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Straits Times
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Man United have strengthened and will be better than last season, says Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Mikel Arteta's Gunners will travel to Old Trafford on Aug 17 to take on Manchester United. LONDON – Perennial English Premier League contenders Arsenal, who have finished second three seasons running, travel to Old Trafford on Aug 17 to take on Manchester United in a much-anticipated clash of two revamped teams. Mikel Arteta's Gunners are desperate to finally clinch the coveted prize, and they face an immediate test of their title credentials against Ruben Amorim's Red Devils who are expected to be much stronger this time. 'They will be different (from last season),' said Arteta of United. 'The manager has had more time with them, they had a pre-season, they made some really good signings as well. Like anybody they have strengthened and they will be better than last year like the rest of the teams.' 'I'm super excited (for the new season). The mood in the place, the enthusiam. The will now to win, it drives my energy.' Desperate to break the second-place cycle, Arsenal added quality and depth in signing Martin Zubimendi and Christian Norgaard to bolster the midfield, among other signings. The major talking point for this big clash lies in the attack, however. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Ong Beng Seng fined $30k in case linked to ex-minister Iswaran after judge cites judicial mercy Singapore Why was Ong Beng Seng fined instead of jailed? Key points from the case Asia Sun Haiyan, ex-China ambassador to S'pore, detained for questioning: Sources Singapore Love that saves lives: Seniors in Singapore overcome challenges to donate organs Singapore Over 600 orchids on display at Gardens by the Bay to mark 60 years of Singapore-Malaysia ties Singapore Father of 4 among S'poreans arrested in CNB raids; drugs worth over $128k seized Strikers Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres are set to make their Premier League debuts for United and Arsenal respectively, after a summer that could have seen them line up for their opposition. Arsenal were linked with a move to sign RB Leipzig's Sesko for over a year, before deciding to bet on Sporting Lisbon's Gyokeres as the man to fire them to a first Premier League title since 2004 for a fee that could rise to £66 million. The Gunners were lacking a clinical finisher to take that step towards being champions for three seasons. Gyokeres netted a remarkable 97 times in 102 games during two years at Sporting, much of which came under the orders of United boss Amorim. Instead of being reunited with the Swede, Amorim has been given the resources to overhaul his attack with the signings of Sesko, Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha at a combined cost of over £200 million. United endured their worst season since being relegated in 1974 during Amorim's first year in charge. The Red Devils finished 15th in the Premier League and failed to qualify for Europe after losing the Europa League final to Tottenham Hotspur. But they have been in full rebuild mode, with expectations high. United are aiming for a top-four finish and a return to European football. But they remain a wild card. The big question is can Amorim quickly galvanise his new-look squad into a competitive force, or will this be another frustrating season of transition? The United boss said that Sesko is 'ready to play' but would not confirm whether he will start. Both clubs desperately need a fast start and the battle between the two new No. 9s – should they both feature – will go a long way to deciding the outcome. 'I can say how happy we are to have him. He's going to make a tremendous impact on the team. He has adapted really well, we are happy to have him,' added Arteta of Gyokeres. On the team news, Gabriel Jesus is the only injury absentee for the Gunners, while Leandro Trossard should be fit following a slight groin issue. For United, defenders Noussair Mazraoui and Lisandro Martinez are both sidelined. In other news, Premier League referees are likely to award more penalties this season in a tougher response to players who grapple and hold opponents in the penalty area. Howard Webb, chief operating officer of referees' body the PGMOL, said on Aug 14 that feedback from a recent Premier League survey had highlighted 'a few too many' clear holding offences going unpunished. He said VAR could intervene in situations of 'extreme non-footballing action' where a player was clearly dragging another to the ground, even off the ball. AFP, REUTERS
Straits Times
an hour ago
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Teams disqualified from Women's Tour de Romandie in row over UCI's GPS trackers
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Several major cycling teams were disqualified from the Tour de Romandie Feminin by cycling's governing body UCI before the race even started on Friday after refusing to comply with the rules to test GPS trackers for a new safety system. UCI said Canyon-Sram zondacrypto, EF Education-Oatly, Lidl-Trek, Team Picnic PostNL and Team Visma-Lease a Bike were the teams excluded from the three-stage UCI Women's WorldTour event. "The UCI regrets that certain teams have objected to the test by not nominating a rider to carry the tracking device and have therewith opted to be excluded from the Tour de Romandie Feminin," it said in a statement. "In view of this situation, the UCI shall consider if other measures are warranted in accordance with the UCI Regulations." The 63-gram GPS devices were intended to help UCI refine tracking software and "establish protocols to provide real-time data to race control, medical teams and UCI Commissaires." Each team was required to have one test rider carry the device, with UCI saying details of the test were communicated to all teams last week. The safety initiative takes on added urgency following the death of 18-year-old Muriel Furrer, who died from injuries sustained in a crash during the junior women's road race at last year's world championships. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Ong Beng Seng fined $30k in case linked to ex-minister Iswaran after judge cites judicial mercy Singapore Why was Ong Beng Seng fined instead of jailed? Key points from the case Asia Sun Haiyan, ex-China ambassador to S'pore, detained for questioning: Sources Singapore Love that saves lives: Seniors in Singapore overcome challenges to donate organs Singapore Over 600 orchids on display at Gardens by the Bay to mark 60 years of Singapore-Malaysia ties Singapore Father of 4 among S'poreans arrested in CNB raids; drugs worth over $128k seized The teenager crashed in a wooded area after leaving the road and was found 90 minutes later by a track marshal before being airlifted to hospital. "This system will strengthen the monitoring of rider safety during races and enable rapid response in case of incidents," UCI added. "The initiative is part of the UCI's ongoing efforts to protect rider safety, and broader implementation of this technology is envisaged for coming seasons. UCI said the technology will be deployed at this year's Road World Championships in Kigali, Rwanda, where all riders will carry the device. "It should be noted that most of these teams are part of the Velon organisation which is the owner of its own data transmission system and is working on the development of its own GPS tracking system," it added. 'SHOCKED AND DISAPPOINTED' In a joint statement, affected teams said they were "shocked and disappointed" by UCI's decision, adding that they had sent formal letters raising concerns about the "unilateral imposition of a GPS tracking device to just one of the riders" on each team. "We made clear that we would not select a rider ourselves, nor install, remove, or maintain the device," they said. "The UCI or its partner was free to select a rider and install the device at their own liability if they believe they are in their right to do so." The teams added that they already had a "proven and collaborative safety tracking system" in place. "The reason why they don't want to nominate a rider themselves is still unknown and unanswered," they added. "Despite multiple requests by the teams over the last two days, the UCI commissaires were unable to demonstrate on the basis of which precise UCI rule teams are obligated to discriminate one rider against other riders in terms of obligations. "This action disregards the rights of teams and riders, applies the measure in a discriminatory manner, and contradicts the UCI's own stated commitment to dialogue with stakeholders." REUTERS
Straits Times
an hour ago
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South Korean president vows to build ‘military trust' with North
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has pledged to pursue dialogue with the North without pre-conditions. SEOUL – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung vowed on Aug 15 to 'respect' North Korea's political system and build 'military trust', a day after Pyongyang said it had no interest in improving relations with Seoul. Mr Lee has pledged to pursue dialogue with the nuclear-armed North without preconditions since his election in June, a reversal from his hawkish predecessor. He said the South Korean government 'will take consistent measures to substantially reduce tensions and restore trust' with the North. 'We affirm our respect for the North's current system,' he said at an event marking the anniversary of liberation from Japanese rule, adding that Seoul had 'no intention of engaging in hostile acts'. 'I hope that North Korea will reciprocate our efforts to restore trust and revive dialogue,' Mr Lee said. 'North and South are not enemies.' Mr Lee's speech came a day after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's sister, Ms Kim Yo Jong, said the North has 'no will to improve relations' with the South. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Ong Beng Seng fined $30k in case linked to ex-minister Iswaran after judge cites judicial mercy Singapore Why was Ong Beng Seng fined instead of jailed? Key points from the case Asia Sun Haiyan, ex-China ambassador to S'pore, detained for questioning: Sources Singapore Love that saves lives: Seniors in Singapore overcome challenges to donate organs Singapore Over 600 orchids on display at Gardens by the Bay to mark 60 years of Singapore-Malaysia ties Singapore Father of 4 among S'poreans arrested in CNB raids; drugs worth over $128k seized She also denied reports that North Korea was removing propaganda loudspeakers. Liberation holiday The South's military said in June that the two countries had halted propaganda broadcasts along the demilitarised zone, adding last week that it had detected North Korean troops dismantling loudspeakers on the frontier. The Aug 15 an niversary of liberation from Japan is the only public holiday celebrated in both North and South Korea, according to Seoul's National Institute for Unification Education. Mr Kim Jong Un also made a speech at a liberation day celebration in Pyongyang, urging the nation to overcome 'the challenges facing the DPRK for the great powerful country', using the North's official acronym. He also praised North Korea's ties with Russia, saying the two countries were creating 'a history of justice' towards 'defending their national dignity and sovereignty and safeguarding global peace and security'. However, in an unusual move for a Liberation Day address, he made no mention of South Korea or the North's 'enemies'. The speech was made before a Russian delegation that is in Pyongyang and includes the speaker of the Duma, who read a congratulatory letter sent to Mr Kim Jong Un by President Vladimir Putin. The North Korean leader's speech was a 'stark contrast' to his sister's 'fiery statements', Professor Y ang Moo-jin, president of the University of North Korean Studies in Seoul, told AFP. 'There were no messages aimed at South Korea or the United States, no references to enemies or hostile states, and no provocative mentions of nuclear forces,' Prof Yang said. AFP
