They’re avoidable goals.” The draw lifted Nantes out of the relegation zone and into 14th in the 18-team league, equal on points with Angers and St-Etienne. Monaco was third, two point behind Marseille, and nine behind leader Paris Saint-Germain.

Montpellier HSC's latest defeat, at the hands of fellow strugglers SCO Angers was a big blow. Not only did the 3-1 defeat leave them rock-bottom, forcing

Paris Saint-Germain received a favourable draw in the Coupe de France Round of 16. Luis Enrique's side will face third-tier side Le Mans.

AS Monaco (third in Ligue 1) and Montpellier HSC (18th) take the pitch at Stade de la Mosson in Montpellier on Friday at 1:00 PM ET.AS Monaco’s last game was a 2-2 draw away from home

Nantes have lifted themselves out of the Ligue 1 relegation zone after a 2-2 draw against high-flying visitors Monaco at home.

French Ligue 1 results on Friday: Lens v Paris Saint-Germain (1600), Rennes v Brest (1800), Lyon v Toulouse (2005)

Across the English Premier League, several Ghanaian players were involved. Jordan Ayew played 71 minutes for Leicester City in their 2-0 defeat to Fulham. Thomas Partey completed 90 minutes for Arsenal, helping secure a 2-2 draw against Aston Villa. Tariq Lamptey came on as a substitute for Brighton in their 3-1 win over Manchester United.

French Ligue 1 results on Saturday: Saint-Etienne v Nantes (1400), Reims v Le Havre, Angers v Auxerre (both 1615), Marseille v Strasbourg (1945)

Super Eagles winger Moses Simon has been named in Ligue 1 Team of the Week. The Nigeria’s international was outstanding in Nantes’ 1-1 draw with Saint-Etienne on Sunday. The 29-year-old gave Antoine Kamboure’s side the lead in the 14th minute.

Paris Saint-Germain beat Lens 1-2 at Stade

The Parisians win against Lens, while De Zerbi's team draws at home against Racing Strasbourg. Now nine points separate the two teams

In the match of the 7th round of the Champions League, Monaco will host Aston Villa at home. Bookmakers are on the side of the future hosts of the field in the pair, and believe that the Monegasques have the best chances to win in the upcoming game.