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Paris Saint-Germain has extended its lead at the top of the French league to 13 points. PSG won 3-2 at Lyon on Sunday to stay unbeaten after 23 league matches. There appears little doubt that PSG will win a record-extending 13th league title. But a far tougher test looms in March against Premier League leader Liverpool when the two teams face off in a mouthwatering last-16 Champions League tie. Struggling Nantes moved five points clear of the relegation playoff spot with a 3-2 win against Lens. Second-placed Marseille made headlines for the wrong reason this weekend. It lost 3-0 at Auxerre on Saturday and its president has accused French league referees of corruption.
