Ayew fires Marseille to victory

MARSEILLES — André Ayew struck just before the break to give Olympique Marseille (OM) a 1-0 home win against St Etienne on Sunday and keep them level on points with leaders Paris St Germain (PSG).

As Ligue 1 goes into a three-week break, OM are third with 38 points, behind pacesetters PSG and second-placed Olympique Lyon on goal difference.

St Etienne, who last beat OM at the Velodrome in 1979, are 10th with 27 points from 19 matches.

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