Kieran Canning

Manchester

Football Correspondent at Agence France-Presse (AFP)

UK Football correspondent for @AFP. Still following Spanish football & the money in sport

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Articles

Record 20th title: Key games that defined Liverpool’s Premier League triumph

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Kieran Canning

Liverpool claimed their 20th Premier League title in Arne Slot’s first season as manager. Key victories included wins over Manchester United, Chelsea, and Arsenal, showcasing Slot’s adaptable tactics. Mohamed Salah and Darwin Nunez were pivotal, with crucial goals securing Liverpool’s dominant lead. Liverpool are English champions for a record-equalling 20th time after romping to the Premier League title in Arne Slot’s first season in charge.
Mohamed Salah: Liverpool's Egyptian King

2 weeks ago | socceramerica.com | Kieran Canning

An Egyptian hero and living legend in Liverpool, Mohamed Salah has burnished his remarkable legacy at Anfield with one of the great all-time individual seasons to deliver the Premier League title. Unlock immediate access to every story, as well as exclusive newsletters like Soccer America Daily and Soccer on TV. Not ready to subscribe? Sign up here for our free newsletter.
Five Games That Won Liverpool The Premier League

2 weeks ago | barrons.com | Kieran Canning

Liverpool are English champions for a record-equalling 20th time after romping to the Premier League title in Arne Slot's first season in charge. The Reds have made light of the departure of long-serving manager Jurgen Klopp, streaking clear of the field to end realistic debate about where the title was heading with months to spare. AFP Sport looks at five key games in their title triumph.
Man City close in on Champions League thanks to Everton late show

3 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Kieran Canning

Manchester City's chances of Champions League football next season were given a huge boost as two late goals from Nico O'Reilly and Mateo Kovacic beat Everton 2-0 on Saturday to move up to fourth in the Premier League. AdvertisementO'Reilly turned in Matheus Nunes' inviting cross in the 84th minute before Kovacic blasted in from the edge of the box to turn an uninspired performance from Pep Guardiola's men into a priceless three points.
'Maddest game' sums up Man Utd career for Maguire

3 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Kieran Canning

Harry Maguire said the "maddest game" of his life summed up a topsy-turvy Manchester United career after scoring the winner in a 5-4 victory over Lyon to send his team into the Europa League semi-finals. AdvertisementAfter a 2-2 draw in the first leg, United appeared to be cruising into the last four when they led 2-0 at half-time on Thursday. Lyon fought back to level at 2-2 before having Corentin Tolisso sent off just before extra time.
Liverpool poised for Easter Sunday coronation

3 weeks ago | socceramerica.com | Kieran Canning

Liverpool could seal the Premier League on Sunday if the runaway leaders condemn Leicester to relegation and Arsenal suffers a Champions League hangover by losing at Ipswich. Victory for the Gunners at Portman Road could also see Ipswich mathematically relegated if West Ham and Wolves win. Unlike the battles for the league title and to avoid the drop, the race for a place in next season's Champions League is set to go down to the wire.
Liverpool poised for Premier League coronation, Leicester, Ipswich for relegation

3 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Kieran Canning

Liverpool could seal the Premier League on Sunday should the runaway leaders condemn Leicester to relegation and Arsenal suffer a Champions League hangover by losing at Ipswich. Victory for the Gunners at Portman Road could also see Ipswich mathematically relegated should West Ham and Wolves win. AdvertisementUnlike the battles for the league title and to avoid the drop, the race for a place in next season's Champions League is set to go down to the wire.
Man Utd stun Lyon in nine-goal Europa League classic to reach semis

3 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Kieran Canning

Manchester United came from 4-2 down in extra-time to beat Lyon 5-4 in a remarkable Europa League quarter-final to progress 7-6 on aggregate on Thursday. United's season looked over when Lyon came from 2-0 down to lead by two goals with just six minutes remaining at Old Trafford despite having captain Corentin Tolisso sent-off.
Arteta's Arsenal comes of age with Madrid masterclass

3 weeks ago | socceramerica.com | Kieran Canning

Arsenal came of age as it dethroned Champions League king Real Madrid with ease to reach the semifinals for the first time since 2009. A commanding 3-0 first-leg victory last week, lit up by two stunning Declan Rice free-kicks, laid the foundations in London. But a 2-1 win in the cauldron of the Santiago Bernabeu to complete the job on Wednesday was a significant milestone for Mikel Arteta's rising stars.
Rice 'knew' Arsenal would dethrone Real Madrid

4 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Kieran Canning

Declan Rice said Arsenal are on course for "special things" after beating Real Madrid 2-1 in the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday to cruise into the Champions League semi-finals 5-1 on aggregate. AdvertisementRice's two stunning free-kicks in the first leg set the Gunners on their way to dethroning the defending European champions. The England international also won man of the match in the second leg as goals from Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli secured a famous win in Spain.