Marseille have secured their place in the Ligue 1 title race after defeating Angers 2-1 at Stade Velodrome on Saturday evening.

The win means that Marseille now sit atop of the table with 57 points from 24 matches, two more than second-placed Paris Saint-Germain and four ahead of third-place Nice.

The match was a closely contested affair, but it was Marseille who emerged victorious thanks to a goal from Dimitri Payet in the 86th minute.

Payet's strike gave Marseille a deserved lead and they were able to hold on for the full 90 minutes to secure all three points.

The victory is a significant one for Marseille, as it puts them back in contention for the league title and could also help to boost morale heading into the upcoming international break.

For Angers, it was a disappointing defeat, but manager Christophe Galtier will be hoping his side can bounce back in the coming weeks.

Overall, it was a solid performance from both teams, and the result should give Marseille plenty of confidence going forward.