In his first Ligue 1 blog of the season, Ben Lyttleton reveals all about PSG's rise plus a team-by-team guide for the new season
June 2009
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Bordeaux claim Ligue 1 title to justify faith in Laurent Blanc
Ben Lyttleton: The manager guided his side to 11 consecutive victories to end the season and claim the French title
May 2009
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Bordeaux keep the pressure on Marseille after week of intrigue
Ben Lyttleton: A comeback victory for Bordeaux, a possible exodus at Lyon, and some bizarre coaching changes were all features of week 35 in France
April 2009
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Bordeaux dent Lyon's title hopes and put Champions League in doubt
Ben Lyttleton: Lyon's hope of securing an eighth successive Ligue 1 title in France was dealt a severe blow as Bordeaux beat them 1–0
March 2009
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Lyon's defeat throws title race wide open as coaches feel the heat
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Hoarau heroics for PSG put a rare smile on Le Guen's face
February 2009
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PSG's title bid blossoms as Valentine's Day passions run high
Ben Lyttleton: The Parisiens could have had two players sent off against Saint-Etienne, but a win lifted them into second place
December 2008
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Ben Arfa the pantomime villain as Lyon fail to look behind them
Ben Lyttleton: Rivals are rapidly gaining ground on last season's French champions, and Lyon need to find some Christmas magic to challenge at home and in Europe
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Aulas bemoans referee decisions for Lyon's share of misfortune
Ben Lyttleton: Leaders Lyon lose after the manager's wish to bring Nantes encounter forward ends in despair
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Rennes continue to rise as Lyon slip up in the rain
Ben Lyttleton: A bolshie referee, celebrity fans and a new team in second place - Ligue 1 had everything last weekend, apart from goals
October 2008
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Bellion brace leaves Bordeaux eyeing title challenge
Ben Lyttleton: David Bellion's inspired showing against Le Havre briefly took Bordeaux to the French league's summit for the first time in six years
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Dissent and sensitivity overshadow PSG's Marseille adventure
Despite the Parisian side earning a famous away win, it was Marseille player Hatem Ben Arfa's sulk that made the headlines
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The Pagisian magician in rouge et noir is thrilling Ligue 1
Rennes' 35-year-old striker Mickaël Pagis won the plaudits, but it's Toulouse who are keeping the pressure on Lyon at the top
