The rest of the important action takes place at the crowded lower end of the table, with Dijon-Valenciennes, Caen-Auxerre and Ajaccio-Nice all facing off in games that could drastically change the face of the relegation battle.
Ligue 1 Saturday, Week 21: Paris Saint-Germain Extend Lead, Montpellier Keep Pace
Paris Saint-Germain kept their three-point lead on top of Ligue 1 with a victory on Saturday afternoon, but Montpellier continue to keep pace and prevent PSG from running away with the title. They were the only two teams among the league’s top five in action on Saturday, and they appear to be separating themselves and creating a clear first and second tier in the table in France.
Because of snow, this match was moved up four hours. That probably affected preparation and the players’ schedules, or at least that’s what the play indicated in this one. Rennes’ push for a European place will have been hurt by this result against a relegation candidate.
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Didier Deschamps coach of Marseille smiles during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg match between Marseille and Manchester United. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) Getty ImagesIn a combined 42 games, these teams have scored 45 goals and allowed 48 between them. That’s 1.07 goals for per game, 1.14 goals against per game. But yeah, you should get up earlier than you do for work to watch this. Totally.
Pick: St. Etienne, 1-0
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