Sunday, March 4, 2012

Marseille seeking to keep Lyon under pressure

Marseille needs a victory at Saint-Etienne on Sunday to keep defending champion Lyon under pressure in the French league.

Marseille trails leader Lyon by one point as it tries to end the club's seven-year monopoly on the league title. Lyon has 56 points after 29 rounds, followed by Marseille with 55 and Bordeaux with 53.

"We're working toward the title but there's still a long way to go," Marseille forward Brandao said. "There is a good fighting spirit within the squad and I believe that we have the capabilities to reach first place."

However, the Brazilian striker is doubtful this weekend after spraining his ankle in practice …

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