US EditionLens back on top of Ligue 1 thanks to star turn from Florian Thauvin
Lens moved two points ahead of Paris Saint-Germain with a dominant 5-1 win, featuring two goals by Odsonne Edouard and key contributions from Florian Thauvin.
- On Friday, Lens defeated Angers 5-1 in Lens, France, to reclaim the top spot in Ligue. The victory moves Lens two points clear of Paris Saint-Germain at the summit of French League One.
- Seeking their first French title since 1998, Lens had recently faltered with losses to Lorient and Monaco. The comprehensive win came against an Angers side that has lost five of its last six league matches.
- Florian Thauvin opened the scoring in the 13th minute and provided two assists, while Odsonne Edouard netted a double. Mamadou Sangare and Matthieu Udol also scored in the dominant display.
- Although Lanroy Machine pulled a goal back for Angers 14 minutes later, it proved merely a consolation. Angers remains in 12th place, comfortably above the relegation zone despite the heavy defeat.
- While Lens holds a two-point lead at the table's summit, Paris Saint-Germain remains a significant threat with two games in hand. The title race intensifies as the season approaches its final stages.
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Lens back on top of Ligue 1 thanks to star turn from Florian Thauvin
Lens has returned to the top of Ligue 1 after beating Angers 5-1. Odsonne Edouard scored twice and Florian Thauvin, Mamadou Sangare and Matthieu Udol got one apiece in a win that lifted it two points above reigning champion Paris Saint-Germain.
Although Paris played two games less than the RCL, the Artesians recovered first place in the Championship thanks to the great performances of Florian Thauvin and Odsonne Édouard (5-1) this Friday.
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