Nantes slip closer to drop
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ByEurosport
Published 28/04/2007 at 20:36 GMT
Eight-times champions Nantes are on the verge of being relegated for the first time after losing 2-0 at home to Rennes. Bottom club Nantes, who have spent a record 44 consecutive years in the top flight since being promoted in 1963, are now eight points f
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Nigerian John Utaka and fellow striker Jimmy Briand scored in quick succession in the second half to decide the Brittany derby and send Rennes up to fifth spot on 51 points.
While Nantes seem doomed, Paris St Germain look almost certain to escape the drop after winning 3-1 at Toulouse. PSG are 15th on 41 points, six points clear of the relegation zone.
Lyon, who have already secured a sixth consecutive title, went back to winning ways after two draws with a 2-1 victory over Le Mans.
Brazil striker Fred put Lyon ahead after 38 minutes but fellow countryman Grafite pounced on a defensive blunder to equalise for the visitors on 64.
Four minutes later France midfielder Florent Malouda scored from close range for the champions.
Troyes gave their survival hopes a boost with a thrilling 3-2 win against Sedan, coming from behind courtesy of two late Blaise Matuidi goals.
Nice remain the side most in danger of dropping into the relegation zone, and had to make do with a goalless draw at home to Auxerre.
Lille suffered another setback to their European hopes with a 1-0 defeat at home to Nancy, Issiar Dia with the goal 15 minutes from time.
Lorient and Saint-Etienne played out a dour goalless draw, while Valenciennes and Monaco shared the points in a 2-2 draw, but only after goals from Eric Chelle and Rudy Haddad for the home side in the final six minutes.
On Sunday, third-placed Bordeaux entertain second-placed Lens.
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