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The Gunners took two points out of Liverpool’s lead at the summit of the Premier League after Jurrien Timber and William Saliba struck in the second half – both from corners – to condemn Amorim to his first defeat as United boss. The hosts’ second-half strikes took their goals-from-corners tally to 22 since the start of last season – a statistic that is unmatched by any other team in the division. Asked if Arsenal are one of the best teams he has come up against on corners, Amorim replied: “If you follow the Premier League for a long time you can see that. “They are also big players and you see every occasion when (Gabriel) Martinelli and (Bukayo) Saka have one-on-ones, a lot of times they go outside and they cross, and they know that if the cross goes well, they can score, and if it is a corner they can score, too, so we have to be better on that. “You have seen in all Arsenal games that every team have had problems with that (corners). And the difference today was the set-pieces. “You see a goal and then the momentum changed, and it is really hard for us to take the full control of the game after that.” Timber leaned into Rasmus Hojlund at the front post before diverting Declan Rice’s set-piece into the back of Andre Onana’s net after 54 minutes to send Arsenal into the lead. Thomas Partey’s header from Saka’s corner then deflected in off Saliba’s shoulder with 17 minutes left. Arteta and the club’s set-piece guru Nicolas Jover embraced on the touchline as Amorim was left with his head in his hands. The Arsenal supporters cheered raucously every time they won a corner – landing 13 in all without reply. However, Arteta moved to play down the significance of Arsenal’s set-piece threat. “We need that, but we want to be very dangerous and very effective from every angle and every phase of play,” said Arteta. “Today we could have scored from open play like we did against West Ham and Sporting. Last year we scored the most goals in the history of this football club. “Not because of only set-pieces, but because of a lot of things that we have. We want to create individual and magic moments, too.” Arsenal’s win against United – the first time they have recorded four victories in a row against the Red Devils in the league – was their fourth in succession since the international break. They will head to Fulham on Sunday bidding to keep the momentum going. Arteta continued: “The will to win is there. We try our best to do that. We won four in a row, but it doesn’t matter. We have to go to Fulham now, try to be better than them and try win the game. “It’s every three days that we play. It’s a crazy schedule. We’re going to need everybody and to mentally be very strong.”Surging Flyers take aim at Panthers, who may be without top goalie
The fifth season Smog isn’t merely 'environmental' issue anymore, it is public health emergency, socioeconomic burden Every winter, a thick layer of smog engulfs the Land of Five Rivers transforming our vibrant metropolises into a grey, choking haze. This annual catastrophe reminds us of the true cost of inaction – millions of lives, trillions of rupees, and around 7.0 per cent of Pakistan’s GDP lost to particulate matter. While it is most visible in the winter, its roots run deep, intertwined with longstanding deficiencies in urban planning, industrial regulation, and agricultural practices. Temperature inversions, trap pollutants close to the ground, creating a deadly cocktail of toxins that silently lingers in the air. Smog isn’t merely an ‘environmental’ issue anymore; it is a public health emergency, a socioeconomic burden, and a human security issue. In Punjab, over 11 million children endure life in one of the most polluted regions on earth, exposed to air quality index (AQI) levels as high as 1,900 – nearly 100 times the safe limits. Nasa’s satellites tell a similar story, with the OMPS Aerosol Index hitting as high as 4.5, with the maximum being 5, signaling an existential crisis. Despite being a public good, clean air remains a classic case of the tragedy of the commons – a shared resource exploited without accountability. Smog is Pakistan’s ‘fifth season’ the ultimate equalizer that spares no one and graciously infiltrates lungs rich and poor alike. It levels the playing field, indiscriminating, uniting us all under this thick choking layer of soot and dust. Yet, we have failed to truly measure, assess, and manage the true cost of smog, a public health crisis. The true cost of smog is vast and multifaceted, impacting health, the economy, society, and the environment. Health-wise, smog leads to respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, premature deaths, and cognitive impairments, overwhelming the healthcare system and reducing life expectancy. Economically, it damages crops, reduces worker productivity, disrupts tourism, and strains energy systems, costing billions annually. Socially, smog exacerbates inequalities, disrupts education, and stifles human development by limiting mobility and well-being. Environmentally, it accelerates biodiversity loss, pollutes soil and water, and intensifies climate change. These interrelated costs are just a glimpse of what is at stake, with estimates, or rather underestimates, incurring between $22 billion and $48 billion of air pollution-related costs to the Pakistan economy annually. Yet, authorities continue to downplay the crisis, reflecting this cognitive decay, a systemic failure of governance of the highest order. What do we need to survive the smog crisis? A good lung capacity, sheer willpower, and, if one is lucky, a cup of chai to chase down that particulate matter. Rationally, a bankrupt nation under a green lockdown surely cannot afford such stopgap measures like cloud seeding, water sprinkling, smog-free towers, and air purifiers - all of which stand devoid of any long-lasting impact. Achieving clean air demands a transformative, sustained set of actions rather than superficial fixes. These include holding industries accountable through penalties for emissions and incentivising cleaner practices to internalise environmental costs. A cleaner transportation future can be realised through improved public transit, cleaner fuels, and infrastructure for carpooling and biking. Educating 240 million people on the fundamentals of smog, air quality, and climate is imperative. A combination of green tech accelerators that enable youth to develop innovative solutions, air quality research centres that generate critical data and insights, and early warning systems could also play a pivotal role. Scaling up affordable and sustainable alternatives to stubble burning, such as Happy Seeders, along with the widespread adoption of zigzag technology in brick kilns across Pakistan, can enhance productivity while reducing emissions. Urban and industrial reforms – such as promoting urban forestry, transitioning to low-carbon energy, and improving waste management – can also significantly decrease the volatile organic compounds in the atmosphere. Regionally, Pakistan should lead efforts for a South Asian Air Quality pact, a charter of clean air quality, while forming synergies to decarbonise our economies at an unprecedented scale. Nationally, strong governance, backed by technocratic leadership and an adequate share for nature in the national budget, is essential to turn these transmission channels into a cleaner, healthier reality for all. It took Pakistan seven decades to register the devastating impacts of toxic air, and we surely cannot afford another seven to manage it. A staggering 98.3 per cent of the population now lives in areas where air quality exceeds the national standard of 15 g/m3. Alas, we now exist in a society where clean air has become a luxury, rather a basic right. It is evident that we have reached a tipping point, and must deliver, as the cost of inaction is too high, time too less, and impacts too grave. The writer is an environmental economist and can be reached at: hashimzaman1@gmail.comThe Australian tail wagged on Sunday as number 10 and 11, Nathan Lyon and Scott Boland, respectively, shared an unbeaten 55-run-stand for the tenth wicket while surviving a Jasprit Bumrah (4 for 56) onslaught. That left the hosts 333 runs ahead after Day 4 of the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). ET Year-end Special Reads What kept India's stock market investors on toes in 2024? India's car race: How far EVs went in 2024 Investing in 2025: Six wealth management trends to watch out for Going into Day 5, all three results are possible, but Australia are favourites. The prospects of an Indian win remain but they were bright when Australia, after taking a 105-run first innings lead, were at a precarious 91 for 6 with Bumrah taking four wickets, Marnus Labuchagne batting on 43 and captain Pat Cummins joining join him. A 57-run partnership between the two resurrected the hosts’ innings. From a situation where Australia had scored 474 and India were struggling at 221-7, this is a dramatic turnaround. If it was a Nitish Reddy-Washington Sundar show on Day 3, it was a Bumrah masterclass on Day 4, ably assisted by a fired-up Mohammed Siraj (3 for 66). At the start of the Aussie innings, the local broadcasters were talking up 19-year-old opener Sam Konstas. Some said he had managed to get under Bumrah’s skin. If it was a test, the pacer won hands down. In fact, Konstas was given a real examination and could have been out ten times in the 18 balls he faced. Time and again Bumrah squared him up and beat the outside edge before getting one to come in sharply and disturbing the top of his middle stump. On the other end, Siraj had done his bit by picking up Steven Smith. It was excellent captaincy from Rohit Sharma in giving Bumrah the ball the moment Travis Head walked in at 80 for 3. Australia’s lefthanded talisman versus Bumrah has been the story of the series. and in the first innings, Head had been cleaned up for a duck. He wanted to make amends and bat India out of the game. 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A very interesting field was set up and Bumrah bowled the very first ball into Head’s body cramping him up. It was enough to induce the mistake and get caught by Reddy at square leg. Game on! Mitch Marsh was next to go—caught behind by Rishabh Pant as Bumrah toyed with the middle order, making them reel at 91 for 6 with the scalp of Alex Carey, bowled. After that, Siraj picked up Labuschagne (70) with Aussie score reading 148 for 7. The last three wickets since added 80. Going into the final day, India may have to bat out a maximum of 85 overs (no way can Australia bowl 95 overs with three pacers) and the changing room should be confident on a good batting wicket. There is low bounce but nothing alarming, Lyon-Boland partnership proved it. The game could be decided in the first 20 overs of the Indian innings. If the visitors are able to survive the new ball and get through the first 20 with just a wicket down, there is no reason why this match can’t be saved, or perhaps even won. A Test expected to be decided in the very last session is the best advertisement for the five-day game. Already 300,000 fans have watched the MCG Test and more are expected on Day 5, setting a new record for a Boxing Day Test. Indian fans among them would hope for a miracle but a 1-1 result before Sydney will be no less than a victory. BRIEF SCORES: Australia 474 & 228/9 in 82 overs (Labuschagne 70, Cummins 41, Lyon 41 batting; Bumrah 4 for 56, Mohammed Siraj 3 for 66) lead India by 333 runs. (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
Kropz plc ( LON:KRPZ – Get Free Report ) shares dropped 15.4% during mid-day trading on Friday . The stock traded as low as GBX 1.10 ($0.01) and last traded at GBX 1.10 ($0.01). Approximately 75,000 shares changed hands during trading, a decline of 41% from the average daily volume of 127,356 shares. The stock had previously closed at GBX 1.30 ($0.02). Kropz Trading Down 15.4 % The company’s fifty day simple moving average is GBX 1.29 and its 200-day simple moving average is GBX 1.49. The firm has a market capitalization of £10.16 million, a PE ratio of -75.00 and a beta of -0.10. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 682.23, a current ratio of 0.12 and a quick ratio of 0.15. Kropz Company Profile ( Get Free Report ) Kropz is an emerging plant nutrient producer with an advanced stage phosphate mining project in South Africa and a phosphate project in the Republic of Congo (‘RoC’). The vision of the Kropz Group is to become a leading independent phosphate rock producer and to develop into an integrated, mine-to-market plant nutrient company focusing on sub-Saharan Africa. Read More Receive News & Ratings for Kropz Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Kropz and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .