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With seven shots on goal resulting in six goals, Romain Del Castillo is Stade Brest 29's top scorer this season. Kamory Doumbia is another major contributor for Stade Brest 29. He has four goals, on nine shots. Del Castillo has been the ultimate offensive player for Stade Brest 29 this season, with his goals, plus leading the team in chances created (32).

Matthis Abline is FC Nantes' best scorer this season. He has three goals in 18 games. With three goals in 18 games, Youssef El Arabi is another major offensive player for FC Nantes. In addition to being one of FC Nantes' leading scorers, Abline also tops the club in chances created with 15.

Two of the current top four in Ligue 1, Olympique Marseille (third) and RC Lens (second), will clash on Saturday. Find predictions for this matchup below. Olympique Marseille vs. RC Lens Prediction & Odds Olympique Marseille Moneyline: +104 RC Lens Moneyline: +240 Draw Moneyline: +271 Predicted Score: Olympique Marseille 2, RC Lens 1 Olympique Marseille vs. RC Lens Stat Rankings Olympique Marseille vs. RC Lens Moneyline Insights

Stade Rennes and FC Lorient will clash on Saturday in Ligue 1. Stade Rennes drew with Le Havre AC last time out, 1-1, while FC Lorient beat AS Monaco 3-1. Below, you can find our prediction for this contest. Stade Rennes vs. FC Lorient Prediction & Odds Stade Rennes Moneyline: -134 FC Lorient Moneyline: +355 Draw Moneyline: +285 Predicted Score: Stade Rennes 2, FC Lorient 1

AS Monaco and Le Havre AC have already played once in Ligue 1 this season (AS Monaco won 3-1) and they'll do so again on Saturday at Stade Oceane. For our prediction on this matchup, keep reading. AS Monaco vs. Le Havre AC Prediction & Odds AS Monaco Moneyline: -109 Le Havre AC Moneyline: +262 Draw Moneyline: +284 Predicted Score: Le Havre AC 2, AS Monaco 1

Arsenal midfielder Ethan Nwaneri has joined French club Marseille on loan for the remainder of the season. The 18-year-old had made 12 appearances for the Gunners in all competitions this season, starting four games but none in the Premier League, and has scored once in the Carabao Cup. Nwaneri signed a new contract in the summer until 2030, but has found his route into the first team challenged by the summer signings of Noni Madueke for 48.5m and Eberechi Eze for 67m.

Is Xabi Alonso's time up at Real Madrid, why is everyone talking about Paul Pogba's camels, how is Turkish football headed into 'panic', can Lens push PSG for the Ligue 1 title and what on EARTH is going on in the Polish league this season? It's a packed Euro Leagues episode as Mina Rzouki, Guillem Balague and Julien Laurens join Steve Crossman to go through all the best stories across the continent in the last week.

Argentine striker Joaquin Panichelli has become one of the most sought-after young talents in Europe, with several elite clubs vying for his signature ahead of the January transfer window. The 23-year-old has taken Ligue 1 by storm this season, emerging as a breakout star for RC Strasbourg and now finds himself firmly on the radar of Chelsea, who are leading the chase thanks to their close ownership ties with the French club, sources close to the agents industry have informed CaughtOffside.

The player catching the eye of Chelsea, and other top clubs, is talented young Argentine Valentin Barco, who has successfully rebuilt his career in central midfield after starting out as a left-back. The 21-year-old is improving quickly and he's one of the names high up on Chelsea's list for the future, with the Blues considering making use of their ties to the Ligue 1 side.

The Women's Super League and WSL 2, Ligue 1, La Liga and Bundesliga all have winter breaks taking place over the next month. However, both the Premier League and Italy's Serie A will continue with their respective schedules without breaking. The Premier League will host one match on Boxing Day, with Serie A's first matches after Christmas taking place a day later.

Monaco take on PSG in a Ligue 1 derby this afternoon, with the hosts desperate for some points. As usual, the visitors lead the standings and look on course to claim another French crown, but the hosts are struggling to keep up. Monaco currently sit eighth, 10 points off the leaders, but only two points off the European places. Get all the team news from France ahead of Saturday's big game.

Every Friday I will pick the weekend's best or most exciting games that are not to be missed in the world of football. From derbies to top-of-the-table clashes, relegation six-pointers to world-class players facing each other or other interesting tactical battles, there will be something for everyone to enjoy. This week, it is all about top (or near top) of the table clashes, so let's get right into it!

Newcastle will look to claim another three points in the Champions League when they go to Marseille tonight. Eddie Howe's side have struggled in the Premier League but have had no such issues in Europe with three wins from their opening four games. Lady Luck smiled on them on Saturday as they beat Manchester City in controversial fashion and they will hope it has followed them to the Velodrome in what should be a hostile atmosphere.