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Man United end skid by thrashing Fulham 4-1
Manchester, Dec 9 (IANS) Manchester United bounced back with a 4-1 victory over visiting Fulham in Premier League action at Old Trafford, ending a four-match winless skid in the domestic competition.
Saturday’s win was thanks to the in-form trio of English forward Marcus Rashford, English left-back Ashley Young and Spanish midfielder Juan Mata, who were involved in Man United’s four goals, reports Efe.
Rashford was credited with two assists before the half-hour mark, setting up both Young’s opening goal 13 minutes into the match the second score by Mata 15 minutes later.
Three minutes before first-half stoppage time, Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku gave the Red Devils a 3-0 lead when he scored off an assist from Mata.
The Spaniard has scored a total of 50 Premier League goals and collected 50 assists in England’s top league, according to Manchester United’s Twitter account.
Mata, who played for Chelsea from 2011 to 2014, became just the fifth Spanish soccer player to net 50 Premier League goals, achieving that tally in his 150th match as a Red Devil.
French striker Aboubakar Kamara, who had come on as a substitute, closed the gap after the intermission when he successfully converted a penalty try in the 67th minute.
However, Cameroonian defender Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa was sent off just one minute later after picking up his second yellow card.
Rashford later gave his team one more insurance goal in the 82nd minute when he scored off an assist from Young.
The win snapped a poor run of form for United that saw them lose once and draw three other matches in their previous four Premier League games.
Manchester United has climbed provisionally into the sixth spot in the standings with 26 points, while Fulham remains in last place with nine points.
Elsewhere in English soccer, Scottish midfielder Callum Paterson netted the winner in Cardiff City’s 1-0 win over Southampton at Cardiff City Stadium, while West Ham United earned a 3-2 victory over visiting Crystal Palace.
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.