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Little Lens blossoming into serious rival for big spender PSG in Ligue 1 title race
Lens leads Paris Saint-Germain by one point with strong defense and coaching, holding five clean sheets in nine matches, intensifying the Ligue 1 title race.
- RC Lens has gone from surprise front-runner to a serious title contender, leading Paris Saint-Germain by one point and sitting eight clear of Marseille going into this weekend's 18th round.
- Excellent teamwork and a resilient defence have produced five clean sheets in the past nine games, while Pierre Sage, Lens coach, has kept the side competitive despite modest resources.
- PSG's recent cup exit complicates their title defence as Jonathan Ikoné's neat finish knocked PSG out of the French Cup, and they face Lille on Friday at Parc des Princes.
- Lens can extend momentum to a potential 10th straight win when hosting Auxerre on Saturday, and a sustained run would challenge PSG's recent dominance after clinching a record-extending 13th league title last season.
- Other contenders' wobble increases the significance of Lens's run as erratic Monaco needs a home win against Lorient on Friday and Marseille faces Angers on Saturday.
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Little Lens blossoming into serious rival for big spender PSG in Ligue 1 title race
Lens has gone from surprise front-runner to serious title contender in Ligue 1. Despite having modest resources, coach Pierre Sage has done remarkably well to keep his side ahead of defending champion Paris Saint-Germain.
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