Fast breaks in transition and relentless pressing see Newcastle thump star-studded Paris Saint Germain 4-1
The Paris Saint Germain players stood in stunned silence in front of a sea of black and white as Saint James Park practically bounced with glee after Newcastle’s dismantling of the French Champions 4-1 in a historic night of Champions League football.
It has been a week of utter jubilation for the Magpies as Eddie Howe’s team eliminated Manchester City last Wednesday from the Carabao Cup, then beat Burnley in the weekend and now, have rubber stamped their credentials with a statement win over Kylian Mbappe and co.
On the night, the Saudi backed club and the Qatar funded outfit had a stark difference. One was a team built on the back of individuals working as a unit while the other relies heavily on star power with brilliant individuals all around the pitch but they have failed to work together so far this season. Understandably so, as PSG have had a complete overhaul in the summer with the 4-man frontline boasting of the likes of Kolo Muani, Goncalo Ramos, Ousmane Dembele, all of whom have just arrived at the club this transfer window.
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