Paris Saint-Germain suffered a major blow in the Ligue 1 title race, beating AS Monaco 4-2 at the Stade Louis II to move ten points clear at the top of the table.
It is PSG's first win in the Principality in almost five years and strengthens their position at the top of the league. Undefeated in Ligue 1 this season, they have lost the title after just sixteen games. “The question of the title would be difficult [if we lost]”, said Monaco's Maghnes Akliouche before the match.
Les Parisiens took an early lead against Monaco but had to fall behind late, with Gonçalo Ramos and then Ousmane Dembélé scoring crucial goals. Despite the victory, Luis Enrique is not getting ahead of himself. “The League 1 [title race] is still very open. Five days ago we only had a five-point lead,” said the PSG manager.
That lead was quickly reduced to seven points. Olympique de Marseille has a match in hand, against Le Havre AC on January 5. “I don't know if the [title race] is over. I take care of my team. We are ten points away, but we have our own objectives,” said Adi Hütter.
GFFN | Luke Entwistle
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