PSG 5-2 Montpellier: 5 talking points as Neymar double guides champions to another comfortable win | Ligue 1 2021-22

#3 Neymar is unstoppable

The Brazilian has five goals in three games this season

With five goals in the new season already, Neymar is currently on fire. He bagged two goals on the night and was only denied a hat-trick by VAR.

The Brazilian opened his account for the evening from the spot by sending Omlin the wrong way and doubled his tally early after the restart.

He seemed to have bagged a hat-trick late on but his goal was ruled out for offside play by Presnel Kimpembe, cutting short his celebrations.

Nonetheless, it was another eye-catching display from the former Barcelona ace. He had also scored twice in their Trophee des Champions win over Nantes and one on the opening day of the league. What a fantastic start to the season for him!

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#2 Falaye Sacko had a nightmare

The Malian player made two big mistakes

PSG struck twice in the first half and Falaye Sacko was responsible for both as the defender was rattled by the home side's attacking game.

He opened the scoring for the Parisians by inadvertently netting the ball into his own (empty) net when Mbappe tried to cut back into the box.

The Malian then conceded their second penalty with a handball inside the box while locking horns with Messi for possession.

It was a nightmare period in the game for Sacko, who although found his footing after the break, couldn't stop them from scoring further.

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#1 PSG don't need Marcus Rashford

The Parisiens are a well-drilled unit

PSG have been linked with Marcus Rashford recently. It was reported by Times journalist Duncan Castles that the Ligue 1 champions are seriously considering making a two-year contract offer.

Talks between the Manchester United star and the club were positive but Saturday's performance was another reminder that PSG don't need an attacker.

Mbappe, Neymar, and Messi all had a role to play in this victory, and Rashford doesn't stand a chance of breaking into this frontline.

Castles had reported that PSG are looking to build a front-two between him and Mbappe, but the the 'MNM' frontline are in top gear right now.

At best, Rashford would be a backup option for Mbappe if a transfer indeed materializes. Otherwise, the French side's attack is adequate and looks frightening right now.