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Jordan Ayew gets the club's third dismissal in two games

David Beckham (left) might make his Paris St Germain debut against a Marseille side including fellow Englishman Joey Barton (right)

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English pair set for meeting in Ligue 1

David Beckham signs on for a shift with Paris Saint-Germain

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Striker is doubtful for match against Swansea

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