Paris Saint-Germain take on Marseille on Sunday in Ligue 1.
Paris Saint-Germain v Marseille Match Preview
It’s Le Classique time in France as Paris Saint-Germain host Marseille in the always eagerly-awaited clash.
PSG have recovered from a slow start by their standards to top the table by two points going into the weekend, with Lens keeping up the chase in second.
Marseille are third, nine points off the lead, and really must win in Paris to stand much chance.
It is already 16 years since Marseille last lifted the Ligue 1 crown and the chances appear slim of a repeat this season.
That being said they are the top goalscorers in the division and could pose a real threat to Luis Enrique’s multiple champions.
Paris Saint-Germain v Marseille team news
PSG are without flying full-back Achraf Hakimi as the Morocco star is suspended so midfielder Warren Zaire-Emery will deputise once more.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is another big loss as the Georgian recovers from injury.
Marseille are without a clutch of players but could hand debuts to new signings Himad Abdelli and Tochukwu Nnadi.
Midfielders Matt O’Riley and Angel Gomes departed on deadline day for the Premier League.
Paris Saint-Germain v Marseille expected line-ups
PSG: Safonov, Zaïre-Emery, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes, Mayulu, Vitinha, Neves, D. Doué, Dembélé, Barcola.
Marseille: De Lange; Pavard, Balerdi, Medina; Weah, Hojbjerg, Timber, Paixao; Greenwood, Traore; Gouiri
The stats
- PSG have won 26 of the clubs’ previous 39 meetings
- Marseille’s former Manchester United forward Mason Greendwood is the top scorer in Ligue 1 with 13 strikes
- Vitinha, the PSG midfielder, leads the way for assists with seven
Prediction
PSG are not in the shape they were this time last year but are on a roll at home and will prove too strong.
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