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      Champions League WORST team of the week includes two Man Utd flops and £60m-rated star

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      TWO Manchester United players have been included in a worst team of the week in the Champions League.United slumped to their fifth defeat in their last seven games as they were beaten by Turkish side Galatasaray 3-2 at Old Trafford.
      The worst team in this week’s Champions League Group Stage according to Sofascore
      Onana suffered a torrid nightCredit: Getty
      And Diogo Dalot struggled with Wilfried ZahaCredit: Rex
      The Red Devils now sit rock bottom of their Champions League group behind Bayern Munich, Galatasaray and FC Copenhagen having lost their two opening matches.
      Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana heads up the worst team of the week according to data company SofaScore’s ratings, with a score of 5.9.
      The £47million man had a shaky and nervous display throughout and his misplaced pass led directly to Casemiro’s red card.
      Diogo Dalot was perhaps a bit unlucky to make the XI given he was given an average looking 6.1 but he defended poorly for Wilfried Zaha’s goal and didn’t contribute much going forward.
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      At centre-back were the PSG pairing that shipped four goals against Newcastle.
      Milan Skriniar looked cumbersome and earned a 5.9 which was beaten by his partner Marquinhos earning a 5.8.
      Owen Wijndal, like Dalot, scored a 6.1 after shipping three to Shaktar Donetsk.
      Galatasaray’s Sergio Oliveira scored 5.9 despite being on the winning side at Old Trafford and he was joined in midfield by the 6.0 rated Romario Baro of Porto and Red Bull Salzburg’s Oscar Gloukh who scored 6.1.
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      The highly rated Samuel Chukwueze is unlucky to make the XI as he only appeared off the bench for Milan in their 0-0 draw with Borussia Dortmund and scored a 6.0.
      His cross-city rival Lautaro Martinez appears up front after scoring a 5.9 for a poor performance against Benfica.
      Meschak Elia of Young Boys scored a 6.1 as he struggled to break down Red Star Belgrade.
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      Kylian Mbappe brutally trolled by Greggs for 4-1 Newcastle loss a day after huge Kate Abdo revelation

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE has been brutally teased by Greggs online after his shocking performance against Newcastle last night. The Magpies thrashed PSG 4-1 as the club welcomed Champions League football back to St James’ Park for the first time in two decades.
      Kylian Mbappe has been teased by Greggs after his performance against Newcastle last nightCredit: Getty
      The Magpies stunned PSG with a 4-1 victory in the Champions LeagueCredit: Alamy
      It’s a night that will live long in the memory of Newcastle fans, but one that Parisians will be hoping they can quickly forget.
      However that won’t be an easy task for Mbappe with bakery chain Greggs making sure he can’t get away from his side’s loss by poking fun at him online.
      The World Cup winning superstar was way below his usual standards in the matchup registering just one shot in the entire game.
      One Newcastle fan posted a picture of Mbappe online with the caption: “I was confident about a win, as I went with a predicted 2-1. The team was just showing off last night though.
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      “This fella [Mbappe] was just thinking about Greggs steak bakes all night. Right there, he was caught licking his lips thinking of his next one.”
      And the northern bakery didn’t miss their chance to lump in on Mbappe by replying with a hilarious tweet mocking the score line.
      It read: “He’s welcome to come 4-1 this morning…”
      It wasn’t the only involvement that Greggs had in last night’s thrilling affair as CBS Sport host Kate Adbo revealed that she used to work there.
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      Speaking on the broadcaster’s live coverage of the match, she said: “[I used to work at] Greggs in Stretford. I wasn’t dripping in Louis Vuitton so much back then – It was my first job.”
      Her revelation left co-hosts Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards in shock and stitches of laughter.
      But it only got more bizarre as she then revealed she was sacked from the job for getting her tongue pierced.
      Kate Abdo revealed she started her professional life off working in GreggsCredit: Getty More

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      Riot police forced to intervene as shocking mass brawl erupts in VIP section at Champions League clash

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      RIOT police had to be called in after a mass brawl erupted in the VIP section of Atletico Madrid’s Metopolitano stadium.Atletico hosted Feyenoord in arguably the game of the night on Wednesday in the Champions League, ending in a narrow 3-2 victory for the Spaniards.
      The brawl erupted after a Feyenoord fan kicked an Atletico supporter
      Riot police were called to put an end to the violence
      Six arrests were reportedly made
      But the game was marred by the mass brawl in the posh seats.
      Spanish outlet AS shared footage showing violent clashes between Feyenoord and Atletico fans.
      The wild incident started when one man is seen fly-kicking a rival fan.
      Onlookers then rushed to the scene as the altercation descended into a huge brawl.
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      A second video then showed riot police coming in to defuse the situation and seemingly taking away the man whose kick sparked the fight.
      Football Espana report that six Feyenoord fans have been arrested following the violence, which left one child and several adults injured.
      The child was reportedly hit with a stool during.
      A number of Feyenoord fans bought tickets in the home end after their 3000-strong allocation sold out – with these particular fans causing chaos in an area where tickets cost £165 each.
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      Both sets of teams now face an anxious wait while Uefa compiles a report into the behaviour of their fans.
      Feyenoord are clearly at risk of punishment but Atletico are responsible for the behaviour of all fans in their stadium and therefore face a nervous wait.
      Football Espana also report that pockets of both sets of fans had arranged to meet up for a fight before the game but these reports are unconfirmed by Spanish police.
      Atletico had to fight back twice after Feyenoord took the lead but eventually found the winner through Alvaro Morata’s second-half strike. More

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      Newcastle star Dan Burn reveals the three shirts he has framed on his wall leaving fans confused

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      NEWCASTLE star Dan Burn has revealed the three football stars’ shirts he has framed on his wall.But fans were left baffled by the Geordie’s collection.
      Dan Burn has revealed three football stars’ shirts he has collectedCredit: Getty
      Eddie Howe’s men brushed French champions PSG aside with a comprehensive 4-1 victory at St James’ Park on Wednesday evening.
      Local boy Burn, 31, bagged the Toon’s second goal of the night and produced an outstanding performance to keep Kylian Mbappe and Co quiet.
      And following the match, he was asked if any of the players collected Mbappe’s shirt.
      Kieran Trippier’s Mbappe “obsessed” son was the chosen one to get the French superstar’s shirt.
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      Burnsaid: “I think a few of the lads kids definitely would’ve got a shirt.
      “But I have not asked for a shirt anyway. I have got a canny collection.
      “I think I’ve got Peter Crouch, Per Mertesacker and Wayne Routledge, they’re the only three ones I’ve got, got them framed on the wall!”
      Fans quickly began trying to decipher the reasoning the eclectic choice of shirts to keep.
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      One theory was that most of Burn’s choice of players have their skyscraper height in common with the 6ft 7in centre-back.
      Crouch was known as one of the tallest strikers during his career standing at a mammoth 6ft 7in.
      Meanwhile, 6ft 6in Mertesacker competed against Burn as one of the Premier League’s tallest defenders.
      However, the final player in his collection does not quite fit the tall gene profile – and that is 5ft 7in Routledge.
      Burn’s shirt selection left fans amused and joking about the vast difference in Routledge’s height compared to the others.
      One fan said: “Thought he was just collecting high tower players until he mentioned Routledge🤣.”
      Another added: “How tall was Routledge? Why did you even get his?😂”
      While a third put: “He knows his heights.”
      Burn has 6ft 7in Peter in his shirt collectionCredit: Getty
      Burn also revealed 6ft 6in Per Mertesacker also made the selectionCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Wayne Routledge in action during his time at SwanseaCredit: PA:Press Association More

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      Jamaal Lascelles reveals he ‘didn’t even want to TALK to Kylian Mbappe’ after Newcastle’s win over PSG

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      JAMAAL LASCELLES didn’t fancy a post-match natter with Kylian Mbappe after having him in his back pocket for 90-plus minutes.The Newcastle skipper marked the World Cup winner out of the game in their famous Champions League rout of the French giants on Wednesday night.
      All eyes were on Kylian Mbappe during Paris Saint-Germain’s trip to NewcastleCredit: GETTY
      The World Cup winner was well marshalled by Magpies skipper Jamaal LascellesCredit: EPA
      Lascelles kept Mbappe in his back pocket for 90-plus minutesCredit: GETTY
      Mbappe’s shirt is the most sought-after by opposition players after the final whistle blows.
      Toon and England defender Kieran Trippier landed the coveted top, which Lascelles couldn’t haven given a monkey’s about getting his hands on.
      The centre-back said: “I thought, ‘I’m not even going to bother asking for it.'”
      Lascelles, 29, was happy to make do with the top of his PSG counterpart Marquinhos.
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      He said: “I got Marquinhos, so that’s not far off Mbappe, I’ll take that.”
      A conversation with Mbappe wasn’t high on Lascelles’ list of things to do after their duel either.
      “I didn’t even want to talk to him (Mbappe),” he said. “The only talking he was going to get was something aggressive.”
      Newcastle ran out 4-1 winners at St James’ Park thanks to goals from Miguel Almiron, Dan Burn, Sean Longstaff and a wonder strike from Fabian Schar.
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      Newcastle ran out 4-1 winners over French champions Paris Saint-GermainCredit: REX
      “To play against players like that is crazy, really,” Lascelles said. “And credit to everyone involved tonight.”
      Eddie Howe’s Magpies currently top Group F with four points after their first two games back in Europe’s elite club competition in 20 years.
      The manager said: “It was an amazing evening for us, so many stories to talk about within the game.
      “I am delighted for the club and the supporters, what they gave us tonight was incredible.
      “They [PSG] are such a good team we had to defend really well and our spirit was brilliant.
      “We created the positive things in the first half and the aggressive pressing which is a hallmark of ours.” More

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      Liverpool told the two signings that ‘could win them the Champions League’ and help form ‘unbelievable side’

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      JURGEN KLOPP has been told by an ex-Liverpool star the two players he needs to make them Champions League winners again.The German has already enjoyed huge success since his arrival at Anfield in 2015.
      Jurgen Klopp has been told the TWO new players he needs to make Liverpool top dogsCredit: PA
      Jermaine Pennant was a Champions League finalist during his time at AnfieldCredit: Getty
      He has won every trophy available, ending the club’s three decade wait for the title, as well as the Champions League in 2019.
      However, his squad underwent a major overhaul over the summer after veterans Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, Naby Keita, James Milner and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain all departed as well as Roberto Firmino.
      Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Wataru Endo and Ryan Gravenberch were all brought in to bolster Liverpool and the new-look outfit have made an impressive start to the campaign after last season’s disappointing fifth-placed finish.
      Having missed out on the Champions League, the Reds are competing in the Europa League this term as they prepare to face Union Saint-Gilloise tonight.
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      And despite being impressed with the new recruits, ex-Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant believes that two more key players would result in them being crowned the kings of Europe for a seventh-time.
      The now 40-year-old, who was a Champions League finalist during his time on Merseyside, says that Manu Kone and Khephren Thuram are the men needed.
      The two midfielders have both been linked with Liverpool over recent months and Pennant has backed both the Borussia Monchengladbach French ace, 22, and his 22-year-old countryman at Nice to add the finishing touches to Klopp’s squad.
      Pennant told Lucky Block: “I’d like to see Liverpool sign a proper enforcer in January. For me, that player would be Manu Kone.
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      “I think he would be a great number six and encourage Mac Allister to move further forward.
      “Kone would be the icing on the cake, and so would Khephren Thuram – I’ve always been a huge fan of his.
      “He may not play as a six, but you could make it work. If we can get them in January, then we’re looking at a boss midfield.
      “Those two could win Liverpool the Champions League. Having Kone and Thuram in there would elevate Liverpool’s midfield to being up there with the very best.
      “Add in the forward five, and the likes of Virgil [van Dijk], Trent [Alexander-Arnold], and Alisson in the back, and that’s an unbelievable side.”
      Regarding the new additions already at the club, Pennant hailed the work of Klopp in the last transfer window.
      He added: “I think this is up there with Klopp’s greatest transfer windows.
      “He’s got everything down to a tee. Dominik Szoboszlai has had an unbelievable start, Mac Allister is a quality signing, even though I’d like to see him play a bit further forward.
      “Endo will be solid once he settles, and Ryan Gravenberch looks exciting, too. Liverpool needed fresh legs and new energy, and now they’ve got it. For the first time in years, it doesn’t look like Liverpool’s midfield will be overrun.
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      “They’re solid, confident, and chipping in with goals themselves. This midfield has already scored more goals than the one last season!
      “I don’t think Henderson scored once, and I think Fab only got two. This midfield has already bettered that.”
      Jermaine Pennant is a huge admirer of French starlet Manu KoneCredit: Getty
      Nice’s Khephren Thuram has also caught the eye of the ex-wingerCredit: Getty More

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      Kylian Mbappe given HUMILIATING rating by L’Equipe after PSG are destroyed by Newcastle as Toon stars shine

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE was given embarrassingly low player ratings after Paris Saint-Germain were terrorised on Tyneside.The French champions were battered 4-1 by Newcastle on a historic night at St James’ Park on Wednesday.
      Newcastle ran out 4-1 winners over French champions Paris Saint-Germain on WednesdayCredit: REX
      PSG superstar Kylian Mbappe was anonymous for large portions of the matchCredit: GETTY
      L’Equipe gave PSG’s star striker a savage 2/10 ratingCredit: L’EQUIPE
      Mbappe was anonymous for large portions of the match, so much so that L’Equipe gave a brutal assessment of the PSG hitman in their notoriously harsh player ratings.
      The French newspaper gave the nation’s star striker – who scored a hat-trick in last year’s World Cup final – a shocking 2/10 rating.
      They claimed the 24-year-old “almost did not exist” and turned in a “very disappointing” display.
      Mbappe wasn’t the only player to receive the awful rating, with fellow strike partner Randal Kolo Muani and skipper Marquinhos also receiving a terrible two.
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      Newcastle soared to the summit of Group F with their annihilation of PSG, who were favourites to top the table.
      Goals from Miguel Almiron, Dan Burn, Sean Longstaff and Fabian Schar secured a famous victory.
      Lucas Hernandez scored a consolation for Luis Enriques’s side, who face Italian giants AC Milan in their next group match a fortnight next Wednesday.
      Enrique, who cut a frustrated figure on the touchline for most of the match, insists the scoreline flattered Eddie Howe’s side.
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      Paris Saint-Germain boss Luis Enrique insists the 4-1 scoreline flattered NewcastleCredit: GETTY
      He said: “It was a difficult night I don’t think we deserved that kind of result.
      “They were effective in the last part of the pitch and we made some mistakes, it is hard to accept that.
      “If you make mistakes you pay for that.”
      An over-the-moon Howe said: “It was an amazing evening for us, so many stories to talk about within the game.
      “I am delighted for the club and the supporters what they gave us tonight was incredible.
      “They [PSG] are such a good team we had to defend really well and our spirit was brilliant.
      “We created the positive things in the first half and the aggressive pressing which is a haul mark of ours.” More

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      Betfair punter turns £5 into over £10,000 thanks to Newcastle beating PSG, incredible turnaround and late Lazio winner

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      YES, it’s another of those winners that looks so easy when it’s been done. Why didn’t we think of that!?This time a genius football punter managed to land an eight-fold acca with Betfair which collected a staggering £10,772.50 from just a £5 stake on Wednesday night’s matches.

      With not too many games to choose from across the Champions League and English Championship, the bettor perfectly selected eight match results at a mega 2154/1.
      And incredibly, it looked down and out before the late kick offs had even got under way when Shakhtar were 2-0 down at half time in Antwerp.
      The Ukrainians fought back incredibly well having been the outsiders before kick off to score three goals in the second half to complete a sensational turnaround.
      The drama didn’t end there though, with FOUR 80+ minute goals helping secure the acca later in the day.
      Manchester City regained the lead in Leipzig thanks to an 84th minute Julian Alvarez strike, with Jeremy Doku adding a third later on.
      The winning acca

      Antwerp vs Shakhtar
      Newcastle vs PSG
      Red Star vs Young Boys – draw
      Dortmund vs Milan – draw
      Leipzig vs Man City
      Celtic vs Lazio
      Coventry v Blackburn
      Sunderland vs Watford

      Stake: £5
      Returns: £10,772.50

      Coventry beat Blackburn 1-0 thanks to a Haji Wright goal in the 85th minute, while Crvena zvezda snatched a late draw against Young Boys with an 88th minute strike.
      With a draw predicted between Dortmund and Milan, alongside comfortable wins for Newcastle in their sensational demolition of PSG and Sunderland in beating Watford, one game stood between this punter and £10k.
      And that came at Celtic Park, where the hosts had led earlier in the game through a Kyogo goal before Lazio hit back before the break.
      Celtic thought they’d won in with 10 minutes to go, only for VAR to rule it out. Then Celtic did what they seem to do best in Europe by chucking away a decent result at the death, with ex-Barcelona star Pedro nodding beyond Joe Hart in the 96th minute.
      Despite some big wins on the night, it was this punter who was the biggest winner with this incredible punt.
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