Lens has transformed from surprise package to genuine title threat to PSG in Ligue 1

With nine rounds remaining in Ligue 1, Paris Saint-Germain still has not managed to shake off Lens in the title race. Lens has gone from surprise frontrunner to genuine challenger and, with PSG not playing this weekend, coach Pierre Sage's side can move two points ahead at the top with a win at mid-table Lorient on Saturday. PSG is off duty because Nantes agreed to postpone their scheduled game on Sunday in order to give PSG better preparation for the Champions League second leg against Che...

By JEROME PUGMIRE