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St Etienne coach Alain Perrin gets the sack after string of defeats
15/12/2009 - FOOTBALL

St Etienne coach Alain Perrin gets the sack after string of defeats

St Etienne have sacked coach Alain Perrin, 53, and replaced him with assistant Christophe Galtier after a string of poor showings that included just one win in nine games. Les Verts are currently fourth from bottom in France's Ligue 1.
Chamakh header helps Bordeaux to 1-0 win over Lyon
14/12/2009 - LIGUE 1

Chamakh header helps Bordeaux to 1-0 win over Lyon

Powered by Chamakh's late goal, French champions Bordeaux moved 4 points clear at the top of Ligue 1 courtesy of a 1-0 win at Lyon. Montpellier remain in second place after a 1-0 victory at Toulouse, while Lille move into third.
Lyon looking to stop Bordeaux extending their lead at the top of the table
13/12/2009 - LIGUE 1

Lyon looking to stop Bordeaux extending their lead at the top of the table

Seven-time French champions Lyon head to league leaders Bordeaux Sunday for a psychologically decisive match after a run of just one win in seven games.
Marseille looking to regain confidence after Madrid faux-pas
12/12/2009 - LIGUE 1

Marseille looking to regain confidence after Madrid faux-pas

Before Sunday's big clash between Bordeaux and Lyon, Marseille will be looking to regain some confidence against strugglers Boulogne-sur-Mer.
Lille and Toulouse both win ahead of crucial Europa League matches
11/12/2009 - LIGUE 1

Lille and Toulouse both win ahead of crucial Europa League matches

Lille (pictured) and Toulouse both won their Ligue 1 matches ahead of their crucial Europa League fixtures. Lille enjoyed a comfortable 4-0 victory over Saint-Étienne and Toulouse beat Sochaux 2-0.
Lille beat Lyon after dramatic comeback
07/12/2009 - LIGUE 1

Lille beat Lyon after dramatic comeback

Despite a hat-trick from Lyon's forward Lisandro Lopez, Lille has defeated the seven-time French Ligue 1 champions 4-3 though they were loosing 1-3 at half-time. Lyon missed an important chance to narrow the gap with Ligue 1 leader Bordeaux.
Bordeaux stretch lead after victory over Paris
06/12/2009 - LIGUE 1

Bordeaux stretch lead after victory over Paris

French Ligue 1 title holder Bordeaux has defeated Paris and remains on top of the championship. A few days before their big Champions League game against Madrid, Marseille (photo) has enjoyed a 3-1 away win over Nice.
Bordeaux back on top after victory over Nancy
30/11/2009 - LIGUE 1

Bordeaux back on top after victory over Nancy

French Ligue 1 title holders Bordeaux defeated Nancy 3-0 on Sunday to regain the top spot of the championship with Lyon in second place after their draw against Rennes.
Paris SG earn precious win over league leaders Auxerre
29/11/2009 - LIGUE 1

Paris SG earn precious win over league leaders Auxerre

Auxerre suffered their first defeat in eight Ligue 1 matches against Paris Saint Germain (1-0), to leave Bordeaux and Lyon vying for first place on Sunday.
Marseille beat Paris to grab fourth spot in the standings
21/11/2009 - FOOTBALL - LIGUE 1

Marseille beat Paris to grab fourth spot in the standings

Olympique Marseille moved up to fourth after they claimed a 1-0 home win against archrivals Paris Saint Germain. Friday's game was postponed from Oct. 25 after several PSG players were diagnosed with the H1N1 virus.
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