PARIS — Resurgent Lyon earned a gritty 1-0 win at Lille to move level on points with Ligue 1 leader Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday.

It has been quite some turnaround for seven-time former champion Lyon, which has not looked back since overturning a relegation to the second tier for financial irregularities in July.

A newfound defensive stability has led to a remarkable five clean sheets in six league games and team spirit has vastly improved. Lyon has 15 points and defending champion PSG leads on goal difference.

English midfielder Tyler Morton, who joined from Premier League winner Liverpool in the offseason, scored his first goal for Lyon when he headed in Nicolas Tagliafico's cross in the 13th minute.

Led by veteran striker Olivier Giroud, Lille responded strongly but Felix Correia b

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