Early French Ligue 1 results on Saturday: Le Havre v Brest (1400), Nantes v Lyon, Lens v Angers, Toulouse v Montpellier (1615), Nice v Marseille (1945)

The year is starting very well for Angers. Fallers in 2025 of Brest and Montpellier, the SCO continued this Sunday

According to a claim in the Turkish media, Crystal Palace have stepped up in their pursuit for Trabzonspor midfielder Batista Mendy, but face competition from Rennes. The 24-year-old was a reported target for the Eagles during the last summer window and he’s continued to be linked with a move to Selhurst Park.

Things are going badly in Rennes. In difficulty in the championship, Jorge Sampaoli’s men were pitifully knocked out of the

French Ligue 1 result on Friday: Le Havre v Brest (1400), Nantes v Lyon, Lens v Angers, Toulouse v Montpellier (1615), Nice v Marseille (1945)

Second-place Marseille lost further ground on leader PSG by drawing 1-1 with Strasbourg in the French league on Sunday.

Super Eagles winger Moses Simon has been named in Ligue 1 Team of the Week. The Nigeria’s international was outstanding in Nantes’ 1-1 draw with Saint-Etienne on Sunday. The 29-year-old gave Antoine Kamboure’s side the lead in the 14th minute.

French Ligue 1 results on Saturday: Saint-Etienne v Nantes (1400), Reims v Le Havre, Angers v Auxerre (both 1615), Marseille v Strasbourg (1945)

According to a claim in the Turkish media, Crystal Palace continue to show interest in Trabzonspor midfielder Batista Mendy, but face competition from other clubs. The 24-year-old was a reported target for the Eagles during the last summer window and he’s continued to be linked with a move to Selhurst Park.

The Parisians win against Lens, while De Zerbi's team draws at home against Racing Strasbourg. Now nine points separate the two teams

Brest 2, Lyon 1 Advertisement Article continues below this ad Reims 2, Nice 4 Rennes 1, Marseille 2 Le Havre 1, Lens 2 Advertisement Article continues below this ad Toulouse 1, Strasbourg 2

In the last 10 matches, Monaco are on top with 7 wins to Rennes' 2, with 1 ending in a draw. Monaco won the last three, including a 3-1 home win in the last season. Both teams often find the net in these games (8 of the last 10) while corner counts are low (under 10.5 corners in 5 of the last 6).