Newcastle dominate PSG to earn famous victory

Newcastle United welcomed Champions League football back to St. James’ Park in style as Paris St-Germain were overpowered in a highly-charged atmosphere on Tyneside. The French champions – including superstar Kylian Mbappe – found the atmosphere and intensity on and off the pitch just too much as Eddie Howe’s side secured a richly-deserved win in Newcastle’s first home game in Europe’s elite competition since a 2-0 defeat to Barcelona in March 2003.

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Galatasaray come from behind twice to stun United at Old Trafford

Manchester United’s woeful season lurched from one damaging loss to another as Galatasaray took advantage of some calamitous defending to record a comeback Champions League win at Old Trafford. Ten-man United led twice through young striker Rasmus Hojlund, the second a brilliant effort as the 20-year-old took advantage of Davinson Sanchez’s slip to race 50 yards and beat Fernando Muslera with a deft finish.

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Chelsea’s Reece James charged by FA for confronting referee

Chelsea captain Reece James has been charged by the Football Association for an alleged incident in the tunnel after Saturday’s defeat by Aston Villa. England defender James, 23, did not feature in the match because of injury, James has until 29 September to respond to a charge.

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Julian Naglesmann appointed as new Germany manager

Julian Nagelsmann has been appointed as Germany’s new manager following Hansi Flick’s sacking earlier this month. The 36-year-old left his role as Bayern Munich boss earlier this year, with Thomas Tuchel replacing him at the Allianz Arena.

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Liverpool begin Europa League campaign with victory in Austria

Liverpool came from behind to beat LASK Linz as they made a winning start to their Europa League campaign. LASK midfielder Florian Flecker struck a brilliant opener from the edge of the area on 19 minutes for the Austrians. Darwin Nunez equalised from the penalty spot after Luis Diaz was fouled, before Diaz himself scored the winner from debutant Ryan Gravenberch’s cross.

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