PARIS (AP) — Defending champion Paris Saint-Germain and Lyon are the only sides to have won all their games heading into the fourth round of matches in Ligue 1.

Not many observers would have expected Lyon to start this well, having avoided relegation to the second tier for financial irregularities after a successful appeal and being obliged to sell key players to balance the books.

Veteran striker Olivier Giroud’s Lille side is the only other unbeaten side so far. Lille used to be known more for its defending but has the most goals with 11.

Key matchups

A home game for Marseille against promoted Lorient would not usually stand out, but Marseille is already under pressure after losing two games.

Marseille has long been known as a club with some of the most passionate supporters in

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