PSG are without flying full-back Achraf Hakimi as the Morocco star is suspended so midfielder Warren Zaire-Emery will deputise once more. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is another big loss as the Georgian recovers from injury. Marseille are without a clutch of players but could hand debuts to new signings Himad Abdelli and Tochukwu Nnadi. Midfielders Matt O'Riley and Angel Gomes departed on deadline day for the Premier League.
Barcelona loanee Ansu Fati was back in the starting XI for Monaco on Saturday night and back in the goals. The forward struck after 33 minutes to give his side the lead in the Ligue 1 clash against Rennes at the Stade Louis II. Folarin Balogun found Fati inside the penalty area and he fired a low shot past the goalkeeper and into the back of the net.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are in talks with Marseille to sign Angel Gomes in the January transfer window, according to Ben Jacobs. The well-respected and well-known journalist has claimed that Premier League club Wolves and Ligue 1 outfit Marseille are in talks over a straight loan deal for Gomes. Jacobs wrote on : "Wolves in talks with Marseille over a straight loan for Angel Gomes. Nothing agreed yet with Marseille."
Olympique Lyon and FC Metz, at opposite ends of Ligue 1, will meet at Stade Saint Symphorien on Sunday. We provide our prediction for this matchup in the article below. Olympique Lyon vs. FC Metz Prediction & Odds Olympique Lyon Moneyline: -141 FC Metz Moneyline: +373 Draw Moneyline: +291 Predicted Score: Olympique Lyon 2, FC Metz 1 Olympique Lyon vs. FC Metz Stat Rankings Olympique Lyon vs. FC Metz Moneyline Insights
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.
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.