Unbeaten Marseille goes top of French league after drawing at 10-man Nantes

PARIS (AP) — Unbeaten Marseille went to the highest of the French league even whereas failing to take advantage of an additional man in drawing at Nantes 1-1 on Friday.

Marseille was one level forward of Monaco, which has a greater purpose distinction and want solely draw at residence to Lens on Saturday to reclaim first place.

Marseille ahead Ismaila Sarr pounced from shut vary within the fourth minute after following up a shot from fellow ahead Vitinha.

Sarr was then fouled by 17-year-old defender Bastien Meupiyou, who was proven a straight crimson card within the ninth minute.

Nantes equalized near the interval by way of striker Mostafa Mohamed, who was arrange by Nigeria winger Moses Simon.

Veteran striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang missed an injury-time likelihood for Marseille, which completed third final season. Nantes simply averted relegation and has solely two factors from 4 video games.