OM, the new runner-up to PSG, are only two points behind the French champions, traveling to Montpellier, and have a head start on the Sang et Or, who host Nice.
The Marseillais did not create huge chances at La Beaujoire but were able to take advantage of a gross defensive error from Nantes, opening the scoring after the break on an own goal from the unfortunate Joao Victor.
It was then Azzedine Ounahi, one of the Moroccan heroes of the 2022 World Cup, who stood out by doubling the bet at the end of the match for his big debut in the colors of Olympians.
Reims (9th) also continues to make a strong impression.
Three days after bringing back a draw from Paris at the last second (1-1), the Champenois stretched their beautiful series of invincibility to 13 games against Lorient (4-2), featherless in attack in the winter transfer window with the departures of striker Terem Moffi (Nice) and winger Dango Ouattara (Bournemouth).
Will Still's troops were able to count on the insolent success of Folarin Balogun, author of a hat-trick and now at the top of the scoring charts with 14 achievements, one unit ahead of PSG star Kylian Mbappé.
Lille (6th), however, was not reassured by sharing the points with Clermont (0-0) while all is well for Toulouse (10th), winner of Troyes (4-1) and who has not lost since. a month.
Finally, in a duel of poorly ranked, the red lantern Angers, reduced to 10 in the second half, broke a sad record by being the first Ligue 1 club to concede 13 consecutive defeats against Ajaccio (2-1).
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