Lens have transformed from surprise package to genuine title threat to PSG in Ligue 1

PARIS: With nine rounds remaining in Ligue 1, Paris Saint-Germain still have not managed to shake off Lens in the title race.

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Lens have gone from surprise frontrunner to genuine challenger and, with PSG not playing this weekend, coach Pierre Sage’s side can move two points ahead at the top with a win at mid-table Lorient on Saturday.

PSG are off duty because Nantes agreed to postpone their scheduled game on Sunday in order to give PSG better preparation for the Champions League second leg against Chelsea next week.

It seems PSG hardly need it, leading 5-2 from the last-16 first leg on Wednesday.

Lens have transformed from surprise package to genuine title threat to PSG in Ligue 1

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