Goalkeeper Earps Booed on Manchester United Return

On November 13, 2025, Manchester United secured a 2-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the Women's Champions League, but the match was overshadowed by the hostile reception received by goalkeeper Mary Earps on her return to English football.

Earps, a former United favorite, left the club at the end of her contract last summer to join PSG, a decision that did not sit well with many United fans. The 32-year-old goalkeeper's comments about the move, as well as her recent criticism of Hannah Hampton and Sarina Wiegman in her autobiography, had fueled the anticipation for her return to Old Trafford.

As expected, Earps was greeted with boos from the crowd of close to 15,000 when she touched the ball for the first time. However, the negative reaction was not universal, and some fans made a point of cheering and clapping for the goalkeeper later in the match.

Despite the circus surrounding Earps, United manager Marc Skinner was able to focus on the task at hand, with his side looking to take a big step towards the Champions League knockout stages. Skinner gave a first start of the season to 21-year-old Safia Middleton-Patel in goal, with Earps' successor Phallon Tullis-Joyce feeling the effects of a knock.

The match itself was a tightly contested affair, with PSG taking the lead through Olga Carmona's strike just before halftime. However, United fought back and secured the victory thanks to goals from Melvine Malard and Fridolina Rolfö, ensuring they maintained their perfect start to the Champions League campaign.