PARIS, Feb 6: France forward Wissam Ben Yedder’s league-leading 14th goal helped Monaco to beat Lyon 2-0 at home on Saturday and move to fourth in the French league. Fourth place earns a Europa League spot next season.
Ben Yedder’s cross set up Brazilian midfielder Jean Lucas for a header in the third minute, and Ben Yedder clipped a delicate chip over the goalkeeper from Sofiane Diop’s pass in the 27th.
It was Ben Yedder’s 62nd goal in 106 games since joining Monaco three years ago.
Lyon rallied to win 2-1 at home to Marseille earlier this week but hardly threatened, despite clearly improving by bringing former Tottenham midfielder Tanguy Ndombele on for the second half.
In the day’s other game, struggling Saint-Etienne scored three late goals to beat high-flying Montpellier 3-1 and move off the bottom of the table.
Last-place Lorient only needs to draw at home to Lens on Sunday to move above Saint-Etienne. (AP)
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