Liverpool pay penalty as PSG progress via shootout

Liverpool’s Champions League ambitions were ended after they lost on penalties to an outstanding Paris Saint Germain side after a night of drama at Anfield. PSG, needing to claw back a 1-0 deficit from the first leg at home, demonstrated how they have matured under coach Luis Enrique as they knocked out a Liverpool side touted as favourites to win the tournament. Ousmane Dembele’s early goal provided the platform for the turnaround with the Parisians holding their nerve from 12 yards.

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Elliott stuns PSG as Liverpool snatch victory in Paris

Liverpool completed one of the biggest smash and grabs in Champions League history to come away from their last-16 first leg against Paris St-Germain with a win. PSG completely dominated the game, with 27 shots, and Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson had to make nine saves. But the hosts could not find an opener – and the Reds scored with their second shot of the night in the 87th minute.

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Liverpool fend off Lille to strengthen grip on top spot

Mohamed Salah scored his 50th European goal for Liverpool as the Reds booked their place in the last 16 of the Champions League with victory over 10-man Lille at Anfield. Salah’s goal came when he latched onto a brilliant Curtis Jones through ball and slotted over the advancing Lucas Chevalier in the 34th minute.

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Manchester City sign defender Abdukodir Khusanov from Lens

Manchester City have signed Lens centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov on a four-and-a-half-year contract until 2029. The fee is believed to be in the region of €40 million a tidy profit for French side Lens who only paid £84,000 for Khusanov from Belarusian club Energetik-BGU 18 months ago.

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Jake O’Brien completes for £17m move from Lyon to Everton

Everton have signed Republic of Ireland defender Jake O’Brien from Lyon for £17m. The 23-year-old centre-back has signed a four-year deal and returns to the Premier League, having only joined the Ligue 1 club from Crystal Palace last year. He went on to play 27 times in the French top flight, scoring four goals.

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