Lassine Sinayoko shines with PFC

Featured: Ligue 1, Monaco remains on top, standout African scorers, a London derby, and a former OM captain appointed as coach.
Ligue 1: PFC smiles, PSG struggles
It’s a tough start to the season for Luis Enrique’s team. As they finally returned to their home ground, the champions suffered a defeat against Monaco, the team in top form. The efficiency was Monaco's, while the Parisians are struggling to regain their defensive solidity and effectiveness. It has been a long time since we have seen such a disastrous start! The Asturian coach hopes to turn things around quickly!
The Azuréens are alone at the top, a leader to be taken seriously? After the initial euphoria, OM is falling again. Too fragile defensively, the Olympians, in the midst of a rebuild, lost at home to a progressing PFC. Should we already be worried on the Canebière?
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Africans stand out, especially Malians
Lassine Sinayoko scored a hat-trick at the Vélodrome, while Kamory Doumbia netted a brace at Le Havre. Algerian Amine Gouiri joins them at the top of the scoring chart.
Bad news for Lionel Mpasi! After a successful World Cup, the DRC goalkeeper, who finally became a starter at HAC, suffered a serious injury on Saturday night against Brest.
Premier League, Arsenal in champion mode
The match between old Basque acquaintances was won by Arteta's Gunners. Xabi Alonso's Blues, trying to bounce back with a revamped squad, could not contain the red and white energy despite a promising start. The former coach of Real and Leverkusen is asking for time, while the Gunners' coach praised his players' mindset.
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Brahim Hemdani to lead Algeria
The former Marseille captain, aged 48, takes over from Bosnian-Swiss Petkovic on the bench of the Greens. An entirely Algerian staff for the one who led the U21 Fennecs to the title at the recent Mediterranean Games. The midfielder, who played for Glasgow Rangers, will be joined by Antar Yahia and former Auxerre player Moussa Saïb.
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To discuss with Hugo Moissonnier: Marc Libbra, Said Amdaa, and Hervé Penot.
Technical/production: Laurent Salerno – Preparation: Pierre Guérin.





