Sunday 6 November 2016 22:46, UK
Paris St Germain kept pace with Ligue 1 rivals Nice and Monaco after thrashing Rennes 4-0 at the Parc des Princes on Sunday.
Edinson Cavani's headed effort from a corner ricocheted off Gelson Fernandes on the near post to give the reigning French champions the lead after 31 minutes.
Cavani finally got on the scoresheet as Rennes defender Pedro Mendes lost possession before the Uruguayan forward's first-time strike looped over Benoit Costil.
Second-half goals from Adrien Rabiot and Marco Verratti helped stretch Unai Emery's side's unbeaten run to eight games in all competitions, moving them level with second-placed Monaco.
Ligue 1 leaders Nice suffered their first league defeat since August as Caen claimed a 1-0 victory at the Stade Michel-d'Ornano.
Ivan Santini's first-half penalty proved to be the difference between the two sides after Ronny Rodelin was tripped inside the box by Nice defender Dalbert.
Frederic Guilbert and Jean-Victor Makengo came close to doubling Caen's advantage after the break. Lucien Favre's side dominated possession but were unable to find an equaliser as they remain three points ahead of Monaco and PSG.
Metz failed to make the most of their numerical advantage as they were held to a goalless draw by 10-man St Etienne.
Les Verts were down to 10 men after 35 minutes when winger Oussama Tannane was shown two yellow cards in the space of 60 seconds.
Simon Falette hit the woodwork with six minutes left as Les Grenats failed to break through a stubborn St Etienne defence.
