Marseille won in Clermont (1-0) and settled on the third step of the podium, behind Nice, the new runner-up of Paris SG after his victory over the wire in Angers (2-1), Sunday during the 12th day of Ligue 1.
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A week after jostling the Parisian leader during the classic at the Vélodrome (0-0), OM found their way back to success after three consecutive draws in all competitions.
The weekends follow one another and are alike for the Aiglons.
A week after overthrowing Lyon (3-2) in added time, the Niçois this time gleaned victory in the last seconds against the SCO.
This victory allows OGC Nice to become the new runner-up of PSG, winner (2-1) of Lille on Friday, with 23 points, one and two more respectively than Marseille and Lens, which lost on Saturday in Lyon. (2-1).
Rennes braked, Monaco beaten
Rennes, hanging on to Troyes (2-2), is in fifth place with 19 points.
Monaco suffered an unexpected stoppage on the lawn of Brest (2-0), which finally signed its first victory this season.
The Monegasques have broken their teeth on a supportive and enthusiastic Breton team.
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This victory allows the Brestois to abandon in Metz the place of first relegation to become a play-off (18th, 9 pts).
Monaco for its part fell to 10th place (17 pts).
Briand saves Bordeaux
Strasbourg made short work of Lorient at La Meinau (4-0).
Strasbourg, thanks to a double from Habib Diallo and a goal from Ludovic Ajorque, already led 3-0 at half-time, before Adrien Thomasson weighed down the mark in the second period.
The RCSA climbs to a flattering 7th place with 17 units on the clock.
Montpellier (11th, 16 pts) revived by beating Nantes (2-0) with achievements from Mollet (64th) and Wahi (71st) and came back to one point behind his opponent of the day (9th, 17 pts).
Bordeaux snatched its first victory at home this season, against Reims (3-2), thanks to Jimmy Briand.
Vladimir Petkovic's men give themselves some air and go back to 16th place, with 5 points ahead of Metz, the first relegation.
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