Mandanda and Gignac leap to Marseille defence

Coach Marcelo Bielsa blasted Marseille's form, despite their ninth win in 12 league games to go four points clear at the top, but goalkeeper Mandanda and striker Gignac were quick to hail their resilience.

Marseille came into the match after back-to-back losses to Lyon and Rennes - the latter in the Coupe de la Ligue - but built some confidence ahead of their showdown with second-placed Paris Saint-Germain in the capital on Sunday.

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