Payet scores decisive free-kick as Marseille edge past Lyon and remain in Ligue 1 title race with 34 points.

Marseille have secured their place in the Ligue 1 title race after securing a crucial victory over Lyon at Stade de la Mosson on Sunday.

The match was tightly contested, with both sides creating numerous chances throughout the game. However, it was Payet who emerged as the hero for Marseille, scoring a stunning free-kick to secure all three points for his team.

Payet's goal came deep into stoppage time, and despite several attempts from both teams, the final whistle blew just moments later. The result means that Marseille now sit in third place in the table with 34 points, while Lyon drop down to fourth with 32 points.

The win is a huge boost for Marseille, who had been struggling in recent weeks. They have now won two of their last three matches, and will be hoping to continue their good form when they face bottom side Nice next weekend.

Overall, it was a dominant display from Marseille, who were dominant throughout the match. They created numerous chances and were always in control of the game. While Lyon put up a strong fight, they simply couldn't find a way through Marseille's defence.

With only six matches remaining in the season, Marseille will need to keep performing well if they want to stay in contention for the title. However, with Payet scoring the winner and keeping them in touch with the top four, there is still hope for them to make a strong challenge for the championship.