The 11 facts to know about the day: Monaco clings, Bordeaux slips towards L2, the big rat of Metz …
Monaco is not giving up in the race for the podium, the big rat from Metz, Lorient and Clermont will still tremble, Inter remain in contact with AC Milan, Everton offers Chelsea, Arsenal regains its 4th place Tottenham… Discover the highlights from Sunday’s matches in Ligue 1 and Europe.

Mongasque Ben Yedder scored again against Angers
The results in Ligue 1 (click on the score to read the brief or the article on the match): Troyes 3-0 Lille, Brest 2-0 Clermont, Lorient 1-2 Reims, Monaco 2-0 Angers, Montpellier 2-2 Metz, Bordeaux 0-1 Nice
The main results in Europe: Everton 1-0 Chelsea, Tottenham 3-1 Leicester, West Ham 1-2 Arsenal (Premier League), Juve 2-1 Venice, Milan 1-0 Fiorentina, Udinese 1-2 Inter (Serie A).
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1. Monaco doesn’t give up! Pressurized by Rennes’ victory against Saint-Etienne on Saturday, Monaco reacted perfectly by winning at home against Angers (2-0). ASM took advantage of an own goal from Bamba (42nd) and a goal from Ben Yedder (61st) to achieve a seventh success in the league. The Principality club is thus back up behind Rennais, third in the standings, and three lengths behind Marseille, second, who face Lyon this evening (8:45 p.m.).
2. Nice remains in contact with the podium, Bordeaux slips dangerously towards L2… By winning Bordeaux (1-0), thanks to a goal from Delort (75th), Nice remain two points on the podium and can continue to dream of qualifying for the Champions League three games from the end. On the other hand, the mission remains complicated for the Girondins, 19th four points from 18th play-off place, currently occupied by Saint-Etienne. To read the Dbrief and the NOTES, it’s here!
3. Lille’s nightmare… LOSC had a difficult Sunday in Troyes (0-3). Reduced nine and lead by three penalties, marked by Tardieu (41st, 86th) and Ugbo (55th), the northern club saw its last hopes of European qualification go away. On the other hand, ESTAC is getting closer to maintaining with five points ahead of the barrage, Saint-Etienne. To read the Dbrief and the NOTES, it’s here!
4. The big Metz rat… The Messins will be able to blame themselves. Almost doomed the descent, the Lorraine club had the opportunity to revive leading 2-0 until the 79th minute against Montpellier, thanks to Delaine (24th) and Mafouta (70th), but he let two precious points slip away at the end of the match (2-2), conceding goals from Souquet (79th) and Wahi (90th+1). always last, the Garnets are six points behind in the play-off spot three games from the end.
5. Lorient and Clermont will still tremble, Reims validates its maintenance. In numerical superiority from the 22nd minute, Clermont had a blow to play Brest this Sunday. But the Clermontois finally conceded a 0-2 defeat by conceding two goals in two minutes de Brassier (60th) and Mouni (62nd). 17th in the standings, the Auvergne club remains two points behind the barrage, Saint-Etienne. Just ahead, 16th place, Lorient also lost against Reims (1-2). Moffi (32nd) responded to Zeneli’s opener (17th), but the Rmois won thanks to a goal from Tour (59th) to validate their maintenance.
6. Leao delivers AC Milan. AC Milan consolidates its leading position after its victory against Fiorentina (1-0), during the 35th day of Serie A. Held in check at the break, the Rossoneri accelerated in the second period and made the difference at the end of the match on a powerful strike from Leao (82nd). In the standings, Stefano Pioli’s team maintains a two-point lead over runners-up Inter Milan.
7. Inter are not losing ground. After AC Milan’s victory, Inter Milan had no choice but to win at Udinese to stay in touch with their neighbors in the title race. The Nerazzurri fulfilled their objective with a 2-1 win. Launched by a header from Perisic following a corner (12th), the Italian champion made the break on a penalty scored in two stages by Lautaro Martinez (40th). In the second period, Pussetto (72nd) reduced the gap for the Frioul club.
8. Juve wins thanks to a double from Bonucci. A week after its victory against Sassuolo (2-1), Juventus Turin went home against Venice (2-1). A success signed Bonucci, author of a double (7th, 76th), while Aramu had galis for the visitors (71st). In the standings, Juve is in 4th place eight points behind the leader, AC Milan.
9. Everton offers Chelsea! Everton can believe in maintenance. The Toffees had an appointment with Chelsea this Sunday, during the 35th day of the Premier League, and won 1-0! The Blues have however dominated the debates but have not found the fault against a more realistic team. Richarlison (47th) scored the only goal of the game. With this success, Frank Lampard’s team remains in 18th place in the standings but returns two points from Leeds and Burnley, with one game less.
10. Arsenal regains 4th place Tottenham. Doubled by Tottenham earlier this Sunday, Arsenal regained their 4th place in the Premier League table by winning against West Ham (2-1). In a very tight derby, the Gunners took the advantage thanks to Holding (38th) but the Hammers quickly responded with a goal from Bowen before the break (45th). It was the former Lille resident Gabriel (54th) who delivered the training of Mikel Arteta. Arsenal take a two-point lead over Tottenham in the fight for the Champions League.
11. Kane and Son strike again. Fifth in the Premier League, Tottenham remain in the race for qualification for the Champions League thanks to their 3-1 victory against Leicester. As often, Kane (22nd) and Son (60th, 79th) ensured the success of the London club, while Iheanacho (90th + 1) saved the honor for the Foxes.
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