Greenwood Strikes as Marseille Close in on PSG

Marseille Maintain Pressure on PSG with Victory at Saint-Etienne

Mason Greenwood continued his impressive scoring form in Ligue 1, netting his 10th goal of the season as Marseille secured a crucial 2-0 win against Saint-Etienne on Sunday. The victory propelled Marseille to second place in the table, five points behind leaders Paris Saint-Germain, who were held to a draw by Auxerre on Friday.

Adrien Rabiot opened the scoring for Marseille in the first half at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, controlling the ball on his chest inside the box before firing a shot past the goalkeeper. The goal was initially disallowed for offside, but a VAR review overturned the decision, giving Rabiot his first Ligue 1 goal since October 2018, when he was playing for PSG.

Greenwood’s Penalty Prowess

After the break, Marseille were awarded a penalty for a foul on Greenwood. The 23-year-old striker saw his initial effort saved by goalkeeper Gautier Larsonneur, but he followed up to calmly convert the rebound. The goal underlined Greenwood’s impressive adaptation to life in Ligue 1; he has now reached double figures in just 14 appearances since his move from Manchester United in July.

Greenwood’s latest goal means he’s joint second in the Ligue 1 scoring charts, level with PSG’s Bradley Barcola on 10 goals. Only Jonathan David, Lille’s Canadian striker who bagged a brace in his side’s 3-1 win over Brest on Friday, has scored more, with 11 goals.

Marseille Capitalize on PSG Slip-Up

The victory against Saint-Etienne was crucial for Marseille, allowing them to maintain the pressure on PSG. Monaco also took advantage of the leaders’ dropped points, defeating Toulouse 2-0 on Saturday. However, Marseille regained their hold on second place by virtue of goal difference.

Saint-Etienne, meanwhile, endured another difficult afternoon. The once-mighty club have now lost nine of their 14 games since winning promotion back to Ligue 1 and find themselves in the relegation play-off place.

Looking Ahead

The Ligue 1 title race is shaping up to be an intriguing battle. With PSG showing signs of vulnerability, Marseille appear to be their closest challengers. Greenwood’s prolific form will be vital if Marseille are to mount a serious title challenge, and his quick adaptation to French football promises exciting times ahead for both him and his new club.

What tactical adjustments has Marseille’s coach made‌ to improve their⁣ performance compared to last season?

## Marseille’s Momentum: An Interview ⁢with Alex Reed

**Host:** Welcome ⁢back to the show. We’re talking ⁤about Marseille’s impressive win over Saint-Etienne, a victory that keeps them hot on the heels of ‍PSG. Joining us now is Alex Reed, a ‍football analyst with expertise ⁣in Ligue 1.

Alex Reed, welcome to the program.

**Alex Reed:** Thanks for having me.

**Host:** Marseille are looking good. Ten goals in Ligue 1 for Mason ‍Greenwood already this season? That’s ⁢quite a turnaround from the off-field issues he faced last year.

**Alex Reed:** Indeed, it’s remarkable. While ⁣the circumstances surrounding his departure from Manchester United were undoubtedly complex [[1](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/13175948/mason-greenwood-leaves-manchester-united-to-join-marseille)],⁢ Greenwood has proven his ability on the pitch for Marseille.⁤ His goal-scoring form has been crucial to their success this season.

**Host:** Do you think Marseille can realistically challenge PSG for the title this year?

**Alex Reed:** Five‍ points behind with a lot of the season left to‌ play, it’s certainly possible. PSG are not unbeatable, and Marseille’s performance against Saint-Etienne shows they have the⁢ firepower ‌and determination to win⁤ games.

**Host:** Rabiot’s‍ goal,⁢ initially‌ disallowed but then given after a ⁣VAR review, was a big moment in the match. Alex Reed, how ‍important is that kind of technical accuracy for a team looking to compete at the highest level?

**Alex Reed:**‍ You‍ can’t underestimate the role technology ⁢plays in modern football. VAR can be controversial at times, ‌but‍ in this case, it ensured ⁢the correct decision ⁣was made. For a‍ team like Marseille, aiming to challenge for the title,‌ getting those tight calls right is crucial.

**Host:** We’ll be keeping a⁢ close eye on Marseille’s progress this season.

Alex Reed, thanks⁢ again⁤ for‌ joining us and sharing your insight.

**Alex Reed:** My pleasure.