Lyon 3-1 Auxerre result, stats and report

Auxerre made it back-to-back Ligue 1 wins with a 2-1 victory over Stade Brestois 29, with R. Le Guen's own goal in the 83rd minute proving decisive after Cameron Archer had levelled for the visitors at the start of the second half.

Lyon dismantled Rennes 4-0 at home in Ligue 1, with Ernest Nuamah scoring twice before half-time and Rennes never once threatening to compete at the required level. This was a statement performance built on basics, not luck.

Lyon took all three points in Brussels with a 2-1 victory over Anderlecht in the UEFA Europa League, but Anderlecht's goalkeeper made eight saves and the home side hit the woodwork. Lyon did the basics when it mattered. Anderlecht did not.

Paris FC controlled large portions of this Ligue 1 clash and created the better chances, but Lyon's goalkeeper and resolute defence kept the hosts out to secure a point at the Parc des Princes.

Nice took all three points in Ligue 1 despite being second best for large parts of the match, with Cameron Archer's 74th-minute strike settling a contest Auxerre simply did not deserve to lose on the balance of play.

Lyon host Nice in Ligue 1 on Sunday evening knowing three points are there for the taking. Nice have not won a single match in their last ten on the road. That tells you everything.

Le Havre have drawn six of their last ten Ligue 1 matches and cannot buy a win. Auxerre arrive having shipped eleven goals in their last five. Something has to give on Sunday afternoon.

Crystal Palace travel to Lyon on Thursday evening carrying serious momentum after a dominant 4-0 opening win in Europe. Lyon will be looking to build on their own winning start, but Palace look like a side with something to prove on the continent.