BREAKING: Unforgettable Night As #Newcastle Humiliates #Mbappe Led #PSG In 5-Goal Thriller—It was another unforgettable night in the UEFA Champions League as Newcastle United recorded a 4-1 win over Paris Saint-Germain on a famous night at St James’ Park to leave them top of Group F. Meanwhile, Julian Alvarez continued his rich vein of form by netting as Manchester City recorded a 3-1 victory over RB Leipzig in Group G, and Celtic conceded late to lose 2-1 at home to Lazio.
INCREDIBLE NIGHT AT ST JAMES’ AS NEWCASTLE SHOCK PSG
Newcastle United recorded a stunning 4-1 victory over Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain, while Manchester City beat RB Leipzig 3-1 on Matchday Two in the UEFA Champions League.
Eddie Howe’s side top the ‘group of death’ – Group F – after two games as the North East side overcame PSG on a famous night at a raucous St James’ Park.
Miguel Almiron gave Eddie Howe’s side the dream start in the 17th minute, pouncing on a rebound after Alexander Isak’s shot was saved by Gianluigi Donnarumma following a misplaced pass by Marquinhos.
Local boy Dan Burn doubled Newcastle’s lead six minutes before the break when he headed in following a goalmouth scramble, much to the fury of PSG who were adamant the ball struck the defender’s arm. The goal was given after a lengthy VAR check.
Another Geordie in Sean Longstaff added further to PSG’s humiliation in the second half when he ran into the box unmarked to meet Kieran Trippier’s pass before slotting a shot past Donnarumma at his near post.
Lucas Hernandez scored a consolation when he headed in from Warren Zaire-Emery’s scooped pass before Fabian Schar sent the home fans into ecstasy once again with a fourth a minute into stoppage-time.