bbc--2020-11-21--Impressive May scores twice in England win over Ireland

Last updated on .From the section Rugby Union Wing Jonny May scored a superb solo try as England claimed an emphatic and entertaining Autumn Nations Cup victory against Ireland at Twickenham .
The hosts retained control after the break with two Owen Farrell penalties .
Unwilling to let May take all the plaudits , Jacob Stockdale chased a kick to give Ireland their only try .
• None How England gave fans ' a perfect escape ' and 'their Saturday back' England are now top of their group and in pole position to compete for the title on finals weekend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wales for their final group game next Saturday , while Ireland host Georgia on the Sunday .
Italy , Scotland , Fiji and France feature in Group B , but Fiji have been unable to complete any of their matches because of a coronavirus outbreak in the team .
The winners of each of the two groups will face each other on 5 or 6 December to decide an overall champion .
• None No limit to where May can go - Jones • None Ireland will take 'absolutely priceless ' lessons from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ penalty gives England thrilling win with last kick of match England head coach Jones made sure to stress before the match that his side were facing their toughest challenge since the return of international rugby in October .
With England 's past two Tests coming against Georgia and Italy , it was not as controversial a statement as those that would come later in the week .
Jones jokingly referred to Ireland as the `` United Nations '' , referencing the five southern hemisphere-born players in their starting line-up , and questioned prop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did not look as fired up by the opposition coach 's comments as they might have been and were overshadowed by England 's electric backs .
Hooker Jamie George had claimed a hat-trick from mauls in their 40-0 win against Georgia , but England 's attacking intentions this week were clear as Ben Youngs took a quick penalty from a position that could have seen Farrell claim an easy three points .
The captain got his reward shortly after as his cross-field kick fell for May , who leaped into the south-west London @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the right corner .
It was the wing 's 30th England try but his crowning moment came minutes later with a score that is sure to make Twickenham highlights reels for years to come .
May danced around Irish defenders on his own 22 then chased his own kick , beating Ireland scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park , and another tap with his foot allowed him to cover the final 10 metres and score .
His 31st try took him one ahead of Jeremy Guscott 's total and level with 2003 World Cup winners @ @ @ @ @ @ @ England men 's record try-scorer Rory Underwood on 49 remains ahead of him .
The match had been billed as a physical battle , with Ireland captain James Ryan and England star Maro Itoje at its centre .
That physical element was clear as Ireland lock Quinn Roux made the first significant move after the break , pulling England flanker Tom Curry to the floor by his neck .
The infraction gave Farrell the chance to add three points to England 's lead and , shortly after the more experienced Conor Murray came @ @ @ @ @ @ @ another penalty .
Ryan was caught off his feet at the breakdown and Farrell made no mistake from the tee again , putting England 18 points ahead .
Ireland 's forwards continued to fight but eventually handed the baton over to the backs as fly-half Ross Byrne kicked forward for centre Chris Farrell , who was held up by Henry Slade over the tryline .
The game began to lose momentum until replacement fly-half Billy Burns breathed some life into it before the death .
The number 10 chipped a ball over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Max Malins to claim it and become the first player to score against England in the Autumn Nations Cup .
Player of the match : Jonny May England coach Eddie Jones told BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra : `` We dominated the game , put ourselves in a good position to maybe go on and dominate .
We did n't , but there is a lot more in us , which is pleasing .
`` The defence was pretty good but we are disappointed with the try at the end .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sheet , as they say in football , but we are improving .
I particularly liked our ferocity of our ruck defence today . ''
'Not sure whether England should be grateful or Ireland aggrieved ' - analysis Former England scrum-half Matt Dawson said on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra : `` It was routine from England .
There were glimpses in the first half and injections of pace .
`` There was counter-attacking and there were wonderful tries from May .
I thought 'here we go ' for the second half @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the door , England had too much and were not too fussed about attacking . ''
Former Ireland centre Darren Cave on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra : `` I thought we would learn where both teams are at , but it was hard to assess .
`` Ireland were underwhelming , England were dominant , but it did not reflect that .
England know how to beat Ireland ; they executed their plan perfectly .
I 'm not sure if Ireland should be grateful for only losing by 13 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
What is next for England and Ireland ?
Replacements : Genge for M Vunipola ( 62 ) , Earl for Underhill ( 62 ) , Robson for Youngs ( 62 ) , Stuart for Sinckler ( 68 ) , Hill for Launchbury ( 68 ) , Ford for Lawrence ( 68 ) , Malins for Joseph ( 71 ) Dunn for George ( 79 ) .
Replacements : Murray for Gibson-Park ( 50 ) , Herring for Kelleher ( 50 ) , Henderson for Roux ( 50 ) , Stockdale for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Healy ( 65 ) , Connors for Stander ( 65 ) , Burns for Byrne ( 68 ) .
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Last updated on .From the section Rugby Union
Jonny May has now scored 31 tries for England
Autumn Nations Cup: England v Ireland England: (12) 18 Tries: May 2; Pens: Farrell 2; Con: Farrell Ireland: (0) 7 Try: Stockdale; Con: Burns
Wing Jonny May scored a superb solo try as England claimed an emphatic and entertaining Autumn Nations Cup victory against Ireland at Twickenham.
May crossed twice as the hosts dominated the first half and the second try, covering most of the pitch as he chased his kick, was one of his finest.
The hosts retained control after the break with two Owen Farrell penalties.
Unwilling to let May take all the plaudits, Jacob Stockdale chased a kick to give Ireland their only try.
England are now top of their group and in pole position to compete for the title on finals weekend.
Eddie Jones' side travel to Wales for their final group game next Saturday, while Ireland host Georgia on the Sunday.
Italy, Scotland, Fiji and France feature in Group B, but Fiji have been unable to complete any of their matches because of a coronavirus outbreak in the team.
The winners of each of the two groups will face each other on 5 or 6 December to decide an overall champion.
England's backs light up Twickenham
England head coach Jones made sure to stress before the match that his side were facing their toughest challenge since the return of international rugby in October.
With England's past two Tests coming against Georgia and Italy, it was not as controversial a statement as those that would come later in the week.
Jones jokingly referred to Ireland as the "United Nations", referencing the five southern hemisphere-born players in their starting line-up, and questioned prop Andrew Porter's scrummaging technique.
Ireland did not look as fired up by the opposition coach's comments as they might have been and were overshadowed by England's electric backs.
Hooker Jamie George had claimed a hat-trick from mauls in their 40-0 win against Georgia, but England's attacking intentions this week were clear as Ben Youngs took a quick penalty from a position that could have seen Farrell claim an easy three points.
The captain got his reward shortly after as his cross-field kick fell for May, who leaped into the south-west London sky to beat Hugo Keenan and cross in the right corner.
It was the wing's 30th England try but his crowning moment came minutes later with a score that is sure to make Twickenham highlights reels for years to come.
May danced around Irish defenders on his own 22 then chased his own kick, beating Ireland scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park, and another tap with his foot allowed him to cover the final 10 metres and score.
His 31st try took him one ahead of Jeremy Guscott's total and level with 2003 World Cup winners Ben Cohen and Will Greenwood - only England men's record try-scorer Rory Underwood on 49 remains ahead of him.
Jacob Stockdale scored Ireland's only try
Farrell extends lead as Ireland concede penalties
The match had been billed as a physical battle, with Ireland captain James Ryan and England star Maro Itoje at its centre.
That physical element was clear as Ireland lock Quinn Roux made the first significant move after the break, pulling England flanker Tom Curry to the floor by his neck.
The infraction gave Farrell the chance to add three points to England's lead and, shortly after the more experienced Conor Murray came on to replace Gibson-Park, Ireland conceded another penalty.
Ryan was caught off his feet at the breakdown and Farrell made no mistake from the tee again, putting England 18 points ahead.
Ireland's forwards continued to fight but eventually handed the baton over to the backs as fly-half Ross Byrne kicked forward for centre Chris Farrell, who was held up by Henry Slade over the tryline.
The game began to lose momentum until replacement fly-half Billy Burns breathed some life into it before the death.
The number 10 chipped a ball over the top and Stockdale burst forward, beating Max Malins to claim it and become the first player to score against England in the Autumn Nations Cup.
Player of the match: Jonny May
Jonny May's moustache, grown for charity event Movember, did not seem to slow him down as he evaded Irish defenders for his impressive score
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England coach Eddie Jones told BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra: "We dominated the game, put ourselves in a good position to maybe go on and dominate. We didn't, but there is a lot more in us, which is pleasing.
"The defence was pretty good but we are disappointed with the try at the end. We'd have liked to have a clean sheet, as they say in football, but we are improving. I particularly liked our ferocity of our ruck defence today."
'Not sure whether England should be grateful or Ireland aggrieved' - analysis
Former England scrum-half Matt Dawson said on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra: "It was routine from England. There were glimpses in the first half and injections of pace.
"There was counter-attacking and there were wonderful tries from May. I thought 'here we go' for the second half, but as much as Ireland knocked on the door, England had too much and were not too fussed about attacking."
Former Ireland centre Darren Cave on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra: "I thought we would learn where both teams are at, but it was hard to assess.
"Ireland were underwhelming, England were dominant, but it did not reflect that. England know how to beat Ireland; they executed their plan perfectly. I'm not sure if Ireland should be grateful for only losing by 13, or England aggrieved for not scoring more."
What is next for England and Ireland?
England and Ireland's Autumn Nations Cup fixtures and results 13 November: Ireland 32-9 Wales at Aviva Stadium 14 November: England 40-0 Georgia at Twickenham 21 November: England 18-7 Ireland at Twickenham 28 November: Wales v England, 16:00 GMT at Parc y Scarlets 29 November: Ireland v Georgia 14:00 GMT at Aviva Stadium 5 & 6 December: Finals weekend - matches TBD Autumn Nations Cup tables
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England: Daly; Joseph, Lawrence, Slade, May; Farrell (capt), Youngs; M Vunipola, George, Sinckler; Itoje, Launchbury; Curry, Underhill, B Vunipola.
Replacements: Genge for M Vunipola (62), Earl for Underhill (62), Robson for Youngs (62), Stuart for Sinckler (68), Hill for Launchbury (68), Ford for Lawrence (68), Malins for Joseph (71) Dunn for George (79).
Ireland: Keenan; Earls, Farrell, Aki, Lowe; R Byrne, Gibson-Park; Healy, Kelleher, Porter; Roux, James Ryan (capt); Stander, O'Mahony, Doris.
Replacements: Murray for Gibson-Park (50), Herring for Kelleher (50), Henderson for Roux (50), Stockdale for Keenan (57), Bealham for Healy (65), Connors for Stander (65), Burns for Byrne (68).
Not used: John Ryan


bbc--2020-11-21--Ronaldo double gives Juventus victory

Ronaldo double gives Juventus victory

Last updated on .From the section European Football Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in four minutes as Serie A champions Juventus @ @ @ @ @ second in the table .
The Portuguese draws level with Milan 's Zlatan Ibrahimovic on @ @ @ @ @ of the Serie A scorers ' list .
Juve have played a game more than @ @ @ @ @ the top five , so their occupation of second may only be temporary .
With @ @ @ @ @ , they remain unbeaten in the league this season , alongside Milan and third-placed Sassuolo @ @ @ @ @ over Napoli , a result that was awarded when Napoli failed to fulfil a fixture @ @ @

Last updated on .From the section European Football
Cristiano Ronaldo has scored in each of his five league appearances for Juventus this season
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in four minutes as Serie A champions Juventus beat Cagliari and climbed to second in the table.
Ronaldo found the net in the 38th and 42nd minutes to lift Juve from eighth place, putting them a point behind leaders Milan, who have a game in hand.
The Portuguese draws level with Milan's Zlatan Ibrahimovic on eight goals at the top of the Serie A scorers' list.
Milan travel to fourth-placed Napoli on Sunday.
Juve have played a game more than all of the rest of the top five, so their occupation of second may only be temporary.
With four wins and four draws, they remain unbeaten in the league this season, alongside Milan and third-placed Sassuolo.
That includes a 3-0 over Napoli, a result that was awarded when Napoli failed to fulfil a fixture in October.


bbc--2020-11-22--US election: Trump camp's lawsuit struck down in Pennsylvania

They are voting for state electors who will then cast one vote each for president .
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Russian President Vladimir Putin is one of the few holdouts. "I want to assure you: there is no subtext here. It is not that we like or dislike someone - we are just waiting for the [US} domestic political stand-off to end," he told state television channel Rossiya 1 in an interview.


bbc--2020-11-22--Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed rejects talks

`` Our African brothers and sisters would play a more significant role if they put pressure on TPLF to surrender @ @ @ @ @ know , nobody needs to go to Tigray or Mekelle to make that point clear @ @ @ @ @ Mamo said .

In a statement on Sunday aimed at the TPLF leadership, Mr Abiy said: "Your journey of destruction is coming to an end, and we urge you to surrender peacefully within the next 72 hours, recognising you are at a point of no return. Take this last opportunity."


bbc--2020-11-22--Covid-19: FDA allows emergency use of antibody drug Regeneron

Regeneron said it expected to have enough doses for about 80,000 patients by the end of this month and 300,000 @ @ @ @ @ of January .
The treatment will be provided for free but patients may have to @ @ @ @ @ .

Regeneron said it expected to have enough doses for about 80,000 patients by the end of this month and 300,000 in total by the end of January. The treatment will be provided for free but patients may have to pay for having it administered.


bbc--2020-11-22--US election 2020: Why Trump gained support among minorities

`` He really delivered on his anti-globalisation policy , '' he says .
`` Neo-liberal expansion has really hurt both @ @ @ @ @ and when you have family that live there , and you can see how it @ @ @ @ @ their jobs , their wages , it really has increased the narco-war , and this @ @ @ @ @ Trump came in saying - 'hey , we 're going to tear apart these trade @ @ @ @ @ he actually did it .
That was for me the first sign that he actually @ @ @ @ @ he was saying . ''

"He really delivered on his anti-globalisation policy," he says. "Neoliberal expansion has really hurt both Mexico and the US, and when you have family that live there, and you can see how it's hurt people living, their jobs, their wages, it really has increased the narco-war, and this is one of the things Trump came in saying - 'hey, we're going to tear apart these trade deals' - and then he actually did it. That was for me the first sign that he actually meant some of the things he was saying."


bbc--2020-11-22--China seeks to retrieve first Moon rocks since 1970s

If the latest probe is successful , China will become the third country to have retrieved lunar rock , after @ @ @ @ @ .

If the latest probe is successful, China will become the third country to have retrieved lunar rock, after the US and the USSR.


bbc--2020-11-22--California's Covid curfew to begin, as US cases hit 12-million mark

Several states have imposed new mask mandates and restrictions to try to combat the rise , and in Texas the @ @ @ @ @ to the city of El Paso to help with morgue operations there .

Several states have imposed new mask mandates and restrictions to try to combat the rise, and in Texas the National Guard is being deployed to the city of El Paso to help with morgue operations there.


bbc--2020-11-22--Covid-19: Strengthened tier system for England after lockdown

The letter said : `` We can not live under such a series of damaging lockdowns and apparently arbitrary restrictions @ @ @ @ @ to be grateful for being let out to enjoy the festive season , only to @ @ @ @ @ them afterwards that cause them health problems and destroy their livelihood . ''

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bbc--2020-11-22--Shark attack in Western Australia kills man near Cable Beach

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bbc--2020-11-22--Stranded passenger ferry Viking Grace towed to Finnish port

It is the second time in two months that a Viking Line ferry has run aground off the Åland Islands @ @ @ @ @ 300 passengers had to be evacuated from the Viking Amorella which hit rocks off Järsö @ @ @ @ @ towed to Turku for repairs .

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bbc--2020-11-22--Van life: Durham couple's six years on the road (and counting)

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bbc--2020-11-22--Elephant rescued from deep well in a 14-hour operation

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A team of 50 people have helped rescue a male elephant from a deep well in Dharmapuri, southern India.
Local villagers dropped banana leaves down for the elephant to eat as the rescue dragged on through the night.
The bull was eventually brought to the surface upside down, as cranes and belts lifted it to safety.


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bbc--2020-11-21--'Fans felt we were doing a deal with the devil' - so has Mourinho won over Tottenham support?

Last updated on .From the section Football '' Awful news followed by worse news '' , `` talk about a giant leap in the wrong direction '' , `` they 've lost the plot '' .
Here was an attack-minded , progressive manager in Pochettino , who had led Tottenham to the brink of domestic and European glory , replaced by a perceived park-the-bus merchant ; an apparent yesterday 's man following his sacking by Manchester United .
It has n't all been plain sailing , but fast forward a year and Spurs are top of the Premier League table @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a seemingly harmonious support .
On Saturday , they achieved arguably their most impressive result of the season - a 2-0 home win over last season 's runners-up Manchester City .
And what of the man who has overseen it all ?
Has he won over the Tottenham fans ?
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The general response , though , was wariness towards a manager with an undoubted record of success but whose achievements had been overshadowed by inconsistent results , accusations of negative football and an ability to fall out with players - Paul Pogba being the most high-profile example .
It also did n't help that he was so ingrained in the Premier League @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's fiercest rivals .
Mourinho himself spoke of humility and lessons learned at his Spurs unveiling .
But Simeon Daniel , who along with his brother Ben runs WeAreTottenhamTV , told BBC Sport that the appointment felt like a compromise at best .
`` I think a lot fans felt like we were doing a deal with the devil , '' he said .
Ben continued on the theme : `` I felt like we were selling our soul .
• Watch Premier League football live on BBC iPlayer : Fulham v Everton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my brother asked me if I wanted Mourinho as manager , I said : 'No chance do I ever want him .
He 's a dinosaur .
Look what happens to him at every job .
He 's a ticking time-bomb . '
`` There was a definite split .
Half the fans we spoke to were saying that he was a born winner , that he wins everywhere he goes and that it was what we needed after Pochettino , who had brought so much positivity but was missing that first trophy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him as a Manchester United/Chelsea reject who was past it .
`` I remember in some of the early days , songs backing Mourinho would start in the crowd and others would grumble , saying they could n't sing his name . ''
The squad Mourinho inherited had been allowed to pass its peak as the club balked at the kind of transfer activity undertaken by their nearest rivals and focused their energies instead on the building of a new stadium .
When Pochettino was sacked , they were without a win in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ table and 20 points behind then-league leaders and eventual champions Liverpool with only 12 matches of the season gone .
They would struggle for consistency under Mourinho for the remainder of the campaign , eventually finishing sixth thanks to an impressive post-lockdown unbeaten run of six matches .
The promise of that mini-run has been realised so far in 2020-21 , with six wins from nine games producing 21 goals and moments of attacking brilliance .
Saturday 's game was a masterclass of game management , showcasing a defensive rigidity to keep City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to pick them off .
It has re-energised the fanbase , prompted realistic talk of a title challenge and altered many perceptions of Mourinho .
`` I have been proved completely wrong , '' said Ben .
`` I am 100 % on the Mourinho bandwagon .
`` I think a lot of fans got on board after lockdown .
You saw a different Tottenham when they came back .
That is when the belief started to grow .
`` Such is the nature of football fans , you get the odd fan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like Jose .
But as a whole the feelings are overwhelmingly positive . ''
However , the Daniel brothers feel the seeds of his newfound popularity were planted by events off the pitch , captured in the Amazon documentary , 'All or Nothing ' , which charted the club 's 2019-20 season .
`` He came over as so charismatic .
You ca n't not want to watch him , '' said Simeon .
`` We even heard from rival fans who fell in love with him after watching the doc .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club . ''
`` After the documentary , Mourinho had Tottenham fans eating out of the palm of his hand , '' added Ben .
He has also impressed in the very areas for which he was criticised at Manchester United - recruitment , tactics and man-management .
`` I 'm just over 30 now and the last summer transfer window was the best of my lifetime , '' said Ben , who saw his side bring in Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg , Sergio Reguilon and Gareth Bale in the summer .
Simeon added : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parts of the team but also brought in a good blend of talent , leadership and experience . ''
Spearheaded by a remodelled version of the already prolific Harry Kane/Son Heung-min pairing , which has seen the former operate in a deeper , creative role , Spurs are the second-highest scorers in this season 's Premier League .
The 11 goals they have scored in the opening 45 minutes of games alone is more than Manchester City have netted overall in the competition this season ( 10 ) .
Son is the division @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the opener against City , while Kane has a league-high nine assists .
`` Last season , Mourinho did n't go out specifically to win every game as he felt there were some we could n't , '' said Ben .
`` He said recently that he would not accept a draw this season .
He sets up to win games . ''
On the man-management front , his most high-profile dealings have been with Dele Alli and record signing Tanguy Ndombele , both talented midfielders , but with questions over their application @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first team for much of this season , but never frozen out , while Ndombele is currently playing the best football of his Tottenham career , which he highlighted through the chipped assist for Son 's goal on Saturday .
To truly get a sense of how different the mood around the club and its fanbase is now , you need only read some of the comments on the report of Saturday 's game ... '' A Mourinho masterclass ... the doubters are decreasing '' , `` Jose has Spurs purring like a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this season that 's for sure '' .
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Last updated on .From the section Football
On Saturday, Tottenham finished a day top of the Premier League table for the first time since August 2014
"Awful news followed by worse news", "talk about a giant leap in the wrong direction", "they've lost the plot".
When Tottenham sacked Mauricio Pochettino and replaced him with Jose Mourinho on 20 November 2019, the responses from many Spurs fans were a little spiky.
Here was an attack-minded, progressive manager in Pochettino, who had led Tottenham to the brink of domestic and European glory, replaced by a perceived park-the-bus merchant; an apparent yesterday's man following his sacking by Manchester United.
It hasn't all been plain sailing, but fast forward a year and Spurs are top of the Premier League table with an evolving squad playing positive football and a seemingly harmonious support.
On Saturday, they achieved arguably their most impressive result of the season - a 2-0 home win over last season's runners-up Manchester City.
And what of the man who has overseen it all? Has he won over the Tottenham fans?
'Doing a deal with the devil'
To answer this question fully, we must go back to the beginning.
The quotes that opened this article are among the top rated of more than 3,000 comments on BBC Sport's story detailing Mourinho's appointment and represent the more volatile reactions from the Spurs fanbase.
The general response, though, was wariness towards a manager with an undoubted record of success but whose achievements had been overshadowed by inconsistent results, accusations of negative football and an ability to fall out with players - Paul Pogba being the most high-profile example.
It also didn't help that he was so ingrained in the Premier League rise of Chelsea - one of Tottenham's fiercest rivals.
Mourinho himself spoke of humility and lessons learned at his Spurs unveiling. But Simeon Daniel, who along with his brother Ben runs WeAreTottenhamTV, external-link told BBC Sport that the appointment felt like a compromise at best.
"I think a lot fans felt like we were doing a deal with the devil," he said.
Ben continued on the theme: "I felt like we were selling our soul.
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"When my brother asked me if I wanted Mourinho as manager, I said: 'No chance do I ever want him. He's a dinosaur. Look what happens to him at every job. He's a ticking time-bomb.'
"There was a definite split. Half the fans we spoke to were saying that he was a born winner, that he wins everywhere he goes and that it was what we needed after Pochettino, who had brought so much positivity but was missing that first trophy.
"But the other half saw him as a Manchester United/Chelsea reject who was past it.
"I remember in some of the early days, songs backing Mourinho would start in the crowd and others would grumble, saying they couldn't sing his name."
'100% on the Mourinho bandwagon'
Mourinho inherited a Spurs side that had repeatedly overachieved under Pochettino, having finished in the top four for four successive seasons - taking second place in 2016-17 - and had played in the Champions League final in June 2019
The squad Mourinho inherited had been allowed to pass its peak as the club balked at the kind of transfer activity undertaken by their nearest rivals and focused their energies instead on the building of a new stadium.
When Pochettino was sacked, they were without a win in five, leaving them 14th in the table and 20 points behind then-league leaders and eventual champions Liverpool with only 12 matches of the season gone.
They would struggle for consistency under Mourinho for the remainder of the campaign, eventually finishing sixth thanks to an impressive post-lockdown unbeaten run of six matches.
The promise of that mini-run has been realised so far in 2020-21, with six wins from nine games producing 21 goals and moments of attacking brilliance.
Saturday's game was a masterclass of game management, showcasing a defensive rigidity to keep City at bay and lightning-quick, ruthless counter-attacking to pick them off.
It has re-energised the fanbase, prompted realistic talk of a title challenge and altered many perceptions of Mourinho.
"I have been proved completely wrong," said Ben. "I am 100% on the Mourinho bandwagon.
"I think a lot of fans got on board after lockdown. You saw a different Tottenham when they came back. That is when the belief started to grow.
"Such is the nature of football fans, you get the odd fan here and there who still doesn't like Jose. But as a whole the feelings are overwhelmingly positive."
How has Mourinho changed opinion?
Ultimately, by winning games of football.
However, the Daniel brothers feel the seeds of his newfound popularity were planted by events off the pitch, captured in the Amazon documentary, 'All or Nothing', which charted the club's 2019-20 season.
"He came over as so charismatic. You can't not want to watch him," said Simeon. "We even heard from rival fans who fell in love with him after watching the doc. It was a fantastic PR move by the club."
"After the documentary, Mourinho had Tottenham fans eating out of the palm of his hand," added Ben.
He has also impressed in the very areas for which he was criticised at Manchester United - recruitment, tactics and man-management.
"I'm just over 30 now and the last summer transfer window was the best of my lifetime," said Ben, who saw his side bring in Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Sergio Reguilon and Gareth Bale in the summer.
Simeon added: "We have precision targeted the weak parts of the team but also brought in a good blend of talent, leadership and experience."
Spearheaded by a remodelled version of the already prolific Harry Kane/Son Heung-min pairing, which has seen the former operate in a deeper, creative role, Spurs are the second-highest scorers in this season's Premier League.
The 11 goals they have scored in the opening 45 minutes of games alone is more than Manchester City have netted overall in the competition this season (10).
Son is the division's top scorer with nine, including the opener against City, while Kane has a league-high nine assists.
"Last season, Mourinho didn't go out specifically to win every game as he felt there were some we couldn't," said Ben. "He said recently that he would not accept a draw this season. He sets up to win games."
On the man-management front, his most high-profile dealings have been with Dele Alli and record signing Tanguy Ndombele, both talented midfielders, but with questions over their application.
Alli has been absent from the first team for much of this season, but never frozen out, while Ndombele is currently playing the best football of his Tottenham career, which he highlighted through the chipped assist for Son's goal on Saturday.
To truly get a sense of how different the mood around the club and its fanbase is now, you need only read some of the comments on the report of Saturday's game...
"A Mourinho masterclass... the doubters are decreasing", "Jose has Spurs purring like a kitten", "Spurs are contenders this season that's for sure".


bbc--2020-11-22--'Relentless, ruthless England are like All Blacks - but is a problem looming?'

Last updated on .From the section Rugby Union No team is going to want to play England at the moment .
It is like playing the All Blacks .
It is tough for a side to get 23 players to that place .
You also have to bring something to the party that England have not prepared for .
You have to throw a bit of caution to the wind .
In Ireland 's 18-7 Autumn Nations Cup defeat at Twickenham on Saturday , they were bereft of ideas and the hosts lapped it up .
England 's games are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the All Blacks from the mid-90s to the mid-2010s .
When you faced that New Zealand side , you had to come up with something new .
You had to play with a clear and present vision of where the space was .
You had to have the physicality and you had to score tries .
Playing against England is like that at the moment .
You are never going to beat them just by kicking goals .
If a side lacks that firepower , I can not see how they are going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ limit to where May can go , says Jones It is now five years since Eddie Jones took over as head coach and the side is in a fantastic place .
The strength in depth of the squad , the record they have at Twickenham , a World Cup final , Six Nations titles , Grand Slams - Jones ' CV while in charge is very impressive .
Having said that , I do not think any team at the moment has the right to call themselves the greatest in the world .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ be your top three - South Africa are world champions but are n't playing right now - but whether anyone will get to the consistent double World Cup-winning standard over the course of a decade that the All Blacks reached , I am not too sure .
'It is all about defence for England' Jones ' interview after the Ireland game was insightful to me .
If I had not heard that interview , I would be saying England are a world-class outfit up front and defensively , but what about their attacking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ When he spoke about England 's defensive performance after the match , Jones made it clear that for whatever reason - Covid-19 , training time or the time of year - defence is what it is all about .
I have been in that type of scenario when I was playing at Wasps - and it does work .
You get to a certain part of the season when you are happier when the opposition has the ball .
In the second half when England had established a decisive advantage against Ireland , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gear in terms of attacking because they were just determined to put pressure on their opponent .
The stats show it : England made 255 tackles compared to Ireland 's 84 .
It is all well and good - and it worked - but I do wonder whether the players genuinely enjoy playing that type of rugby .
History shows us players get bored without that ability to attack and play .
It happened when Stuart Lancaster was England head coach .
England are playing as close to zero-risk rugby as they can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ireland 's 22 and there was a slight overlap , they were taking all the risk out of their attacking strategy and turning the opposition .
It is only going to be an individual bit of brilliance from Jonny May or turnover ball when the game is broken up when England are going to attack .
My question would be , in a year 's time and if they are still playing the same rugby and there are gilt-edged opportunities that they do not take , does that start to breed frustration among @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scores twice in England win over Ireland • None Ireland will take 'absolutely priceless ' lessons from defeat by England 'Ireland do not have a successor to Sexton' Ireland are crying out for a fly-half .
Andy Farrell 's side is rebuilding and they have got some talented players but there is a significant gulf between Johnny Sexton and anyone else they can put in their 10 shirt at the moment .
There does n't seem to be a successor to the Lions fly-half .
Joey Carbery is the next most talented ball-player @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an ongoing ankle injury .
Even when Sexton is fit , on his current form he is unfortunately not back to his World Player of the Year level .
The forward pack have got great potential and they have some decent leaders .
But they need some 'game managers ' - a fly-half to stir it up and direct the team .
That was highlighted against England .
There were a few opportunities for Ireland early on but as England 's defence became increasingly oppressive , fly-half Ross Byrne was backing away from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ came on and chipped over for Jacob Stockdale to score , that was the gamble and creativity that they needed .
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No team is going to want to play England at the moment. It is like playing the All Blacks.
England are a relentless, ruthless team who grind away at you. Physically and mentally you have to be at the top of your game in order to challenge them.
It is tough for a side to get 23 players to that place.
You also have to bring something to the party that England have not prepared for. You have to throw a bit of caution to the wind.
In Ireland's 18-7 Autumn Nations Cup defeat at Twickenham on Saturday, they were bereft of ideas and the hosts lapped it up.
England's games are now mirroring those days of playing against the All Blacks from the mid-90s to the mid-2010s.
When you faced that New Zealand side, you had to come up with something new. You had to play with a clear and present vision of where the space was.
You had to have the physicality and you had to score tries. Playing against England is like that at the moment. You are never going to beat them just by kicking goals.
If a side lacks that firepower, I cannot see how they are going to beat England.
It is now five years since Eddie Jones took over as head coach and the side is in a fantastic place.
The strength in depth of the squad, the record they have at Twickenham, a World Cup final, Six Nations titles, Grand Slams - Jones' CV while in charge is very impressive.
Having said that, I do not think any team at the moment has the right to call themselves the greatest in the world.
New Zealand, England and France would be your top three - South Africa are world champions but aren't playing right now - but whether anyone will get to the consistent double World Cup-winning standard over the course of a decade that the All Blacks reached, I am not too sure.
The winner of Pool A plays the winner of Pool B on 5 or 6 December to determine the Autumn Nations Cup champions
'It is all about defence for England'
Jones' interview after the Ireland game was insightful to me.
If I had not heard that interview, I would be saying England are a world-class outfit up front and defensively, but what about their attacking strategy? It is almost non-existent.
When he spoke about England's defensive performance after the match, Jones made it clear that for whatever reason - Covid-19, training time or the time of year - defence is what it is all about.
I have been in that type of scenario when I was playing at Wasps - and it does work. You get to a certain part of the season when you are happier when the opposition has the ball.
In the second half when England had established a decisive advantage against Ireland, they did not get out of third gear in terms of attacking because they were just determined to put pressure on their opponent.
The stats show it: England made 255 tackles compared to Ireland's 84. It is all well and good - and it worked - but I do wonder whether the players genuinely enjoy playing that type of rugby.
History shows us players get bored without that ability to attack and play. It happened when Stuart Lancaster was England head coach.
England are playing as close to zero-risk rugby as they can.
Even when they were getting into Ireland's 22 and there was a slight overlap, they were taking all the risk out of their attacking strategy and turning the opposition.
It is only going to be an individual bit of brilliance from Jonny May or turnover ball when the game is broken up when England are going to attack.
My question would be, in a year's time and if they are still playing the same rugby and there are gilt-edged opportunities that they do not take, does that start to breed frustration among the players?
England's Maro Itoje shone in defence against Ireland
'Ireland do not have a successor to Sexton'
Ireland are crying out for a fly-half. Andy Farrell's side is rebuilding and they have got some talented players but there is a significant gulf between Johnny Sexton and anyone else they can put in their 10 shirt at the moment.
There doesn't seem to be a successor to the Lions fly-half.
Joey Carbery is the next most talented ball-player but he has been indefinitely sidelined with an ongoing ankle injury.
Even when Sexton is fit, on his current form he is unfortunately not back to his World Player of the Year level.
The forward pack have got great potential and they have some decent leaders.
But they need some 'game managers' - a fly-half to stir it up and direct the team. That was highlighted against England.
There were a few opportunities for Ireland early on but as England's defence became increasingly oppressive, fly-half Ross Byrne was backing away from taking them on.
When Billy Burns came on and chipped over for Jacob Stockdale to score, that was the gamble and creativity that they needed.
Matt Dawson was speaking to BBC Sport's Becky Grey.


bbc--2020-11-21--'I don't know the rules any more' - are new laws and technology creating more controversy?

New rules and new technology were supposed to reduce the number of controversial incidents in the Premier League , but players and managers appeared to be just as frustrated with refereeing decisions after a number of incidents on Saturday .
It led to an exasperated Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne questioning whether there have been too many law changes in football in recent years , leaving everyone to be unsure of where they stand .
`` I 've been playing professional football for 12 years and for nine years there were no rule changes , the past three years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do n't know why ; football is such a nice game , '' he told Sky Sports .
City defender Aymeric Laporte thought he had equalised in the first half at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium , but it was ruled out when replays showed team-mate Gabriel Jesus had controlled the ball with his hand in the build-up .
De Bruyne , though , thought it was a goal according to the latest regulations , brought in at the start of this season , as he felt the ball had hit Jesus ' upper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the rules any more , honestly , '' he added .
`` I thought that if it hits above the arm , it is not handball any more with the law changes . ''
What rules have changed in football ?
The handball law was tightened at the start of this season , with the International Football Association Board ( Ifab ) defining the boundary between the shoulder and the arm as the bottom of the armpit .
The Premier League also decided to take a much stricter approach to handball decisions , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Europe the previous campaign .
They are just two of a number of rule changes , tweaks or innovations in the last six years , including : • None The bringing in of goalline technology • None Penalties being re-taken if a goalkeeper encroaches off their line • None The assistant referee 's flag staying down for marginal offside offences until the passage of play has passed • None More reliance on the referee 's review area , to analyse decisions using the TV monitor • None Players now able to kick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with the kicker permitted to be in the opposition 's half of the pitch ' I do n't know what a penalty is now' Aston Villa boss Dean Smith also expressed his confusion at the latest rules after his side were denied a penalty in stoppage time as they were beaten 2-1 at home by Brighton .
Villa were initially awarded the spot-kick when Trezeguet was caught by Solly March in the area .
However , referee Michael Oliver reversed the decision after viewing the incident on the pitchside monitor , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a touch on the ball .
`` I do n't know what a penalty is now .
We could all hear the contact inside the ground , '' said Smith .
`` If VAR thinks it 's not a penalty then just tell the referee it 's not a penalty .
It was n't given , so we have to take it on the chin . ''
Speaking on Match of the Day , former Newcastle striker Alan Shearer backed the officials ' decision .
`` I thought it was the right decision @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The referee gets that correct , '' he said .
Baggies denied at both ends of the pitch West Brom boss Slaven Bilic was equally bemused at Old Trafford after his side were awarded a penalty for a foul by Bruno Fernandes on Conor Gallagher , only for referee David Coote to reverse the decision after consulting the pitchside monitor .
`` I saw it a few times and for me it 's a penalty , '' he said .
`` There is no reason for Conor Gallagher to go down without @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
To make things worse for the Baggies , United were awarded a spot-kick themselves just minutes later for handball by Darnell Furlong .
Bilic accepts it was the correct decision to award the penalty under the new handball rules , but says there was a foul by Red Devils midfielder Fred on Gallagher in the build-up , which should have been spotted by the video assistant referee .
`` If it 's for us , I ask for a penalty , but [ Darnell Furlong ] was unlucky .
The new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added .
`` But I have a problem with the foul before .
They checked the foul before so I was quite confident but then it was no foul . ''
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted West Brom should probably have had a penalty , though he pointed to the similar incident in the Aston Villa game as evidence the officials are at least consistent with their decisions .
`` I looked at a penalty this afternoon , in the Villa-Brighton game , and there 's contact on the ball and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ BT Sport .
`` In my head , it might be a penalty .
Maybe here we 're a tad lucky but none of them are given .
Maybe the rules are different to how I interpret them . ''
Shearer agreed , saying : `` He 's trying his best to get out of the way .
Under the laws it 's a penalty . ''

Manchester City question Mike Dean's decision to rule out their goal against Tottenham for handball
New rules and new technology were supposed to reduce the number of controversial incidents in the Premier League, but players and managers appeared to be just as frustrated with refereeing decisions after a number of incidents on Saturday.
Manchester City had a goal ruled out for handball in their defeat at Tottenham, Aston Villa saw a late penalty decision overturned via VAR in their loss to Brighton, while similar incidents cost West Brom at both ends of the pitch as they were beaten 1-0 at Manchester United.
It led to an exasperated Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne questioning whether there have been too many law changes in football in recent years, leaving everyone to be unsure of where they stand.
"I've been playing professional football for 12 years and for nine years there were no rule changes, the past three years there have been a lot. I don't know why; football is such a nice game," he told Sky Sports.
City defender Aymeric Laporte thought he had equalised in the first half at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but it was ruled out when replays showed team-mate Gabriel Jesus had controlled the ball with his hand in the build-up.
De Bruyne, though, thought it was a goal according to the latest regulations, brought in at the start of this season, as he felt the ball had hit Jesus' upper arm.
"I don't know the rules any more, honestly," he added. "I thought that if it hits above the arm, it is not handball any more with the law changes."
What rules have changed in football?
The handball law was tightened at the start of this season, with the International Football Association Board (Ifab) defining the boundary between the shoulder and the arm as the bottom of the armpit.
The Premier League also decided to take a much stricter approach to handball decisions, in line with the rules changes introduced in Europe the previous campaign.
They are just two of a number of rule changes, tweaks or innovations in the last six years, including:
The bringing in of goalline technology
The introduction of video assistant referees
Penalties being re-taken if a goalkeeper encroaches off their line
The assistant referee's flag staying down for marginal offside offences until the passage of play has passed
More reliance on the referee's review area, to analyse decisions using the TV monitor
Players now able to kick the ball in any direction at kick-off, with the kicker permitted to be in the opposition's half of the pitch
'I don't know what a penalty is now'
Aston Villa 1-2 Brighton: Dean Smith says nobody knows what a penalty is at the moment
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith also expressed his confusion at the latest rules after his side were denied a penalty in stoppage time as they were beaten 2-1 at home by Brighton.
Villa were initially awarded the spot-kick when Trezeguet was caught by Solly March in the area. However, referee Michael Oliver reversed the decision after viewing the incident on the pitchside monitor, with replays showing the Brighton man had got a touch on the ball.
"I don't know what a penalty is now. We could all hear the contact inside the ground," said Smith.
"If VAR thinks it's not a penalty then just tell the referee it's not a penalty. It wasn't given, so we have to take it on the chin."
Speaking on Match of the Day, former Newcastle striker Alan Shearer backed the officials' decision.
"I thought it was the right decision to go the monitor and change it. The referee gets that correct," he said.
Baggies denied at both ends of the pitch
Penalty decision very disappointing - Bilic
West Brom boss Slaven Bilic was equally bemused at Old Trafford after his side were awarded a penalty for a foul by Bruno Fernandes on Conor Gallagher, only for referee David Coote to reverse the decision after consulting the pitchside monitor.
"I saw it a few times and for me it's a penalty," he said. "There is no reason for Conor Gallagher to go down without being fouled. He touched his shin."
To make things worse for the Baggies, United were awarded a spot-kick themselves just minutes later for handball by Darnell Furlong.
Bilic accepts it was the correct decision to award the penalty under the new handball rules, but says there was a foul by Red Devils midfielder Fred on Gallagher in the build-up, which should have been spotted by the video assistant referee.
"If it's for us, I ask for a penalty, but [Darnell Furlong] was unlucky. The new rules - no problem," he added. "But I have a problem with the foul before. They checked the foul before so I was quite confident but then it was no foul."
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted West Brom should probably have had a penalty, though he pointed to the similar incident in the Aston Villa game as evidence the officials are at least consistent with their decisions.
"I looked at a penalty this afternoon, in the Villa-Brighton game, and there's contact on the ball and then the man," he told BT Sport.
"In my head, it might be a penalty. Maybe here we're a tad lucky but none of them are given. Maybe the rules are different to how I interpret them."
Shearer agreed, saying: "He's trying his best to get out of the way. Under the laws it's a penalty."


bbc--2020-11-23--US election 2020: Trump ally urges him to accept defeat in US vote

He singled out for criticism Sidney Powell , a lawyer who appeared with Trump 's legal team during a press @ @ @ @ @ without providing evidence , said that electronic voting systems switched millions of ballots to Biden @ @ @ @ @ won thanks to `` communist money '' .

Voting in the US election ended on 3 November. Mr Biden is projected to beat President Trump by 306 votes to 232 in the US electoral college when it meets to formally confirm the winner on 14 December. This is far above the 270 votes he needs.


bbc--2020-11-22--Covid: First Americans 'could get vaccine in December'

But he added : `` I really hope and look forward to seeing that the level of negative perception of @ @ @ @ @ 's acceptance increases .
That is going to be critical to help us .
Most @ @ @ @ @ before we can go back to a normal life . ''

But he added: "I really hope and look forward to seeing that the level of negative perception of the vaccine decreases and people's acceptance increases. That is going to be critical to help us. Most people need to be immunised before we can go back to a normal life."


bbc--2020-11-23--Covid in North Dakota: One day inside a rural US hospital’s fight

Health workers at a 14-bed hospital in North Dakota are struggling to keep friends ' family members alive , as @ @ @ @ @ soar in the US heartland 's tight-knit communities .
Small towns like Grafton - with @ @ @ @ @ - are especially vulnerable to a surge in critically ill patients , as local hospitals @ @ @ @ @ .
Watch a day in the life of Unity Medical Center - told by the @ @ @ @ @ .
Read more : Is this Covid wave in the US the worst yet ?

Health workers at a 14-bed hospital in North Dakota are struggling to keep friends' family members alive, as rates of new Covid-19 infections soar in the US heartland's tight-knit communities.
Small towns like Grafton - with a population of around 4,000 - are especially vulnerable to a surge in critically ill patients, as local hospitals have limited space and staff.
Watch a day in the life of Unity Medical Center - told by the people who work there.
Video by Alexandra Ostasiewicz
Read more: Is this Covid wave in the US the worst yet?


bbc--2020-11-22--Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: PM gives Tigray forces 72 hours to surrender

In a statement on Sunday aimed at the TPLF leadership , Mr Abiy said : `` Your journey of destruction @ @ @ @ @ , and we urge you to surrender peacefully within the next 72 hours , recognising @ @ @ @ @ of no return .
Take this last opportunity . ''

In a statement on Sunday aimed at the TPLF leadership, Mr Abiy said: "Your journey of destruction is coming to an end, and we urge you to surrender peacefully within the next 72 hours, recognising you are at a point of no return. Take this last opportunity."


bbc--2020-11-22--Covid-19: Christmas get-together plan backed by UK nations

In respect of Northern Ireland , ministers have also `` recognised that people will want to see family and friends @ @ @ @ @ , and this is the subject of discussions with the Irish government '' , the @ @ @ @

In respect of Northern Ireland, ministers have also "recognised that people will want to see family and friends across the island of Ireland, and this is the subject of discussions with the Irish government", the Cabinet Office said.


bbc--2020-11-23--Life after al-Shabab: Driving a school bus instead of an armed pickup truck

Loud music blasts out of another room .
Two defectors are singing and dancing - activities completely forbidden by the @ @ @ @ @ chanting of verses from the Koran - but they occasionally break into military step , @ @ @ @ @ shown in al-Shabab recruitment videos .
It 's as though they can not shake off @ @ @ @ @ they are still programmed to move in the way they had to under al-Shabab .

Loud music blasts out of another room. Two defectors are singing and dancing - activities completely forbidden by the militants, apart from the chanting of verses from the Koran - but they occasionally break into military step, similar to the marching style shown in al-Shabab recruitment videos. It's as though they cannot shake off the past, as though they are still programmed to move in the way they had to under al-Shabab.


bbc--2020-11-23--Covid-19 pandemic: Merkel 'worried' about vaccines for poor countries

`` We will now speak with GAVI about when these negotiations will begin because I am somewhat worried that nothing @ @ @ @ @ yet , '' she said .

"We will now speak with GAVI about when these negotiations will begin because I am somewhat worried that nothing has been done on that yet," she said.


bbc--2020-11-22--Covid: Australia state reopens border after Covid cases plummet

But he warned that there was still `` an ongoing risk until there is a substantial rollout of vaccines across @ @ @ @ @ is some months away '' .

However, state officials lifted the lockdown on Saturday - three days earlier than planned - after recording only three new cases on Friday. They said the lockdown order had been based on misinformation told by a man with Covid-19 about his link to a pizza shop.


bbc--2020-11-22--Covid: Gaza health system 'days from being overwhelmed'

In another development , Israel has pledged to provide up to four million doses of a Covid-19 vaccine for the @ @ @ @ @ when it becomes available , a senior official from the Palestinian Authority told Israel Hayom @ @

In another development, Israel has pledged to provide up to four million doses of a Covid-19 vaccine for the West Bank and Gaza Strip when it becomes available, a senior official from the Palestinian Authority told Israel Hayom newspaper.


bbc--2020-11-22--Taiwan protesters march against US pork imports

Tens of thousands of protesters have marched in Taipei for Taiwan ’ s annual `` Autumn Struggle '' demonstrations .
@ @ @ @ @ and freedom of speech , as well as the government ’ s decision to ease @ @ @ @ @ US pork with the additive ractopamine .
The additive is currently banned for pig use @ @ @ @ @ as in China and the European Union , due to concerns about safety for animals @ @ @

Tens of thousands of protesters have marched in Taipei for Taiwan’s annual "Autumn Struggle" demonstrations.
On the agenda were education and freedom of speech, as well as the government’s decision to ease a ban on imports of US pork with the additive ractopamine.
The additive 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--2020-11-22--ATP Finals 2020: Daniil Medvedev beats Dominic Thiem to take title

Last updated on .From the section Tennis Daniil Medvedev fought back to beat US Open champion Dominic Thiem and win the biggest title of his career at the ATP Finals in London .
Thiem led the second-set tie-break but Medvedev reeled off seven points in a row to force a decider and came through a tight final set to ensure victory .
The 24-year-old will finish the year fourth in the world rankings .
Medvedev is the only player to beat the three highest-ranked players at the season-ending event , following his earlier victories over Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top-10 player from November 2019 to October 2020 but has now beaten seven in the space of four weeks .
It was the last year the tournament was being held in London , with the event moving to Turin , Italy , from 2021 .
With no crowd in the stadium because of coronavirus restrictions , Medvedev 's celebrations were muted before he and Thiem had a lengthy hug at the net .
Despite the loss , Thiem can still reflect on a solid year in which he has reached two Slam finals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Open before claiming his maiden major title in New York .
• None Alerts : Get tennis news sent to your phone Medvedev , who went unbeaten in the group stages , is credited as one of the men 's tour 's quickest problem solvers .
A gangly player who has been jokingly nicknamed 'the machine ' by his competitors , he is capable of changing the direction of rallies with ease and his own forehand - while flatter than Thiem 's - is equally effective .
His repeated moves to the net @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hurry through his service games and surprise Thiem with a change of pace .
However , the Russian let the opening set slip .
Having been in control in the early stages and racing to 40-0 on his own serve , Medvedev lost four points through a series of sloppy forehand errors before double-faulting to hand Thiem a crucial break .
His recovery in the second-set tie-break changed the tone of the match and Medvedev gritted his way through a tough fifth game in the third set , converting his ninth break point @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was the stronger of the two players as the match progressed , drawing more errors out of a tiring Thiem 's backhand , and he claimed victory when Thiem sent a return of serve into the net .
Thiem just misses out again While there will be obvious disappointment for Thiem in losing in the final for a second consecutive year , the 27-year-old has improved his all-round game in another solid year .
Once thought of as a solely clay-court player , Thiem 's biggest career title came on a hard court @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nadal in London to progress to the final .
Thiem prospers through his big groundstrokes and an increased confidence in his serve .
With Medvedev having the better of the longer rallies , Thiem kept the points short , using his slice to stop Medvedev unleashing his own heavy shots .
He staved off two break points in his opening service game , finding an inside-out forehand and an ace at the key moments in a 10-minute game .
When Medvedev 's level dipped in the next game , all Thiem had to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ play , capitalising on his opponent 's mistakes before rushing through a tidy service game of his own .
He took the first set in fortunate style , a net-cord winner almost hitting Medvedev , but both players smiled and laughed at the changeover before resetting for the second .
Thiem had a chance to take the second set , racking up two break points in the seventh game thanks to his deep hitting .
However , Medvedev was able to find his first serve when he needed it most , and that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Russian ran away with .
Thiem reeled off five straight points to overturn a 0-40 deficit early in the third set but the Austrian grew more frustrated as he was outwitted by Medvedev .
Earlier , Wesley Koolhof and Nikola Mektic won their first doubles title together with a 6-2 3-6 10-5 victory over Jurgen Melzer and Edouard Roger-Vasselin .
Tournament organisers estimate around 2.8m people have attended matches at the O2 Arena since London first hosted the competition in 2009 .
The first edition was also won by a Russian and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` being an inspiration for kids like me '' .
World number one Djokovic has won the most titles in London .
He won the competition for four consecutive years from 2012 to 2015 , beating Roger Federer twice , Nadal once and once via walkover in 2014 .
Djokovic also played in London 11 times and reached the final six times .
However , Britain 's Andy Murray ended Djokovic 's run in 2016 , in a victory that confirmed his status as year-end world number one .
Given the performances that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it was a shame there was no crowd to say a fond farewell to the ATP Finals ' London run .
• None London says goodbye to ATP Finals - in pictures Daniil Medvedev flies a little further under the radar than Dominic Thiem , Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alex Zverev : the other players making life increasingly difficult for Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal .
But Medvedev is virtually the complete package these days .
He has a serve that more than does justice to his six foot six inch frame ; @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his heart 's content ; he moves superbly ; and is more and more comfortable coming forward .
And the rest mist does not descend nearly as often as it once did .
The Russian has become the first person in the 50-year history of the ATP Finals to beat the top three seeds in the same week .
He has also won three of the last six Masters events .
The logical next step is a Grand Slam title .
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Last updated on .From the section Tennis
Daniil Medvedev fought back to beat US Open champion Dominic Thiem and win the biggest title of his career at the ATP Finals in London.
The Russian dug deep to claim a 4-6 7-6 (7-2) 6-4 victory over world number three Thiem at the O2 Arena.
Thiem led the second-set tie-break but Medvedev reeled off seven points in a row to force a decider and came through a tight final set to ensure victory.
The 24-year-old will finish the year fourth in the world rankings.
Medvedev is the only player to beat the three highest-ranked players at the season-ending event, following his earlier victories over Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal.
He did not beat a single top-10 player from November 2019 to October 2020 but has now beaten seven in the space of four weeks.
It was the last year the tournament was being held in London, with the event moving to Turin, Italy, from 2021.
With no crowd in the stadium because of coronavirus restrictions, Medvedev's celebrations were muted before he and Thiem had a lengthy hug at the net.
Despite the loss, Thiem can still reflect on a solid year in which he has reached two Slam finals, losing to Djokovic at the Australian Open before claiming his maiden major title in New York.
Machine Medvedev clicks into gear
Daniil Medvedev went unbeaten in London after losing all three of his round-robin matches last year
Medvedev, who went unbeaten in the group stages, is credited as one of the men's tour's quickest problem solvers.
A gangly player who has been jokingly nicknamed 'the machine' by his competitors, he is capable of changing the direction of rallies with ease and his own forehand - while flatter than Thiem's - is equally effective.
His repeated moves to the net as the match progressed allowed him to hurry through his service games and surprise Thiem with a change of pace.
However, the Russian let the opening set slip. Having been in control in the early stages and racing to 40-0 on his own serve, Medvedev lost four points through a series of sloppy forehand errors before double-faulting to hand Thiem a crucial break.
His recovery in the second-set tie-break changed the tone of the match and Medvedev gritted his way through a tough fifth game in the third set, converting his ninth break point to take the crucial lead.
He was the stronger of the two players as the match progressed, drawing more errors out of a tiring Thiem's backhand, and he claimed victory when Thiem sent a return of serve into the net.
Thiem just misses out again
Dominic Thiem (right) beat Daniil Medvedev during his title run at the US Open
While there will be obvious disappointment for Thiem in losing in the final for a second consecutive year, the 27-year-old has improved his all-round game in another solid year.
Once thought of as a solely clay-court player, Thiem's biggest career title came on a hard court, and he too beat Djokovic and Nadal in London to progress to the final.
Thiem prospers through his big groundstrokes and an increased confidence in his serve. With Medvedev having the better of the longer rallies, Thiem kept the points short, using his slice to stop Medvedev unleashing his own heavy shots.
He staved off two break points in his opening service game, finding an inside-out forehand and an ace at the key moments in a 10-minute game.
When Medvedev's level dipped in the next game, all Thiem had to do was get the ball back into play, capitalising on his opponent's mistakes before rushing through a tidy service game of his own.
He took the first set in fortunate style, a net-cord winner almost hitting Medvedev, but both players smiled and laughed at the changeover before resetting for the second.
Thiem had a chance to take the second set, racking up two break points in the seventh game thanks to his deep hitting. However, Medvedev was able to find his first serve when he needed it most, and that missed chance led to the tie-break that the Russian ran away with.
Thiem reeled off five straight points to overturn a 0-40 deficit early in the third set but the Austrian grew more frustrated as he was outwitted by Medvedev.
Earlier, Wesley Koolhof and Nikola Mektic won their first doubles title together with a 6-2 3-6 10-5 victory over Jurgen Melzer and Edouard Roger-Vasselin.
ATP Finals say goodbye to London
Tournament organisers estimate around 2.8m people have attended matches at the O2 Arena since London first hosted the competition in 2009.
The first edition was also won by a Russian and Medvedev thanked 2009 winner Nikolay Davydenko for "being an inspiration for kids like me".
World number one Djokovic has won the most titles in London. He won the competition for four consecutive years from 2012 to 2015, beating Roger Federer twice, Nadal once and once via walkover in 2014.
Djokovic also played in London 11 times and reached the final six times.
However, Britain's Andy Murray ended Djokovic's run in 2016, in a victory that confirmed his status as year-end world number one.
Given the performances that have been on show in the past, it was a shame there was no crowd to say a fond farewell to the ATP Finals' London run.
Analysis
BBC tennis correspondent Russell Fuller
Daniil Medvedev flies a little further under the radar than Dominic Thiem, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alex Zverev: the other players making life increasingly difficult for Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal.
But Medvedev is virtually the complete package these days. He has a serve that more than does justice to his six foot six inch frame; he can rally from the baseline to his heart's content; he moves superbly; and is more and more comfortable coming forward.
And the rest mist does not descend nearly as often as it once did.
The Russian has become the first person in the 50-year history of the ATP Finals to beat the top three seeds in the same week.
He has also won three of the last six Masters events.
The logical next step is a Grand Slam title.


bbc--2020-11-23--John Boyega stars in Steve McQueen's latest Small Axe film: Red, White and Blue

Star Wars actor John Boyega is topping off a momentous 2020 in a hard-hitting drama about a black police officer @ @ @ @ @ Steve McQueen 's Red , White and Blue is the true story of Leroy Logan @ @ @ @ @ job as a scientist to try to change racist attitudes from within the police force @ @ @ @ @ Paterson spoke to John about his own fight against racism in 2020 .

Star Wars actor John Boyega is topping off a momentous 2020 in a hard-hitting drama about a black police officer in 1980s London.
Director Steve McQueen's Red, White and Blue is the true story of Leroy Logan, who gave up a job as a scientist to try to change racist attitudes from within the police force.
The BBC's Colin Paterson spoke to John about his own fight against racism in 2020.


bbc--2020-11-23--Lea Volpe: 'Why are you calling me inspirational?'

How do women with disabilities deal with well-intentioned but patronising comments ?
Leanora Volpe is a London-based athlete and member @ @ @ @ @ Team .
Five years ago she was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome - a condition which @ @ @ @ @ balance .
As a top athlete , she knows people look up to her as @ @ @ @ @ she is uncomfortable with being called “ an inspiration ” just because of her disability @ @ @ @ @ I don ’ t like to be defined solely as a disabled athlete .
I @ @ @ @ @ ” Training and competition footage was filmed before the coronavirus pandemic .

How do disabled women deal with well-intentioned but patronising comments?
Leanora Volpe is a London-based athlete and member of Great Britain's Paraclimbing Team. Five years ago she was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome - a condition which severely affects her coordination and balance.
As a top athlete, she knows people look up to her as a role model, but she is uncomfortable with being called “an inspiration” just because of her disability.
She says: “I don’t like to be defined solely as a disabled athlete. I’m just an athlete.”
Training and competition footage was filmed before the coronavirus pandemic.
Produced and edited by Alice Gioia.
You can hear more of Lea's story in The Conversation on the BBC World Service.


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Deepspot 's president said he hopes @ @ @ @ @ used for training by firefighters and the army , not just scuba divers .

Deepspot is a diving pool that goes 45.5m (150ft) down and provides a space for divers to train.
It includes a ship wreck and separate chambers for divers to explore.
Deepspot's president said he hopes the pool will also be used for training by firefighters and the army, not just scuba divers.


bbc--2020-11-23--Conjoined twins: 'We always knew we were different'

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"We knew at a young age we were different - hospital appointments, operations, and we couldn't do everything our friends were doing," recalls Eman, although she says their young classmates were "very accepting" of their situation, and they enjoy friendships that have remained to this day.


bbc--2020-11-23--Fur industry faces uncertain future due to Covid

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Local farmers have struggled to make money - and it is a pattern @ @ @ @ @ by far the biggest fur importer , but it is a major producer too .

But images of mink mass graves and farmers in tears were followed by outcry after the government admitted its order had no legal basis. The agriculture minister has since resigned. On Saturday hundreds of tractors drove into central Copenhagen to protest about the handling of the crisis. There have also been protests in the cities of Aalborg and Aarhus.


bbc--2020-11-23--The deep roots of Trump’s 'voter fraud' strategy

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bbc--2020-11-23--The assassination of a ‘Brave Journalist of Afghanistan’

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His mother , wife @ @ @ @ @ grave after the short burial ceremony .
His daughter has lost her father before she @ @ @ @ @ gone .
She had become quieter since his death , Dawat said .
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Her name is Mehrabani .
Dayee chose it .
It means `` kindness @ @

Dayee's younger brother, Mudassir Dawat, was not in Helmand the day his brother died. He had followed Dayee into journalism and was in Kabul for a conference. It was too dangerous to return to Helmand by road, so Dawat could not get back in time to see Dayee laid to rest. A few days later, he sat down and opened the laptop his brother had been working on the night before the bombing. On the screen was Dayee's audio editing software, open on his final report. Dawat pressed play, and heard once more his brother's warm voice, speaking to an elderly man displaced by an attack that day.


bbc--2020-11-23--The film crews being directed from a continent away

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QTake was created in 2009 by Vlado Struhar, a Slovakian film director and programmer, as an alternative to having to huddle around a single monitor on a film set to view video playbacks. Initially all the users had to be on the same wi-fi. It was in 2016 that he updated the system to allow it to work completely remotely - from anywhere with an internet connection.


bbc--2020-11-22--Liverpool go second with convincing win over Leicester

Last updated on .From the section Premier League Liverpool moved level on points with Premier League leaders Tottenham Hotspur and thwarted Leicester City 's hopes of going top with an outstanding performance and victory at Anfield .
Liverpool also established a new club record of 64 home league games unbeaten , breaking their previous best run , which was set between February 1978 and January 1981 and itself ended by Leicester .
And they achieved this latest win amid a squad crisis that has robbed them of Virgil van Dijk , Trent Alexander-Arnold , Joe Gomez , Jordan Henderson , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There were a lot of good things .
I ca n't pick one that pleased me most - maybe the performance of James Milner at right-back , '' Klopp said .
`` He played an exceptional game , first there and then in midfield .
That is what we expect from ourselves .
`` The injuries were a massive shock in that moment but the boys have to offer solutions .
We have centre-halves , they are really young .
They are not experienced , you saw the bench tonight . ''
Klopp @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first half when Jonny Evans nodded a corner into his own net and the advantage was doubled four minutes before half-time when a move of 30 passes ended with Diogo Jota heading in Andrew Robertson 's superb cross .
Liverpool added Salah to their long list of absentees after he tested positive for Covid-19 in Egypt but the prolific Jota , signed from Wolves for £45m in September , once again stepped in - becoming the first player in the club 's history to score in his first four competitive home appearances @ @ @ @ @ @ @ half but it was still Liverpool who dominated , Evans heading against his own post and both Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane being denied by the woodwork and keeper Kasper Schmeichel .
Firmino was finally on target as he rose to send a fine header out of Schmeichel 's reach four minutes from time to give Liverpool the victory margin their superiority deserved .
There was a sense before kick-off that a depleted Liverpool , and their unbeaten Premier League home record stretching back to 2017 , might be vulnerable to the in-form @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Liverpool were rampant from the first whistle and barely gave Leicester City a chance to hit the form that has made them so impressive this season .
And in Jota , Klopp has added another potent threat to go with his long-established world-class attack of Firmino , Mane and Salah .
The Portuguese forward has settled in seamlessly at Anfield , making that piece of history with his goal , but Liverpool were impressive in all areas and the final scoreline could and should have been more emphatic .
Liverpool pinned Leicester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kick-off and rivals looking for any signs of potential weakness in the absence of so many key players would have been disappointed .
Klopp 's side were right at the top of their game , taking a stranglehold Leicester never threatened to loosen apart from the moment when Harvey Barnes steered a great first-half chance wide with the score at 1-0 .
Jose Mourinho , Pep Guardiola and Frank Lampard , among others , will harbour ambitions of taking Liverpool 's crown .
On this evidence , it will take some doing .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ City to make another powerful statement about their quality after impressive away victories this season at Manchester City , where they won 5-2 , Arsenal and Leeds United .
Sadly , for manager Brendan Rodgers and his talented squad , they came up short here and ended up well beaten .
Leicester did not move the ball with their trademark speed and were unable to get Jamie Vardy , their most potent threat , into any dangerous areas .
They looked shaky under a constant wave of Liverpool attacks .
The Foxes felt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ball struck Joel Matip 's hand and Barnes wasted that glorious opportunity but in reality they never deserved anything and this was a chastening experience .
Leicester are a fine side who will have better days and nights in the season ahead but they were never in serious contention at any point .
'The problems will not get smaller' Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp , speaking to Match of the Day : `` We scored three goals and did n't concede one ; we defended exceptionally well , controlled the game .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Naby [ Keita ] goes off with a muscle injury , you know the problems will not get smaller .
The boys know when they are allowed to train with us they have the quality to do so .
We do n't give tickets for training - you have to qualify with talent and aptitude .
It is a tough school , there a lot of steps to go .
`` We have to make sure we recover but the Naby injury did n't help at all . ''
Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` In the first half in particular , we were too passive and defending the space , but did n't have enough contact and gave away poor goals .
`` We had a good opportunity on the counter with Harvey Barnes , but overall when you are passive like that , your football is not quite the same .
We were n't aggressive enough .
`` Second half was a little bit better ; we were more aggressive in our press , and that allows us to play better football .
Liverpool deserved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the international break were not as cohesive as what we have been .
`` It 's mentality - you have to get up to the ball .
We were happy for them to have it in their own half , but as soon as it came into our territory , we were not as aggressive as I would like .
`` Unlike the game last year , when we lost at home , this is a game we can reflect on easily and analyse and move on . ''
• None Since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they have lost all three of their Premier League meetings with Liverpool ; conceding nine goals in the process - their most against any opponent in the competition under him .
• None Liverpool have only conceded three goals in their past seven games across all competitions ( W6 D1 ) , with this their fourth clean sheet within this run .
• None Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has netted four goals in five Premier League appearances against Leicester ; his most against any opponent in the competition .
• None Roberto Firmino @ @ @ @ @ @ @ five league games at Anfield this season ; he only scored once in 19 Premier League home games in the whole of 2019-20 .
• None Jota 's goal came after a sequence of 30 passes ; since Opta started keeping records of this data in 2006-07 , this is the most in the build-up to any Liverpool goal in the Premier League .
• None Since the start of the 2018-19 season , only Liverpool team-mate Trent Alexander-Arnold has made as many assists as Andy Robertson ( 26 ) in the Premier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own goal for Leicester was his sixth in the Premier League ; in the competition 's history , only Richard Dunne ( 10 ) , Jamie Carragher ( 7 ) and Martin Skrtel ( 7 ) have scored more .
Liverpool host Atalanta in the Champions League on Wednesday , 25 November ( 20:00 GMT ) before returning to Premier League action at Brighton on Saturday , 28 November ( 12:30 GMT ) .
Leicester travel to Portugal to face Braga in the Europa League on Thursday , 26 November ( 17:55 GMT @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next Premier League game on Monday , 30 November ( 17:30 GMT ) .
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Last updated on .From the section Premier League
Liverpool moved level on points with Premier League leaders Tottenham Hotspur and thwarted Leicester City's hopes of going top with an outstanding performance and victory at Anfield.
Jurgen Klopp's side remain behind Spurs on goal difference but the manner of the win sounded an ominous warning to those hoping to wrest the title away from the champions.
Liverpool also established a new club record of 64 home league games unbeaten, breaking their previous best run, which was set between February 1978 and January 1981 and itself ended by Leicester.
And they achieved this latest win amid a squad crisis that has robbed them of Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joe Gomez, Jordan Henderson, Thiago Alcantara and Mohamed Salah.
"There were a lot of good things. I can't pick one that pleased me most - maybe the performance of James Milner at right-back," Klopp said.
"He played an exceptional game, first there and then in midfield. That is what we expect from ourselves.
"The injuries were a massive shock in that moment but the boys have to offer solutions. We have centre-halves, they are really young. They are not experienced, you saw the bench tonight."
Klopp's side took the lead midway through the first half when Jonny Evans nodded a corner into his own net and the advantage was doubled four minutes before half-time when a move of 30 passes ended with Diogo Jota heading in Andrew Robertson's superb cross.
Liverpool added Salah to their long list of absentees after he tested positive for Covid-19 in Egypt but the prolific Jota, signed from Wolves for £45m in September, once again stepped in - becoming the first player in the club's history to score in his first four competitive home appearances.
Leicester improved marginally in the second half but it was still Liverpool who dominated, Evans heading against his own post and both Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane being denied by the woodwork and keeper Kasper Schmeichel.
Firmino was finally on target as he rose to send a fine header out of Schmeichel's reach four minutes from time to give Liverpool the victory margin their superiority deserved.
Liverpool make light of absentees
Liverpool controlled the game - Klopp
There was a sense before kick-off that a depleted Liverpool, and their unbeaten Premier League home record stretching back to 2017, might be vulnerable to the in-form Foxes. Not a bit of it.
Liverpool were rampant from the first whistle and barely gave Leicester City a chance to hit the form that has made them so impressive this season.
And in Jota, Klopp has added another potent threat to go with his long-established world-class attack of Firmino, Mane and Salah.
The Portuguese forward has settled in seamlessly at Anfield, making that piece of history with his goal, but Liverpool were impressive in all areas and the final scoreline could and should have been more emphatic.
Liverpool pinned Leicester in their own half virtually from the kick-off and rivals looking for any signs of potential weakness in the absence of so many key players would have been disappointed.
Klopp's side were right at the top of their game, taking a stranglehold Leicester never threatened to loosen apart from the moment when Harvey Barnes steered a great first-half chance wide with the score at 1-0.
Jose Mourinho, Pep Guardiola and Frank Lampard, among others, will harbour ambitions of taking Liverpool's crown. On this evidence, it will take some doing.
Foxes fail to fire
Leicester gave away poor goals - Rodgers
This was a big chance for Leicester City to make another powerful statement about their quality after impressive away victories this season at Manchester City, where they won 5-2, Arsenal and Leeds United.
Sadly, for manager Brendan Rodgers and his talented squad, they came up short here and ended up well beaten.
Leicester did not move the ball with their trademark speed and were unable to get Jamie Vardy, their most potent threat, into any dangerous areas. They looked shaky under a constant wave of Liverpool attacks.
The Foxes felt they were denied an early penalty when the ball struck Joel Matip's hand and Barnes wasted that glorious opportunity but in reality they never deserved anything and this was a chastening experience.
Leicester are a fine side who will have better days and nights in the season ahead but they were never in serious contention at any point.
'The problems will not get smaller'
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp, speaking to Match of the Day: "We scored three goals and didn't concede one; we defended exceptionally well, controlled the game.
"It's a tricky situation and when Naby [Keita] goes off with a muscle injury, you know the problems will not get smaller. The boys know when they are allowed to train with us they have the quality to do so. We don't give tickets for training - you have to qualify with talent and aptitude. It is a tough school, there a lot of steps to go.
"We have to make sure we recover but the Naby injury didn't help at all."
Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers speaking to Match of the Day: "In the first half in particular, we were too passive and defending the space, but didn't have enough contact and gave away poor goals.
"We had a good opportunity on the counter with Harvey Barnes, but overall when you are passive like that, your football is not quite the same. We weren't aggressive enough.
"Second half was a little bit better; we were more aggressive in our press, and that allows us to play better football. Liverpool deserved to win. The guys coming back from the international break were not as cohesive as what we have been.
"It's mentality - you have to get up to the ball. We were happy for them to have it in their own half, but as soon as it came into our territory, we were not as aggressive as I would like.
"Unlike the game last year, when we lost at home, this is a game we can reflect on easily and analyse and move on."
Foxes take Jota's fancy
Liverpool's record-breaking 64-match unbeaten home league run includes 53 wins.
Since Brendan Rodgers took charge of Leicester, they have lost all three of their Premier League meetings with Liverpool; conceding nine goals in the process - their most against any opponent in the competition under him.
Liverpool have only conceded three goals in their past seven games across all competitions (W6 D1), with this their fourth clean sheet within this run.
Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has netted four goals in five Premier League appearances against Leicester; his most against any opponent in the competition.
Roberto Firmino has scored two goals in Liverpool's five league games at Anfield this season; he only scored once in 19 Premier League home games in the whole of 2019-20.
Jota's goal came after a sequence of 30 passes; since Opta started keeping records of this data in 2006-07, this is the most in the build-up to any Liverpool goal in the Premier League.
Since the start of the 2018-19 season, only Liverpool team-mate Trent Alexander-Arnold has made as many assists as Andy Robertson (26) in the Premier League.
Jonny Evans' own goal for Leicester was his sixth in the Premier League; in the competition's history, only Richard Dunne (10), Jamie Carragher (7) and Martin Skrtel (7) have scored more.
What's next?
Liverpool host Atalanta in the Champions League on Wednesday, 25 November (20:00 GMT) before returning to Premier League action at Brighton on Saturday, 28 November (12:30 GMT).
Leicester travel to Portugal to face Braga in the Europa League on Thursday, 26 November (17:55 GMT) and then host Fulham in their next Premier League game on Monday, 30 November (17:30 GMT).
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