But regardless of whether Liverpool finish first or second, they have just handed themselves a treble advantage for the Champions League knock-out stages. Firstly, they have skipped the knock-out phase play-offs stage entirely, with Slot himself admitting the importance of such a fact after his side’s win over Lille.

Paris Saint-Germain beat Lens 1-2 at Stade

Second-placed Marseille lost further ground on leader PSG by drawing 1-1 with Strasbourg in the French league on Sunday. Facing a well-organized and lively visiting side, Marseille struggled to develop its attacking moves in the first half and relied on a penalty converted by Mason Greenwood after the interval to secure a point.

A chilly Stade Vélodrome would be the backdrop for an all-Ligue 1 Coupe de France Round of 32 clash where two sides chasing Champions League football would

Jonathan Bamba, a member of Ivory Coast’s team that won last year’s Africa Cup of Nations, will be a designated player for the Chicago Fire.

Roberto De Zerbi was present today in his pre-match press conference ahead of Olympique de Marseille’s Round of 32 Coupe de France clash against Lille. After convincingly beating Saint-Étienne in

But regardless of whether Liverpool finish first or second, they have just handed themselves a treble advantage for the Champions League knock-out stages. Firstly, they have skipped the knock-out phase play-offs stage entirely, with Slot himself admitting the importance of such a fact after his side’s win over Lille.

Two relegation candidates meet in Ligue 1 on Sunday, as St-Etienne host Nantes in a six-pointer near the bottom of the table. Heading into the weekend, the visitors sit just above their hosts on goal difference in the standings, leaving everything to play for at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard.

Monaco 2 (Embolo 52, Salisu 60) Playing later (all times GMT) Auxerre v Lille (2005) Saturday Brest v Lyon (1600), Reims v Nice (1800), Rennes v Marseille (2005) Sunday Le Havre v Lens (1400), Toulouse v Strasbourg,

Paris Saint-Germain remains unbeaten and seven points clear at the top of the French league halfway through the season after Ousmane Dembélé scores twice in a 2-1 win over Saint-Etienne.

Auxerre vs. Lille, 3:05 p.m. Rennes vs. Marseille, 3:05 p.m. Le Havre vs. Lens, 9 a.m. Toulouse vs. Strasbourg, 11:15 a.m.

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