LILLE lead the way in a thrilling Ligue 1 title race after a stunning comeback win over Lyon on Sunday.
A ninth championship in ten years for the imperious Paris Saint-Germain hangs in the balance after a dramatic weekend of action.
LIGUE 1 TITLE RACE
- Lille – W21 D10 L3 GD35 Pts 73
2. PSG – W23 D3 L8 GD51 Pts 72
3. Monaco – W22 D5 L7 GD33 Pts 71
4. Lyon – W19 D10 L5 GD32 Pts 67
Mauricio Pochettino’s side backed up their dramatic win over Saint-Etienne a week ago with a Kylian Mbappe-inspired 3-1 beating of Metz.
The Frenchman powered home the winner at Stade Saint-Symphorien but suffered an injury scare that puts his participation in the Champions League clash against Manchester City in doubt.
PSG temporarily took Ligue 1 top spot until Lille’s trip to Lyon for a huge top-four showdown.
And Lyon’s title hopes were all-but ended by a comeback victory for Christophe Galtier’s men.
Islam Slimani and a Jose Fonte own goal put the hosts in front before Jonathan David struck in between goals from Turkish forward Burak Yilmaz to seal a huge three points.
Veteran stars such as Fonte and Yilmaz have combined with the youthful likes of David, Jonathan Ikone and Sven Botman to create a surprise run at a first title in ten years for Les Dogues.
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The win put Lille a point clear of PSG with four games to go, and two ahead of form team Monaco.
In crisis only two years ago, the Principality outfit have been revived by Niko Kovac to claim seven consecutive wins in all competitions.
Wissam Ben Yedder scored late to beat Angers on Sunday and Lyon are next up at Stade Louis II.
Also enjoying a fantastic season are Lens, promoted from Ligue 2 last season and racing to fifth place in the top-flight.
The newboys certainly have the potential to be the kingmakers in the title race with each of Lille, Monaco and PSG left to play.
If Pochettino fails to deliver the title having taken over midway through the season, defeats at home to both Lille and Monaco will be pinpointed as his major missed opportunities.
However, Les Parisiens may forgive missing out if they can secure a maiden Champions League crown with City next up in the semi-finals.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
