PSG ease fears
Peguy Luyindula scored the only goal of the game as Paris St Germain brought a controversial week to an end with a much-needed 1-0 win at Auxerre on Sunday to ease the club's relegation fears.
Luyindula headed home in the 49th minute from a cross from Jerome Rothen to clinch the three points which will lift some of the pressure on coach Paul Le Guen.
Rothen had been the target of some vehement fan protests throughout the week and there was simmering tension before the game with riot police firing tear gas to disperse PSG fans.
The win kept PSG just one place above the relegation places.
At the other end of the table, Bordeaux drew 1-1 with Nice to stay third, nine points behind leaders Lyon.
Marseille warmed up for Tuesday's do-or-die Champions League clash against Liverpool with a 2-0 win over Monaco on Saturday.
The win, their fifth of the season, also eased Marseille's relegation fears.
Central defender Julien Rodriguez, in the 53rd minute, and skipper Lorik Cana (70), both scored headed goals.
A win on Tuesday will put Marseille into the knockout rounds of the Champions League.
Coach Eris Gerets praised the support his team recieved and said their backing will prove crucial at the Stade Velodrome against Liverpool.
"There's been a change in the behaviour of our fans," said Gerets.
"I'm pleasantly surprised by the support we had throughout the 90 minutes. On Tuesday, against Liverpool, we will need even a little more."
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