PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain's defeat at Marseille this week offers Ligue 1 fans hope of a closer title race this season.

PSG lost only twice last season but after the title was sealed with six games to spare.

But the manner of PSG's defeat on Monday night at Stade Velodrome, where its players were harried off the ball and the new goalkeeper made a crucial error, gave a rare glimpse of vulnerability.

Four teams are locked on 12 points and separated by goal difference heading into the sixth round.

It begins with Marseille's trip to fourth-placed Strasbourg on Friday night.

Injury-hit PSG looks to bounce back with a home win against Auxerre at Parc des Princes on Saturday.

Key matchups

Marseille's victory was its first home win in Ligue 1 against PSG for 14 years. Marseille co

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