PSG 0-1 Lille: 5 Talking points from the top of the table clash

#3. Lille go to the top of the table

Following their 1-0 victory over the Parisians, Lille sat atop the table. Les Dogues opened up a three-point gap at the top with just 7 games left to play.

Jonathan David's goal in the 20th minute proved to be the difference between the sides as PSG lost out in a crucial top-of-the-table clash. Lille need to hold on to their lead as they have a tougher set of fixtures remaining compared to PSG.

#2. Neymar was absolutely livid after being sent off

Neymar was sent off in the 90th minute after picking up his second yellow card of the game. The Brazilian lost his cool and shoved Tiago Djalo close to the touchline. Benoit Bastien gave Neymar his marching orders. Djalo was also sent off for provoking the Brazilian and continuing with his rant.

Neymar fumed and tussled it out with Djalo while moving down the tunnel. Things got so heated up that team officials had to separate the two of them.

#1. PSG would be hoping to overturn the situation

Jonathan David celebrates after scoring a goal

The French champions will be hoping to turn the situation around. With 7 matches still to play, they will have to rely on Lille's slip up to have their hopes up of taking this challenge to the very end.

With a Bayern Munich fixture looming over their heads, Mauricio Pochettino will be hoping to find some rhythm within his squad. The Argentine admitted that winning the league from here could be tough and their inconsistency is to blame for it.

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PSG 0-1 Lille: 5 Talking points as Parisians lose out in a crucial top of the table fight | Ligue 1 2020-21

#3. Lille go to the top of the table

#2. Neymar was absolutely livid after being sent off

#1. PSG would be hoping to overturn the situation