PSG favourites again as a new OM faces unrest and Ligue one chasers gather | OneFootball

Ligue one returns on Friday, and PSG again start as clear favourites after a turbulent summer among the chasers.

According to Le Progres, Lens have been the most persistent threat since Lille’s 2021 title, finishing one point back in 2022/23 and six in 2025/26.

Luis Enrique’s side look settled and consistent. He has named Lens, Marseille, Lille and Monaco among teams that could make life awkward, yet little hints at slippage.

Marseille face familiar turmoil under new coach Bruno Genesio, including a captaincy dispute with the board. Leo Balerdi was booed after involvement in two Atlético Madrid goals in the final friendly before hosting Strasbourg on Friday.

Funds are tight despite exits for Greenwood, Aubameyang, Medina and Rulli, with no marquee signing. Pre-season offered mixed signals, routine wins, a 3-1 over Athletic Bilbao and a heavy 3-0 defeat by Nice.

A coaching carousel sees 12 of 18 clubs start anew. Three heavyweights have turned to Ligue one novices, Lens to Dino Toppmöller, Lille to Davide Ancelotti, and Monaco, seventh last season, to Filipe Luis after two convincing years at Flamengo.

Lens lifted the Trophée des Champions on Sunday by beating PSG 1-0, suggesting continuity.

Lille have hit 13 goals in five friendlies to sharpen an attack that ranked eighth last season. Uncertainty over Ayyoub Bouaddi and Matias Fernandez-Pardo lingers, and PSG visit in 10 days.

Source: Le Progres

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