PSG vs. Nantes (Saturday, 4.00pm)
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Paris Saint-Germain return to Ligue 1 action at the Parc des Princes on Saturday afternoon, with Antoine Kombouare's Nantes lying in wait.
Les Parisiens currently boast a 10-point lead at the top of the table, while their upcoming visitors sit nine places and 16 points below the capital outfit.
We say: Paris Saint-Germain 3-1 Nantes
This ought to be a much more tightly-fought affair than the form book would suggest, as Pochettino is likely to tinker with his injury-hit side before locking horns with Man City.
Kombouare's men got one over the Parisiens at the Parc des Princes only eight months ago, but PSG's home form since then has been near-faultless, and we still have confidence in Pochettino's side to get the job done.
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Rennes vs. Montpellier (Saturday, 8.00pm)
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Rennes will endeavour to keep their hot streak going when they welcome Montpellier HSC to Roazhon Park in Ligue 1 on Saturday.
Bruno Genesio's in-form crop thrashed Lyon 4-1 last time out, while the visitors prevailed 1-0 at the home of Nice before the international break.
We say: Rennes 2-1 Montpellier HSC
The trio of suspended stars will be a blow to Rennes' hopes of another dominant success, but the in-form hosts have been unplayable in front of their own fans of late and should get the job done here.
Montpellier will be out to prove that their win at Nice was no fluke, although the absence of three centre-backs could ultimately prove costly.
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Barney Corkhill
