PSG go top of Ligue 1 after 2-0 victory over Montpellier

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Di Maria celebrates his goal for PSG

Di Maria celebrates his goal for PSG

Paris St-Germain went top of Ligue 1 with victory over Montpellier, although they have now played two games more than title rivals Monaco.

Monaco, who face Juventus in the Champions League semi-finals, will return to the top on goal difference if they win at Lyon on Sunday (20:15 BST).

Edinson Cavani opened the scoring for the champions with his 31st league goal of the season from close range.

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And he provided a backheel to set up Angel di Maria’s brilliant 25-yard strike for the second.

PSG are aiming for their fifth French league title in a row, BBC reports.

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