Paris St Germain had a successful weekend, winning 3-0 away at Brest and taking the top spot in the league after Marseille's defeat to Lens.
PSG now lead the table with 20 points, one point ahead of Lens, who have had a strong start to the season led by Florian Thauvin.
The Parisians aim to secure a second consecutive away win against Lorient, which would increase their lead in the French top flight.
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Author's summary: PSG seek to extend their lead in Ligue 1 with a win against Lorient.