Montpellier HSC’s latest defeat, at the hands of fellow strugglers SCO Angers was a big blow. Not only did the 3-1 defeat leave them rock-bottom, forcing Jean-Louis Gasset to announce “mission

French Ligue 1 results on Saturday: Saint-Etienne v Nantes (1400), Reims v Le Havre, Angers v Auxerre (both 1615), Marseille v Strasbourg (1945)

AS Monaco (third in Ligue 1) and Montpellier HSC (18th) take the pitch at Stade de la Mosson in Montpellier on Friday at 1:00 PM ET.AS Monaco’s last game was a 2-2 draw away from home

Nantes have lifted themselves out of the Ligue 1 relegation zone after a 2-2 draw against high-flying visitors Monaco at home.

French Ligue 1 results on Friday: Lens v Paris Saint-Germain (1600), Rennes v Brest (1800), Lyon v Toulouse (2005)

NANTES, France — Monaco came from behind at Nantes to rescue a 2-2 draw in an action-packed thriller in Ligue 1 on Friday. Nantes took a two-goal lead through Matthis Abline after 12 minutes and Kelvin Amian early in the second half. But Breel Embolo after 52 minutes and Mohammed Salisu seven minutes later levelled.

They’re avoidable goals.” The draw lifted Nantes out of the relegation zone and into 14th in the 18-team league, equal on points with Angers SCO and AS St-Etienne. Monaco were third, two points behind Olympique de Marseille and nine behind leaders ...

Under-fire Nantes manager Antoine Kombouare will need a result when they welcome Monaco to the Stade de la Beaujoire in Ligue 1 on Friday night. With their 12-year stay in the top flight under threat, a visit from one of the strongest travelling sides in Ligue 1 this weekend is not the ideal scenario for Nantes.

Monaco has definitely been struggling for some time on the road. After their defeat in Marseille (2-1, 13th day) and

Parisians defeat Saint-Etienne at home and maintain seven points gap with Marseille in second place. Monaco draws against Nantes, Lyon falls against Brest

Paris Saint-Germain received a favourable draw in the Coupe de France Round of 16. Luis Enrique's side will face third-tier side Le Mans.

Across the English Premier League, several Ghanaian players were involved. Jordan Ayew played 71 minutes for Leicester City in their 2-0 defeat to Fulham. Thomas Partey completed 90 minutes for Arsenal, helping secure a 2-2 draw against Aston Villa. Tariq Lamptey came on as a substitute for Brighton in their 3-1 win over Manchester United.