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Chelsea prevail over Fulham 2-1 in EPL action
London, March 4 (IANS) Spain goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga regained his spot in Chelsea’s starting lineup as the Blues prevailed 2-1 over Fulham, who did not have their best start in the post-Claudio Ranieri era.
After the controversy he sparked by refusing to be replaced in the final minutes of the English Football League Cup final against Manchester City, Kepa was relegated to the bench during the 2-0 home win over Tottenham Hotspur, reports Efe news.
But he started against Fulham on Sunday and rewarded coach Maurizio Sarri’s decision by putting on a good performance that helped the team earn a much-needed win.
It was Argentina forward Gonzalo Higuain who opened the scoring 20 minutes into the first half on a close-range touch, making the most of a cross into the penalty area by Spain central defender Cesar Azpilicueta.
Eight minutes later, an unmarked Calum Chambers drew Fulham level as he put home a cross by Dutch midfielder Ryan Babel.
It took Chelsea only three minutes to retake the lead, this time for good, on a curl by Italian midfielder Jorginho, who connected on a pass by Belgium midfielder Eden Hazard.
The defeat spoiled the debut match of interim coach Scott Parker, who was appointed on February 28 to replace Ranieri, who had led Leicester City to the Premier League title against all odds during the 2015/2016 season.
After the win, Chelsea’s 56 points put the team in the sixth spot of the Premier League table, while Fulham remains in the 19th and second-to-last spot with 17 points, 10 points away from safety.
This was Fulham’s fifth defeat in a row, having lost to Crystal Palace, Manchester United, West Ham and Southampton heading into Sunday’s match.
Earlier in the day, Watford beat Leicester City 2-1, handing the visiting team its fourth defeat in its most recent five Premier League games.
English striker Troy Deeney gave Watford the lead just five minutes into the game on a header, connecting a set piece by Spain forward Gerard Deulofeu.
With 25 minutes to go before second half stoppage time, England striker Jamie Vardy notched the equalizer, capitalizing on a pass by Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans.
Two minutes into second half stoppage time, however, English striker Andre Gray scored the game winning tally.
–IANS
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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.