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In the months before the Newcastle takeover, as Qatar was facing increasing criticism ahead of the 2022 World Cup, there were discussions within the state over their football strategy going forward. That came amid reports they were willing to sell Paris Saint-Germain.<\/p>\n
All of that changed the second that Saudi Arabia\u2019s Public Investment Fund completed the purchase of Newcastle. From then, Qatar were sticking with PSG, going all in and potentially even further. The attempt to buy Manchester United through Sheikh Jassim soon followed.<\/p>\n
Qatar just couldn\u2019t be seen to exit a field as influential as football once their biggest regional rivals were entering. It was too important, especially in the aftermath of the Gulf blockade.<\/p>\n
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Newcastle and Paris Saint-Germain have never played a competitive fixture, but instead, this first meeting in the Champions League is framed by geopolitical tensions between Gulf states Saudi Arabia and Qatar<\/p>\n
Here are the latest odds and match prediction for tonight\u2019s Champions League clash:<\/p>\n
Newcastle win – 8\/5<\/p>\n
Draw – 27\/10<\/p>\n
PSG win – 29\/20<\/p>\n
Newcastle will use home advantage to surprise PSG with their attacking flair. It should be an entertaining encounter with goals at both ends but PSG\u2019s star power and European experience should secure them an away win. <\/p>\n
Newcastle 2-3 PSG.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Newcastle XI:<\/strong> Pope; Trippier, Schar, Lascelles, Burn; Longstaff, Guimaraes, Tonali; Almiron, Isak, Gordon.<\/p>\n PSG XI<\/strong>: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Skriniar, Hernandez; Zaire-Emery, Ugarte, Vitinha; Dembele, Kolo Muani, Mbappe.<\/p>\n Harvey Barnes, Joe Willock and Sven Botman are all expected to miss out for Newcastle due to injury, though Callum Wilson\u2019s hamstring injury means the striker is a major doubt. Eddie Howe suggested Joelinton\u2019s early subsitution against Burnley was not due to a serious issue and the Brazilian faces a late fitness test.<\/p>\n PSG\u2019s Kylian Mbappe appears to have overcome an ankle problem and is likely to start, but Nuno Mendes has joined a long-term injury list that also includes Presnel Kimpembe and Marco Asensio.<\/p>\n Newcastle vs PSG is due to kick off at 8pm BST on Wednesday 4 October at St James\u2019 Park in Newcastle.<\/p>\n Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on TNT Sports 2, with coverage on the channel from 7pm BST. Subscribers can also stream the action via discovery+.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re travelling abroad and want to watch major sporting events, you might need a VPN to unblock your streaming app. Our VPN roundup is here to help: get great deals on the <\/em>best VPNs<\/em><\/u> in the market. Viewers using a VPN need to make sure that they comply with any local regulations where they are and also with the terms of their service provider.<\/em><\/p>\n Good evening and welcome to The Independent\u2019s<\/em> coverage of Newcastle\u2019s Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain. Tonight\u2019s match up is an exciting one in Group F as Eddie\u2019s Howe\u2019s men have the chance to move to the top of the table.<\/p>\n They secured a draw against AC Milan on their return to the European top-flight but must now take on the Ligue 1 champions who will be led by star striker Kylian Mbappe. <\/p>\n PSG defeated Borussia Dortmund in their opening group game and will see tonight\u2019s encounter at St. James\u2019 Park as another opportunity to cement their grip on the \u2018group of death\u2019. <\/p>\n Les Parisiens are one of the strongest challengers to Manchester City and Real Madrid who are the favourites to win the Champions League this season and a positive outing against Newcastle would show off their credentials. <\/p>\n In contrast, Newcastle are finding their feet on the European stage and will want to surprise the French champions. They come into the match in good form and will certainly look to secure a first win of their campaign at home this evening.<\/p>\n We\u2019ll have all the build-up, team news and updates throughout the night so stick with us as Newcastle take on Paris Saint-Germain. <\/p>\nPredicted line-ups<\/h3>\n
Early team news<\/h3>\n
How to watch Newcastle vs PSG<\/h3>\n
Newcastle vs PSG<\/h3>\n