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PSG Paris Saint-Germain moved back within a point of Ligue 1 leaders Marseille courtesy of a hard-fought 1-0 win over Nice on Saturday.

Lens Lens will appeal the decision made by the French football authorities to deny them promotion to Ligue 1.

Lens Lens have announced they will be playing in Ligue 1 next season after having their appeal for promotion accepted.

PSG Paris Saint-Germain will need to overcome the absence of Thiago Silva in order to kick-start their Ligue 1 title defence by beating Bastia.

Caen A Mathieu Duhamel double helped Caen mark their return to Ligue 1 with a comprehensive 3-0 victory against Evian.

Lens Lens will play in Ligue 1 next season after the French Football Federation (FFF) ratified their promotion from the second tier.

PSG Champions Paris Saint-Germain begin their quest for a third consecutive Ligue 1 title with a short trip to Reims on Friday.

Monaco Leonardo Jardim has played down Monaco's chances of fighting for the Ligue 1 title even if they can halt table-toppers Lyon's superb run on Sunday.

Olympique Marseille Marcelo Bielsa will hope Marseille can once again show their ability to bounce back against Montpellier on Friday.

PSG Paris Saint-Germain and Monaco meet on Sunday as the two pre-season Ligue 1 title favourites aim to gain momentum after stuttering starts.