims to make it better' We ca n't forget what Poch did for Tottenham because he made them Champions League regulars and took them to a whole new stratosphere in terms of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , has somehow looked at that blueprint and said 'it is brilliant but I can make it better because I know the secret ingredient ' .
That secret ingredient is a desire to win .
These Tottenham players are all very good footballers , but the question was 'do they want success enough to get it in a horrible way ? '
Basically , are they willing to do it Jose 's way ?
It looks like they are , and the more big results it gets them , the more they will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
On top of that , Mourinho is willing to make the hard decisions .
Taking Dele Alli out of the group was not an easy one , but he felt it was necessary and he has been proved right .
It was the same with selling Christian Eriksen in January .
You could tell on the Amazon documentary Mourinho was n't too keen on the idea , but look how that has worked out .
Spurs do n't appear to be missing the Danish midfielder , while Eriksen must be watching from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' because Mourinho is getting the best out of so many of his old team-mates .
When I asked Jose about that - about how he has so many leaders in his team - he said he does n't look at it as if he is the one who creates them or even identifies them .
His philosophy is more that 'the leaders show me who they are ' .
It does n't necessarily happen straight away , either , and France midfielder Tanguy Ndombele is a great example of that .
'If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do n't play for Jose' There is a reason Mourinho loves players like Eric Dier and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg because they give him a minimum of 7/10 every week But a lot of the others are more than just reliable , they are special - like Harry Kane and Son Heung-min of course .
Ndombele is another one in that bracket .
I watched him play for Lyon against Manchester City in 2018 and , with his technical ability , intelligent passing and physical power , he always had the potential to be one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ took time to adjust to what Mourinho asks for .
I think when Mourinho comes into a club , he gives the players a framework and says 'this is what I want .
If you do it , you will become better .
If you want to do your own thing , you wo n't play for me ' .
That broke down with Ndombele last season , which is why he was in and out of the team , but he is applying himself now and doing exactly what Mourinho asks .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ week-out , and in the first hour against City on on Saturday he was the key component for Tottenham 's gameplan .
Every area of this Spurs team is working well now , but that was not the case in their first game of the season , a disappointing defeat by Everton .
At that stage , I was not thinking about a Tottenham title bid .
In fact I wondered aloud which direction the team was heading in .
But I did not really understand the effects of the unique circumstances around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time that some teams had in pre-season .
Anyone like me looking in from the outside could not really factor that in , which is where the coaches are way ahead with their understanding of where their teams are at .
I am sure Jose knew before that Everton game that his team were nowhere near ready .
Looking at them now , though , you can see what they are capable of now they are up to speed , and it appears they have the squad depth they are going to need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Daniel Levy deserves some credit , after a spell where he has come under quite a bit of pressure .
He has managed to build what is possibly the best football stadium in Europe , then acquire one of the best managers in the world in Mourinho .
On top of that , he has assembled a squad that is enviable throughout the Premier League with the balance and back-up he has got in every position .
There is a mix of experience , youth , pace and power .
Oh , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next ?
Everyone has to be ready for a huge month Spurs have put themselves in a very good position in the Premier League , now they have to maintain it .
One of their problems is that their games come thick and fast , especially because they are in Europe , and each of them presents a challenge .
After playing Chelsea on Sunday , Spurs face Arsenal , Liverpool and Leicester in the next few weeks , in games that are very specific in terms of their level of intensity .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and the game-time everyone gets , is going to be very important .
The fans might not like to see it , but I think Mourinho is going to have to rest some players at different times .
It may be that Harry has to step aside for a league game - he has started every one so far - and someone else comes in .
I know Mourinho talks up the importance of Tottenham 's Europa League campaign , and they also can not just assume they will brush aside Crystal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before they face Liverpool either .
But I do n't see how he plays his best players in those matches , and still has them at their best for all the big games .
It is not just a physical challenge they face in the next month , it is a mental one too - and this is before we even get to the Christmas period which will be even busier .
They do n't even have to win all the games I have just mentioned because , the way this season is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ positive would just to be avoid any major injuries .
But clearly they will ideally be looking to maintain their momentum and for that to happen the fringe players have to be ready - not just ready to play , but ready to pull their weight .
Mourinho already sent out a message about that with his comments after he rested players against Royal Antwerp at the end of October and his side played badly and were beaten .
Whenever he does that , he needs the players who come in to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ why they should be the ones starting regularly .
However it works , it 's important Spurs get it right .
The margin for error is so small , and this period could define the rest of their season - where they finish , whether they end up with a trophy , and which one .
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I spoke to Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho on Zoom last week and it was obvious his spark is back.
You can see it in his media conferences too, and with his posts on Instagram. His team are in a good place now, for all sorts of reasons, and you can tell he knows it.
At 57, Jose's legacy is already established, of course. Just look at his track record - he will go down as one of the greatest managers ever, because of what he has already achieved.
But he has got an opportunity now to create something different with Spurs - something that, in a weird way, would almost be more than everything he has done elsewhere.
I mean, can you imagine if he won the Premier League with Tottenham?
There are are not many other managers on this planet who would even think it is possible to walk into Spurs and win the title within 18 months, let alone be able to carry it out.
Tottenham are top of the table for the first time since August 2014 and have not been top this far into a campaign since January 1985 when they led the old Division One after 23 games
Jose won't admit his side are contenders of course, but it's clearly something he feels he can get his teeth into.
Off the pitch, you can tell he is more comfortable now he is back in London than he ever was in Manchester, living out of a hotel.
On it, he has got the players that he wants, and he has instilled the spirit he demands from them.
It is just over a year since he replaced Mauricio Pochettino as Spurs boss, and he has already knocked the can down the road.
No wonder he has got a smile back on his face.
Tottenham 2-0 Man City: Jose Mourinho says Spurs not fighting for the title
'A brilliant blueprint but Jose aims to make it better'
We can't forget what Poch did for Tottenham because he made them Champions League regulars and took them to a whole new stratosphere in terms of their belief levels.
Mourinho, though, has somehow looked at that blueprint and said 'it is brilliant but I can make it better because I know the secret ingredient'.
That secret ingredient is a desire to win. These Tottenham players are all very good footballers, but the question was 'do they want success enough to get it in a horrible way?'
Basically, are they willing to do it Jose's way?
It looks like they are, and the more big results it gets them, the more they will be in the palm of his hand.
On top of that, Mourinho is willing to make the hard decisions. Taking Dele Alli out of the group was not an easy one, but he felt it was necessary and he has been proved right.
Dele Alli has made only one Premier League start this season - in the defeat against Everton on the opening weekend. He was taken off at half-time and has played only 21 minutes in the league since, as a substitute in the 6-1 win over Manchester United on 4 October
It was the same with selling Christian Eriksen in January. You could tell on the Amazon documentary Mourinho wasn't too keen on the idea, but look how that has worked out.
Spurs don't appear to be missing the Danish midfielder, while Eriksen must be watching from afar thinking 'what have I done?' because Mourinho is getting the best out of so many of his old team-mates.
When I asked Jose about that - about how he has so many leaders in his team - he said he doesn't look at it as if he is the one who creates them or even identifies them.
His philosophy is more that 'the leaders show me who they are'. It doesn't necessarily happen straight away, either, and France midfielder Tanguy Ndombele is a great example of that.
'If players do their own thing, they don't play for Jose'
Tanguy Ndombele was Tottenham's record signing when he joined from Lyon for £53.8m in July 2019 but he fell out of favour when Mourinho took charge in November of that year and made only five more Premier League starts that season. In 2020-21, he has already started seven out of nine league games
There is a reason Mourinho loves players like Eric Dier and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg because they give him a minimum of 7/10 every week
But a lot of the others are more than just reliable, they are special - like Harry Kane and Son Heung-min of course.
Ndombele is another one in that bracket. I watched him play for Lyon against Manchester City in 2018 and, with his technical ability, intelligent passing and physical power, he always had the potential to be one of the very best, he just took time to adjust to what Mourinho asks for.
Mourinho's first game in charge of Tottenham was a 3-2 win over West Ham on 23 November 2019. Since then, only Liverpool (85 points from 35 games) and Manchester City (68 points from 34 games) have picked up more points than Spurs
I think when Mourinho comes into a club, he gives the players a framework and says 'this is what I want. If you do it, you will become better. If you want to do your own thing, you won't play for me'.
That broke down with Ndombele last season, which is why he was in and out of the team, but he is applying himself now and doing exactly what Mourinho asks.
Now he's a starter, week-in week-out, and in the first hour against City on on Saturday he was the key component for Tottenham's gameplan.
Why Daniel Levy deserves credit too
Every area of this Spurs team is working well now, but that was not the case in their first game of the season, a disappointing defeat by Everton.
At that stage, I was not thinking about a Tottenham title bid. In fact I wondered aloud which direction the team was heading in.
But I did not really understand the effects of the unique circumstances around this campaign and the much shorter preparation time that some teams had in pre-season.
Anyone like me looking in from the outside could not really factor that in, which is where the coaches are way ahead with their understanding of where their teams are at.
I am sure Jose knew before that Everton game that his team were nowhere near ready.
Looking at them now, though, you can see what they are capable of now they are up to speed, and it appears they have the squad depth they are going to need too.
This is where Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy deserves some credit, after a spell where he has come under quite a bit of pressure.
NFL pitch, concert space and now hospital - Tottenham Hotspur's stadium is doing it all
He has managed to build what is possibly the best football stadium in Europe, then acquire one of the best managers in the world in Mourinho.
On top of that, he has assembled a squad that is enviable throughout the Premier League with the balance and back-up he has got in every position. There is a mix of experience, youth, pace and power. Oh, and a world-class forward line too.
What next? Everyone has to be ready for a huge month
A defining month? Tottenham's next five Premier League games Sunday, 29 November Chelsea (a) Sunday, 6 December Arsenal (h) Sunday, 13 December Crystal Palace (a) Wednesday, 16 December Liverpool (a) Sunday, 20 December Leicester (h)
Spurs have put themselves in a very good position in the Premier League, now they have to maintain it.
One of their problems is that their games come thick and fast, especially because they are in Europe, and each of them presents a challenge.
After playing Chelsea on Sunday, Spurs face Arsenal, Liverpool and Leicester in the next few weeks, in games that are very specific in terms of their level of intensity.
This is where Tottenham's squad depth, and the game-time everyone gets, is going to be very important.
The fans might not like to see it, but I think Mourinho is going to have to rest some players at different times. It may be that Harry has to step aside for a league game - he has started every one so far - and someone else comes in.
I know Mourinho talks up the importance of Tottenham's Europa League campaign, and they also cannot just assume they will brush aside Crystal Palace in the league a few days before they face Liverpool either.
But I don't see how he plays his best players in those matches, and still has them at their best for all the big games.
It is not just a physical challenge they face in the next month, it is a mental one too - and this is before we even get to the Christmas period which will be even busier.
They don't even have to win all the games I have just mentioned because, the way this season is going for everyone, one really big positive would just to be avoid any major injuries.
But clearly they will ideally be looking to maintain their momentum and for that to happen the fringe players have to be ready - not just ready to play, but ready to pull their weight.
Mourinho already sent out a message about that with his comments after he rested players against Royal Antwerp at the end of October and his side played badly and were beaten.
Whenever he does that, he needs the players who come in to have the right mindset, and show him why they should be the ones starting regularly.
However it works, it's important Spurs get it right. The margin for error is so small, and this period could define the rest of their season - where they finish, whether they end up with a trophy, and which one.
Jermaine Jenas was speaking to BBC Sport's Chris Bevan.