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Messi watches on as PSG beat Montepellier 2-0 ahead of Manchester City clash

PSG beat Montepellier : Paris Saint Germain put in a solid performance in the first half to maintain their perfect Ligue 1 record. With Idrissa Gueye’s beautiful goal inspiring a 2-0 home win over Montpellier on Saturday.

Senegalese midfielder Gueye shot on goal from outside the area in the crowded Parc des Princes.

And substitute Julian Draxler was slow to bring the capital to 24 points. 10 ahead of runner-up Marseille. Who host Lens on Sunday and two games have hand.

In the absence of Lionel Messi, who missed his second game in a row due to a knee injury. Ángel Di María started up front alongside Kylian Mbappé and Neymar for PSG.

The spark came from midfield when Gueye unleashed a powerful shot towards the squad in the 14th minute. To give the hosts the lead.

Under sustained pressure, Montpellier responded with a beautiful free-kick from Teji Savanier,

Which was stopped by Keylor Navas, who aga in favored Gianluigi Donnarumma in goal.

Neymar was encouraged again but missed twice against Jonas Omlin,

Who was unable to do anything about Ander Herrera’s shot three minutes before the break, but was repelled against the crossbar.

The second half was a less exciting affair as both teams struggled to find the goal. As Neymar continued to squander opportunities and Mbappé was not quite ready enough either.

Draxler replaced Di Maria in the 88th minute and the German only needed a minute to find the net deficit. After Neymar had prepared.

PSG host Manchester City in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Nice are third after returning to winning ways three days after their first loss of the season with a 30th away win against Saint-Etienne.

Champion Lille claimed his second win in a row when Jonathan David’s doubles gave him the 21st win in Strasbourg.

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