Handy Andy comes good for Liverpool

LONDON - Andy Carroll scored his first goals for Liverpool since becoming the most expensive British player, striking twice in a 3-0 win over Manchester City last night that keeps alive his team's hopes of European football next season.

The England striker, who joined on a £35-million (S$72-million) transfer from Newcastle in January, scored with a powerful shot on his favoured left foot in the 13th minute and added to his tally with a glancing header in the 35th minute.

"That won't do him any harm, to score his first goals at Anfield. The first goal was a great strike and the second was a great ball in and a good flick-on," Liverpool manager Kenny Daglish said.

Dirk Kuyt had made it 2-0 just 93 seconds before Carroll's second goal as Liverpool's slick and vibrant display brought its ninth straight victory against City at Anfield.

Liverpool stayed sixth in the standings but moved within five points of Tottenham, in the sole Europa League qualifying position, albeit having played one more match.

Fourth-place City has also played one more game than Tottenham and is only three points above Spurs in the final Champions League berth.

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