Sharjah 24 – AFP: Marseille maintained their impressive form under new coach Roberto De Zerbi with a 2-0 victory over Nice on Saturday, briefly topping Ligue 1 despite ending the match with 10 men. Neal Maupay marked his debut with a goal, while Luis Henrique added a stunning second-half strike.
Marseille's Canadian defender Derek Cornelius received a late red card, but the team held on to secure the win, rising to 10 points from four matches. They currently lead Paris Saint-Germain by a point, although PSG could reclaim first place with a win over Brest later.
De Zerbi praised his team’s character despite a less-than-perfect performance, emphasizing the importance of the connection between fans and players in such passionate cities. The match, attended by over 65,000 spectators, saw Marseille celebrate their 125th anniversary with a special edition shirt and a brief fireworks display.
Maupay’s header from Luis Henrique’s deflected cross opened the scoring just before halftime, and Henrique’s exquisite goal eight minutes after the break sealed the victory. Marseille's solid start to the season suggests they could be serious contenders for the title if they maintain their current form.
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