Man United spoil Earps' return with statement win against PSG

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MANCHESTER, England -- The jarring clash of boos mixed with cheers sounded out around the stadium as the pantomime season arrived early Old Trafford.

Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Mary Earps expected a hostile welcome on her return to Manchester in this UEFA Women's Champions League clash, and that's what she received. Whenever she touched the ball, boos greeted her, but were soon countered by cheers from some of the 14,667 supporters in the crowd. It was a group divided over Earps' return, but what united the fans was the hosts' performance.

As the rain poured down on Old Trafford, and sporadic cheers broke through the grim Manchester evening, the ground joined as one to…