Paris St Germain had a successful weekend, winning 3-0 away at Brest on Saturday. Their mood was further improved by Marseille's defeat to Lens, allowing PSG to return to the top of the table.
PSG currently lead with 20 points, one point ahead of Lens, who have had a strong start to the season. The Parisians aim to secure a second consecutive away win against Lorient, increasing their lead in the French top flight.
PSG are now top of the table, having previously slipped behind their Le Classique rivals after successive league draws.
Author's summary: PSG seek to extend their lead in Ligue 1 with a win over Lorient.