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Man Utd beat PSG on Earps' Old Trafford return

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At a glance

Mary Earps returns to Old Trafford, starting in goal for Paris St-Germain, but United goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce missing through injury

Olga Carmona cancels out Melvine Malard's opener but Fridolina Rolfo restores United's lead in the second half

With 14,667 spectators, it was United's biggest crowd of the season and the second highest in the competition

Emma Sanders

BBC Sport women’s football news reporter at Old Trafford

Manchester United continued their winning run in the Women's Champions League, beating Paris St-Germain on Mary Earps' return to Old Trafford.

Former England goalkeeper Earps, who left United in 2024, dominated headlines in the build-up following the fallout to her autobiography, but she could do very little to prevent United's two goals - which capped off a promising display.

Melvine Malard opened the scoring when she shrugged off Griedge Mbock Bathy and fired the ball past Earps after half an hour.

Spain international Olga Carmona responded on the stroke of half-time, looping a stunning long-range strike over 21-year-old goalkeeper Safia Middleton-Patel, who started for United in the absence of injured number one Phallon Tullis-Joyce.

Last year's semi-finalists PSG, who are yet to win a league phase match in the competition this season, hit the woodwork twice and proved tough opponents.

However, United restored their lead when Fridolina Rolfo - a two-time Champions League winner with former club Barcelona - headed in Anna Sandberg's cross early in the second half.

It is the latest in a string of impressive results this season for Marc Skinner's side, who are in a strong position to chase an automatic qualification spot for the quarter-finals, capping off a historic night in front of 14,667 fans at Old Trafford.

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What's next for both teams?

Manchester United return to WSL action on Saturday when they take on rivals Manchester City at Etihad Stadium at 13:30 GMT. Their next European game is on Wednesday, 19 November when they travel to Wolfsburg (17:45 GMT).

Paris St-Germain are not playing this weekend so their next game is in the Champions League on Thursday, 20 November against Bayern Munich at the Parc des Princes (20:00 GMT).

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