Man Utd 2-1 PSG (Nov 12, 2025) Game Analysis - ESPN

"The goalkeeper was a Red Devils favourite until leaving for the French capital at the end of her contract last summer, a decision that did not go down well with many United fans. Earps' comments about that choice, which she attributed partly to a perceived lack of urgency from United to tie her to a new deal, as well as the much-publicised criticism of Hannah Hampton and Sarina Wiegman in her new autobiography meant much of the focus on the game was around the reception she would receive."

"Speaking ahead of the game, the 32-year-old told the BBC: "I'm probably expecting a little booing. I hope it's a little bit but it might be a lot." She did not have to wait long to find out, with her first touch greeted by a chorus of boos from the crowd of close to 15,000."

"United boss Marc Skinner shrugged off suggestions the attention on Earps would overshadow a big occasion for his side, with the historic moment of playing at Old Trafford for the first time in Europe coupled with a chance to take a big step towards the knockout stages. Skinner gave 21-year-old Safia Middleton-Patel a first start of the season in goal, with Earps' successor Phallon Tullis-Joyce feeling the effects of a knock, while Ella Toone and Elisabeth Terland started on the bench."

Mary Earps returned to Old Trafford and received a mixed reception after leaving Manchester United for Paris Saint-Germain at the end of her contract. Earps attributed part of her decision to a perceived lack of urgency from United to offer a new deal, and her autobiography included criticism that intensified fan reaction. She expected boos and had her first touch met with jeers from a crowd close to 15,000, though some fans later applauded. Manchester United secured a 2-1 victory to record three successive Women's Champions League wins. Marc Skinner downplayed the distraction and started Safia Middleton-Patel in goal due to a knock to Phallon Tullis-Joyce.

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