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Three things we learned this week in Ligue 1

Three things we learned this week in Ligue 1

December 2, 2014 by Brendán MacFarlane

Brendán MacFarlane reports on a big shock in Ligue 1 as Saint-Étienne claimed victory in the Rhône derby.

Ligue 1: Five things we learned in Week 1

Ligue 1: Five things we learned in Week 1

August 13, 2014 by Brendán MacFarlane

The opening week in Ligue 1 threw up some interesting stories, here’s Brendán MacFarlane with the round up.

Rémy has work to do to win over the Newcastle faithful

Rémy has work to do to win over the Newcastle faithful

August 14, 2013 by Kevin Christie

Having turned down Newcastle at the 11th hour last January, Loic Remy has joined them this summer after QPR’s relegation. Kevin Christie discusses the work the Frenchman has ahead to restore his reputation with the fans.

Ligue 1 hots up - on and off the pitch

Ligue 1 hots up – on and off the pitch

August 9, 2013 by Johnny Murnane

The 2013/14 Ligue 1 season gets underway on Friday evening, with the respective spending of PSG and AS Monaco dominating the build up. Johnny Murnane looks ahead to the kick off.

One season wonders

One season wonders

March 31, 2013 by Pete Sharland

Pete Sharland looks at some of the teams who have managed to buck the usual trend by winning their domestic title.

The next equine scandal? The one-horse race

The next equine scandal? The one-horse race

March 21, 2013 by James Hunt

James Hunt discusses the lack of competition at the top of Europe’s biggest leagues as we head towards the end of the season.

The race for L'Hexagoal

The race for L’Hexagoal

March 21, 2013 by Callum Kane

While PSG continue to set the pace in Ligue 1, Callum Kane doesn’t believe things are necessarily done and dusted just yet.

Samuel Umtiti - Goal of the Season so far?

Samuel Umtiti – Goal of the Season so far?

February 15, 2013 by Back Page Football

Gareth Bale might have netted a brace to guide Spurs to victory in the Europa League but it was Samuel Umtiti of opposition side Lyon who had fans salivating last night.

Plenty to play for in the Derby du Rhône

Plenty to play for in the Derby du Rhône

December 5, 2012 by Andrew Gibney

While a lot of this weekend’s focus will be on Manchester, there is a derby of equal importance taking place in Ligue 1 too.

Lyon back on top in Ligue 1

Lyon back on top in Ligue 1

November 29, 2012 by Andrew Gibney

Andrew Gibney reports on the big midweek game in France.

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