When Pacquiao won the election this time, with the crucial precinct result popping up onto a screen in the wee hours of the morning, he was surrounded by reporters and helpers and the smile was bigger than any of his post-fight, boxing-ring victory emotional displays.

None of those guys will waste another thought on the Syrian people, who were never consulted about any of this.

He registered more attempts - and attempts on target - than any of his team-mates in south London, while his six touches inside the Palace box were surpassed only by Martinelli.

Among Arsenal players, only Martinelli was involved in more duels than Jesus' 13 at Selhurst Park, but the latter won more - six - than any of his colleagues.

She also denied that she or any of her representatives had planted or spread negative information about Mr Baldoni or Wayfarer.