{
  "id": 14543609,
  "title": "Man City suffer as PSG masterclass sets up Champions League win",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/man-city-suffer-as-psg-masterclass-sets-up-champions-league-win",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-14T21:46:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
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    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/man-city-suffer-as-psg-masterclass-sets-up-champions-league-win/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester City endured a disappointing home defeat to Paris St-German at Etihad Stadium, where the Champions League holders showcased a masterclass performance. Former manager Pep Guardiola, returning to the club, observed City’s performance from the sidelines. The match took place amidst an atmosphere of defiance from City’s supporters, who were playing their first home game since being penalized for breaching Premier League financial rules.\n\nPSG initiated the scoring in the 13th minute with Desire Doue's low shot past City’s goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. Ousmane Dembele extended the lead shortly after with a header from a perfect cross set up by Enzo Maresca. PSV’s Vitinha rounded off the scoring in the 32nd minute with a clinical finish, capitalizing on superb link play between Maghnes Akliouche and Warren Zaire-Emery.\n\nMaresca made three substitutions at halftime, aiming to transform a struggling team. City, however, struggled to find rhythm after the break, creating numerous chances but ultimately failing to capitalize. Erling Haaland pulled one back for City with a flicked header from an Iliman Ndiaye cross just eight minutes after halftime.\n\nDespite City’s valiant efforts, PSG’s dominance proved too much to overcome. Donnarumma initially saved Akliouche’s shot before it dropped into the net, bringing the game to a halt at the 62nd minute. City refused to give up, with Haaland scoring his second goal and seeing another effort miraculously kept out by PSG’s goalkeeper Matvei Safonov.\n\nIn a dramatic finish, Donnarumma denied Ferran Torres’ late penalty, sealing the victory for PSG and their Champions League ambitions.",
  "summary": "Manchester City were brought down to earth by a masterclass from Champions League holders Paris St-German at Etihad Stadium. City – watched by former manager Pep Guardiola on his return to the club – were playing their first home game since being found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules. In an atmosphere of defiance […]",
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        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Man City suffer as PSG masterclass sets up Champions League win",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/man-city-suffer-as-psg-masterclass-sets-up-champions-league-win-14553939",
        "published": "2026-10-14T22:19:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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