Ligue 1 results, highlights & standings after Matchday 4 as PSG make it two wins in two

With four games completed in Ligue 1, competition has had a rar unconventional start this term. French heavyweights such as Paris Saint-Germain, Marseille, Lyon and Monaco languish behind in Ligue 1 standings, while likes of Rennes and St-Etienne have emerged as surprise performers in initial matchdays. Here are all results and highlights after Ligue 1 Matchday 4. 

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Ligue 1 results: PSG defeat Nice 

After two consecutive defeats, PSG were successful in bagging ir first victory against Metz previous week. Thomas Tuchel's side got a major boost with arrival of Kylian Mbappe in lineup as y defeated Nice on Sunday. Kylian Mbappe, Angel Di Maria and Marquinhos netted once each to take ir tally to six points in Ligue 1 standings.

On or hand, Nice failed to achieve a breakthrough, despite managing one shot lesser on target than defending Ligue 1 champions. Parc des Princes outfit w occupy eighth spot in Ligue 1 standings. PSG fixtures list sees French giants take on Reims on Sunday, September 27. 

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Ligue 1 results: Marseille share points with Lille 

Having begun competition with two successive victories, including one against PSG, Marseille had to settle for a draw against Lille. game ended in a 1-1 draw, with Luiz Araujo and Valere Germain scoring once each for ir respective sides. Marseille are w placed seventh in Ligue 1 standings with seven points. ir next Ligue 1 fixture will see Marseille clash with Metz on Saturday, September 26. 

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Ligue 1 results: Rennes win, St Etienne settle for a draw 

Rennes continued ir fine form against Monaco as y mand to overcome ir rivals in final minutes of game. Wissam Ben Yedder put Monaco in front in first half, but Steven Nzonzi and Adrien Ttruffert netted with 10 minutes remaining, to overturn tie. Rennes are placed second in Ligue 1 standings with 10 points after Matchday 4. 

After winning three consecutive Ligue 1 fixtures, St Etienne had to settle for a draw against Nantes in a close-edged thriller. In fact, St Etienne blew a two-goal lead, courtesy of strikes from Moses Simon and Renaud Emond to settle for a point. y have bagged 10 points in four Ligue 1 fixtures, same as Rennes. However, y lead Ligue 1 standings due to a better goal difference.

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