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Marseille
Ligue 1
Dec 23, 2012 at 8pm UK
 
Saint-Etienne

1-0

Ayew (45')
FT(HT: 1-0)

Preview: Marseille vs. Saint-Etienne

Preview: Marseille vs. Saint-Etienne
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Sports Mole previews the Ligue 1 match between Marseille and Saint-Etienne, with the former aiming to take a three-point lead at the top of the table.

Olympique Marseille could go three points clear at the top of the Ligue 1 table if they beat Saint-Etienne on Sunday.

Marseille currently sit level on points with Paris Saint-Germain and Lyon in a tight three-way battle, but they could put daylight between themselves and the other two if other results go their way.

Saint-Etienne, on the other hand, could move into fourth place with a win but would need the four teams above them to either win or draw.

Marseille go into the match having found something close to their best form again, winning three of their last four league games, and have a full squad to choose from.

Saint-Etienne, meanwhile, have experienced a downturn in fortunes in recent weeks and have failed to win in the league for a month. They will be without the suspended Moustapha Sall and the injured Banel Nicolita.

Recent form

Marseille: LWLWW

Saint-Etienne: WDLDL

Possible starting lineups

Marseille: Mandanda; Fanni, N'Koulou, Lucas Mendes, Morel; Amalfitano, Barton, Cheyrou, A Ayew; Valbuena; J Ayew

Saint-Etienne: Ruffia; Clerk, Mignot, Zouma, Ghoulam; Hamouma, Guilavogui, Clement, Cohade, Gradel; Aubamenyang

Sports Mole says: 2-1


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