10-man Marseille edges Nantes 2-1 in French league

Published August 20, 2022 4:47 PM

PARIS (AP) — Alexis Sanchez made his first start in the French league as 10-man Marseille edged Nantes 2-1 to remain unbeaten. Marseille got the winner in the 82nd minute with an own-goal from Nicolas Pallois. He diverted a header from Luis Suarez into his net. Last season’s runner-up Marseille has seven points from three league games while Nantes is still winless with two points. Monaco lost for the first time in the French league this season as Lens enjoyed a 4-1 victory in a clash between two expected contenders for European spots.

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