Kylian Mbappe on target as Paris Saint-Germain beat Troyes and move step closer to Ligue 1 title

Paris Saint-Germain moved six points clear at the top of Ligue 1 with a 3-1 win away at Troyes to regain control of the title race. Lens had cut PSG’s lead down to three points with a 2-1 victory over Marseille on Saturday, but this comfortable win for Christophe Galtier’s side leaves them on course for what would be a record-breaking 11th Ligue 1 title.

Ad Kylian Mbappe broke the deadlock for the reigning champions in a huge stroke of luck, as Vitinha's deflected strike hit the crossbar and allowed the frontman to nod home his 36th goal of the season across all competitions. Ligue 1Messi issues apology to PSG after unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia05/05/2023 AT 16:50 Troyes were denied what would have been a memorable equaliser after Gianluigi Donnarumma made a stunning save to push away Mama Balde’s diving header.

Vitinha got in on the act himself to double the visitors' lead in fortuitous circumstances, as his first header was saved before the ball bounced back off the Portugal international's shins and beat Gauthier Gallon. It was not all plain-sailing for Galtier's men though, as Xavier Chavalerin scored after meeting Pape Ndiaga Yade’s cross to halve the deficit.

Man Utd beaten at West Ham after De Gea howler, lose ground in top-four race ‘Only Ten Hag can answer that' — Ferdinand on De Gea future after latest blunder Chelsea annihilate Everton to keep title race in their own hands, Man Utd also win Any hopes of an unlikely Troyes comeback were effectively extinguished however when Fabian Ruiz fired home PSG's third goal. While it might have been a fine evening's work for the visitors, this result for Troyes leaves Patrick Kisnorbo's side staring relegation in the face.