Ribery-inspired Marseille sink PSG

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PARIS, France -- Franck Ribery produced an outstanding performance as Marseille claimed back the top spot in Ligue 1 with a 3-1 victory at arch-rivals Paris St Germain.

The France international, who looks set to take over from Zinedine Zidane in the playmaker's role with Les Bleus, set up a goal in a flawless display by the visitors.

Marseille, who now have 13 points from five matches, lead Lyon on goal difference.

The five-times champions perfectly prepared for their Champions League opener against Real Madrid next week with a clinical 2-0 win over Troyes on Saturday.

At the Parc des Princes, Ribery was a constant threat for the home defence.

After eight minutes referee Stephane Bre awarded a penalty for a foul by Mario Yepes on Marseille striker Mamadou Niang, who opened the scoring from the spot.

Bre also awarded a penalty kick to the Parisians 14 minutes later after it appeared that Niang had pulled Sammy Traore's shirt in the box. Portugal striker Pauleta converted to level the match.

Midway through the second half, Niang was brought down in the box by Yepes after being set up by Ribery.

Samir Nasri, a French under-21 international, took the resulting penalty only for Mickael Landreau to save but the 19-year-old midfielder followed up to score.

A minute from time, Ribery outpaced the Parisian defence before crossing for Mickael Pagis, who wrapped up Marseille's win.

Earlier, 10-man Toulouse fought to a last gasp 2-2 home draw against Nancy.

Midfielder Laurent Battles, who had opened the scoring after 12 minutes, was sent off on 58 minutes.

Nancy, who had equalised through Kim five minutes earlier, went ahead courtesy of a Gaston Crubelo goal on 63 minutes only for Jean-Louis Akpa to grab one point for Toulouse three minutes into stoppage time.

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