In pictures: European football as Neymar loses his cool for Paris St-Germain

Important wins for Manchester United and Arsenal, more trouble for Gerrard in Scotland

Published: February 24, 2020 13:27 Matthew Smith, Sport Editor

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Neymar was sent off as Paris St-Germain overcame more sloppy defending to beat Bordeaux 4-3 on Sunday and move 13 points clear at the top of the French league. Image Credit: Reuters

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Neymar made a crude and needless two-footed lunge on midfielder Yacine Adli during injury time and was shown a second yellow card. Even though he sent Adli flying, Neymar did not accept the decision Image Credit: Reuters

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It took strike partner Kylian Mbappe to usher the angry Brazil star away from the referee and off the field. Mbappe was locked in animated discussion with two-goal scorer Marquinhos at the final whistle. PSG have conceded nine goals in three games and taken heavy criticism off the field in the past few days. Image Credit: Reuters

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In England, Manchester United moved onto the shoulder of fourth-placed Chelsea after brushing aside lowly Watford 3-0. Bruno Fernandes opened his goalscoring account for United at Old Trafford from the penalty spot before impressive second-half goals from Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood sealed the win Image Credit: AP

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Arsenal recovered from a terrible start to hand Carlo Ancelotti's Everton their first Premier League defeat since New Year's Day. Dominic Calvert-Lewin opened the scoring in the first minute but Eddie Nketiah levelled before Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang raced clear to put the Gunners ahead. Everton equalised in first-half stoppage time through Richarlison but Aubameyang scored his second moments after the re-start Image Credit: AP

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In Scotland, Steven Gerrard's Rangers slipped further off the Premiership title race as they were held 2-2 at St Johnstone, while leaders Celtic won 3-1 over Kilmarnock to move 12 points clear Image Credit: Reuters

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