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Hakimi hat-trick leads PSG to 5-1 win at Le Havre

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Achraf Hakimi was involved in all five goals, netting three times while assisting strikes for Mika Godts and Senny Mayulu after Josh Maja opened the scoring for Le Havre. Manager Luis Enrique successfully navigated squad rotation amid injury troubles, handing a top-flight debut to David Boly alongside an appearance for Quentin Ndjantou. The triumph maintains a two-point cushion over second-placed Lille, who secured a late derby victory against RC Lens.

Key points

  • Paris St Germain sit at the summit of Ligue 1 with 20 points after nine league fixtures.: Paris St Germain sit at the summit of Ligue 1 with 20 points after nine league fixtures.
  • Le Havre remain in last place after collecting just two points across their campaign.: Le Havre remain in last place after collecting just two points across their campaign.
  • Lille moved into second place after Olivier Giroud scored an 86th-minute winner against R…: Lille moved into second place after Olivier Giroud scored an 86th-minute winner against RC Lens.

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LE HAVRE, France, Oct 30 : Flying fullback Achraf Hakimi grabbed a hat-trick as Paris St Germain went on the rampage to thrash bottom-placed Le Havre 5-1 and extend their Ligue 1 lead on Friday.

The European champions, who have several regulars out injured, could afford to leave more of their key players on the bench and still come away with an impressive victory as they moved to 20 points from their opening nine league fixtures.

They are two ahead of Lille and four above third-placed Rennes, who have 16 points. Lille moved above Rennes into second after a late goal from veteran Olivier Giroud, who came off the bench to score an 86th minute winner at home for a 1-0 derby victory over RC Lens.

Rennes were handed a 5-2 drubbing at Nice, who continued their improving form with a fourth win in five outings.

Elye Wahi netted a hat-trick for Nice, who moved up to seventh after last season narrowly avoiding relegation.

On top of his three goals at Stade Oceane, Hakimi had two assists for the goals…

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