Lorient

Lorient suffered an eighth defeat of the Ligue 1 season on Saturday and have subsequently dismissed coach Sylvain Ripoll.

Sochaux Sochaux return to the scene of last season's great escape as they visit Bastia in dire need of a win to boost hopes of Ligue 1 safety.

José González Martín del Campo Marseille have picked up their first win of the season in Michel's Ligue 1 bow, smashing Troyes 6-0 on Sunday.

Angers spoiled Lyon's final Ligue 1 game at the Stade Gerland with a victory that moves them into second behind Paris Saint-Germain.

Bruno Ecuele Manga Cardiff City have completed the signing of Bruno Ecuele Manga on a three-year deal from French side Lorient.

Ligue 1 Ligue 1 table-toppers Monaco will look to extend their unbeaten record to five matches when they host Lorient on Sunday.

Alexandre Mendy Lille continued their resurgence under new manager Frederic Antonetti, while Guingamp fought back twice before a shoot-out win over Nice.

Paris Saint-Germain set a new Ligue 1 benchmark by beating Lorient on a night that saw Nice move up to third in the table.

Olympique Lyon Monaco lost ground at the top of Ligue 1 on Sunday as they let a two-goal lead slip in their 2-2 draw at Sochaux.

Monaco Dimitar Berbatov scored twice as Monaco beat Ajaccio on Saturday to ensure that Paris Saint-Germain will have to wait for the Ligue 1 title.