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Ligue 1
Feb 21, 2015 at 4pm UK
 
Toulouse

3-1

Rabiot (27', 47'), Silva (74')
FT(HT: 1-0)

Preview: Paris Saint-Germain vs. Toulouse

Sports Mole previews the Ligue 1 clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Toulouse.

Paris Saint-Germain must turn their attention to a gripping Ligue 1 title race this weekend when they host Toulouse in the French capital.

A three-horse race between PSG, Marseille and leaders Lyon was put to one side in midweek as Laurent Blanc's side played out a 1-1 draw with Chelsea in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.

Despite conceding a crucial away goal against the Premier League leaders, PSG remain in the hunt for a place in the quarter-finals, and Blanc will be under pressure to deliver the goods at Stamford Bridge next month.

Before then, the defence of their title must take centre stage, and all eyes are on PSG as they continue to search for their best form in Ligue 1.

All three title challengers slipped up with draws last weekend, and Blanc will expect a response after his side threw away a two-goal advantage to be held to a 2-2 draw by Caen.

Lyon and Marseille do not return to action until Sunday, which means that PSG can go a point clear of the former with a win over Toulouse.

Alain Casanova's side climbed out of the relegation zone last weekend with a 2-1 victory over Rennes, and the morale-boosting win is likely to see the visitors name an unchanged side.

David Luiz is likely to move back into the centre of defence after playing in midfield against Chelsea, while Adrien Rabiot could be handed a start.

PSG:

Form in Ligue 1: LWWWDD
Form in all competitions: WWDWDD

Possible starting lineup: Sirigu; Van der Wiel, Silva, Luiz, Maxwell; Rabiot, Verratti, Matuidi; Lavezzi, Ibrahimovic, Cavani

Toulouse:

Recent form: LDLWDW

Possible starting lineup: Ahamada, Akpa Akpro, Grigore, Spajic, Tisserand, Regattin, Didot, Doumbia, Trejo, Pesic, Braithwaite

Sports Mole says: 3-0


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Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Paris Saint-GermainPSG16124044143040
2Marseille1593332181430
3MonacoMonaco1693426161030
4Lille1576225151027
5Lyon157442720725
6Nice156632819924
7Lens156631914524
8Auxerre156362323021
9Toulouse156361717021
10Reims155552018220
11Brest156182427-319
12Rennes155282020017
13StrasbourgStrasbourg154562527-217
14NantesNantes153571724-714
15Angers153481426-1213
16Saint-EtienneSt Etienne1541101234-2213
17Le HavreLe Havre1540111129-1812
18Montpellier HSCMontpellier1523101538-239


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