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

Liverpool poised for Easter Sunday coronation

6 days 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

6 days 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

1 week 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

1 week 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

1 week 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.
Emery Targets 'Next Step' For Aston Villa After Champions League Heroics

1 week ago | barrons.com | Kieran Canning

Unai Emery believes there is more to come from Aston Villa as they exited the Champions League with pride after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday. The French champions prevailed 5-4 on aggregate to reach the semi-finals thanks to their 3-1 first leg lead, but lost at Villa Park for just the second time in 19 matches. Emery's men nearly produced one of the most memorable Champions League fightbacks in history.
PSG Survive Aston Villa Scare To Reach Champions League Semis

1 week ago | barrons.com | Kieran Canning

Paris Saint-Germain survived a second half onslaught to beat Aston Villa 5-4 on aggregate and reach the Champions League semi-finals despite a 3-2 defeat on Tuesday. The French champions were cruising towards the last four when full-backs Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes struck in the first 27 minutes to add to their 3-1 first leg lead.
'We can get it' - Emery eyes Champions League comeback against PSG

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Kieran Canning

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery believes his side are capable of a stunning Champions League fightback when Paris Saint-Germain travel to Birmingham for the second leg of their quarter-final on Tuesday defending a 3-1 lead. AdvertisementDespite seizing the advantage at the Parc des Princes last week, Emery's men were outclassed in a manner that has become customary for Luis Enrique's all-conquering French champions.
Three talking points from the Premier League weekend

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Kieran Canning

Virgil van Dijk's late winner against West Ham took Liverpool to the brink of the Premier League title on Sunday, while Manchester City needed a Kevin De Bruyne masterclass to keep their quest for Champions League football on track. A much-changed Arsenal were held 1-1 by Brentford to gift Liverpool more breathing space at the top of the table, but the Reds were far from convincing themselves in beating the lowly Hammers 2-1.
Van Dijk's late winner edges Liverpool towards Premier League title

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Kieran Canning

Virgil van Dijk spared Liverpool's blushes with a late winner to beat West Ham 2-1 on Sunday and edge to within six points of the Premier League title. Andy Robertson's own goal four minutes from time had given the lowly Hammers a deserved equaliser after Luis Diaz put Liverpool in front early on. AdvertisementVan Dijk, though, swiftly restored the lead to show Liverpool retain the mentality of champions, even if they are running out of steam in the closing stages of the season.