The 2021-22 season in the French top-flight continues for all teams, but with PSG being the team to look after due to their advantage and because of their huge chances of winning the title. The French capital team need to convince their critics about the consistency of their game, and this week's game will give them a chance to do so.
Elsewhere, OGC Nice are still in contention for the title, especially after their win in the French Cup against PSG. Marseille are also a force to be reckoned with, and one of those teams will most likely end the season in second place if PSG don't suffer a major downfall.
Being the first weekend of action after the end of the winter transfer window, it will be interesting to see how these teams perform with their new signings. With that in mind, ley's have a look at how things look like in the French top-flight ahead of a busy but entertaining weekend.
Top five teams in Ligue 1 ahead of Matchday 23
PSG continue with their impressive run as leaders, which has seen them take an eleven-point lead over second-placed Nice, who should be considered as title contenders following their performance against Les Parisiens in their Coupe de France clash. Marseille is third after wasting a huge chance to leapfrog the black and red side after their loss against Lyon during their game in hand. Strasbourg and Rennes complete the top five, but they are a bit behind the leading pack.
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Top games to watch on Matchday 23 games in Ligue 1
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Who's in and who's out for Matchday 23 games in Ligue 1?
Monaco: Injured: Jean Marcelin, Myron Boadu, Krepin Diattá, Benoit Badiashile. Ineligible: Djibril Sidibé.
Nice: Injured: Calvin Stengs, Pablo Rosario.
Olympique Marseille: Doubtful: Konrad de la Fuente.
PSG: Ineligible: Nathan Bitumazala.
Full list of games for Matchday 23 games in Ligue 1
