In France, success smiled at champions (3 VIDEOS) © EuroFootball.com

In the French championship, three matches were played on Sunday.

"Marseille" reduced the gap from the leader "Rennes" to one point by defeating "Lille" 3-1 away. The hosts took the lead after 26 minutes with a goal from Yohann Cabaye, but after the break, three goals from Didier Deschamps' players secured victory for the current champions. Striker Loic Remy scored twice, while Lucho Gonzalez scored once.

"Lyon", showing signs of recovery, stumbled again away from home, unable to beat "Arles" - 1-1.

Claude Puel's team, who had won four matches in a row in all competitions, seemed to have forgotten their unsuccessful start to the season, but were stopped by the league newcomers who have collected just one point so far.

Results:

"Arles" 1 - 1 "Lyon" 36' [1 - 0] F. Djadjedje 47' [1 - 1] J. Briand

PSG 2 - 3 "Auxerre" 1' [1 - 0] Nene 4' [1 - 1] J.P. Mignot 11' [1 - 2] R. Contout 24' [1 - 3] J. Quercia 68' [2 - 3] Nene (from a penalty spot)

"Lille" 1 - 3 "Marseille" 26' [1 - 0] Y. Cabaye 53' [1 - 1] L. Remy 71' [1 - 2] L. Gonzalez 80' [1 - 3] L. Remy