"Paris Saint-Germain will look to, at least temporarily, move back to the top of the Ligue 1 table by piling more misery on bottom club Metz. The defending champions are a point behind surprise leaders Lens, but will expected to put the pressure on Pierre Sage's men by moving back to their familiar position at the summit of French football with an emphatic win at the Stade Saint-Symphorien."
"This weekend marks the final round of fixtures in Ligue 1 before the winter break, though PSG still have something of a busy schedule ahead of them, as they will play for the FIFA Intercontinental Cup title next Wednesday before starting their Coupe de France campaign a week on Saturday with a match against fifth-tier side Vendée Fontenay Foot. While they will be heavy favourites for that clash and the preceding encounter in Saudi Arabia with either Flamengo or Egyptian side Pyramids,"
Paris Saint-Germain sit one point behind surprise leaders Lens and will seek to move back to the top of Ligue 1 by beating bottom club Metz at the Stade Saint-Symphorien. PSG were held to a 0-0 draw by Athletic Bilbao in the Champions League after a 5-0 win over Rennes, suggesting scoring form could return. The weekend is the final round before the winter break, with PSG scheduled for the FIFA Intercontinental Cup and to begin their Coupe de France campaign, creating fixture congestion. Manager Luis Enrique may rotate amid injuries. Key absences include Achraf Hakimi, Nuno Mendes and Lucas Beraldo, while Ousmane Dembele's availability is uncertain.
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