We take a look at the three stars on the rise, and the three satellites plummeting to Earth, after the last round of English Premier League matches...
GOING UP
Juan Mata, Chelsea
The Chelsea midfielder gave the perfect response after his disappointment over his omission from the Spain squad for the recent World Cup qualifiers: a man-of-the-match display and two goals in the London derby against Tottenham Hotspur.
Phil Jagielka, Everton
The England national squad need a solid defender, since the ignominious departure of John Terry, and Jagielka is seizing the opportunity with both feet, and even his head. Against Queens Park Rangers he rescued Everton four times and almost scored twice.
Mark Noble, West Ham
The former England Under 21 captain is targeting a senior squad call up, and Saturday's performance against Southampton, where he scored a brace, will definitely help his cause.
GOING DOWN
Vito Mannone, Arsenal
The Italian goalkeeper started the season as third choice, but with injuries to Wojciech Szczesny and Lukasz Fabianksi he has an opportunity to shine. So far he is failing. The Gunners lost to Norwich City, and they have the Champions League and Tottenham to face in the coming week.
Aston Villa strikers
The Midlands side are hovering just above the relegation zone, and if they expect to climb out of danger they need to learn how to score. So far this season they have scored six goals in eight games, the same number Demba Ba, Michu and Robin van Persie have netted on their own.
Mark Hughes, QPR
Eight games, no wins. The home side started brightly, with a goal after two minutes, but then faded quickly. After an own goal brought the teams level, they failed to take advantage of Everton being down to 10 men for the final 30 minutes.
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Key figures in the life of the fort
Sheikh Dhiyab bin Isa (ruled 1761-1793) Built Qasr Al Hosn as a watchtower to guard over the only freshwater well on Abu Dhabi island.
Sheikh Shakhbut bin Dhiyab (ruled 1793-1816) Expanded the tower into a small fort and transferred his ruling place of residence from Liwa Oasis to the fort on the island.
Sheikh Tahnoon bin Shakhbut (ruled 1818-1833) Expanded Qasr Al Hosn further as Abu Dhabi grew from a small village of palm huts to a town of more than 5,000 inhabitants.
Sheikh Khalifa bin Shakhbut (ruled 1833-1845) Repaired and fortified the fort.
Sheikh Saeed bin Tahnoon (ruled 1845-1855) Turned Qasr Al Hosn into a strong two-storied structure.
Sheikh Zayed bin Khalifa (ruled 1855-1909) Expanded Qasr Al Hosn further to reflect the emirate's increasing prominence.
Sheikh Shakhbut bin Sultan (ruled 1928-1966) Renovated and enlarged Qasr Al Hosn, adding a decorative arch and two new villas.
Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan (ruled 1966-2004) Moved the royal residence to Al Manhal palace and kept his diwan at Qasr Al Hosn.
Sources: Jayanti Maitra, www.adach.ae
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Group A: Palmeiras, Porto, Al Ahly, Inter Miami.
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