Cavani and Di Maria send PSG top
Edinson Cavani's 31st Ligue 1 goal of the season helped Paris Saint-Germain to beat Montpellier 2-0 and move above Monaco into top spot.
Paris Saint-Germain moved above Monaco into top spot in Ligue 1 after beating Montpellier 2-0 at Parc des Princes on Sunday (AEST).
A point would have been enough to see the champion leapfrog Leonardo Jardim's men, but PSG cruised to a comfortable victory to boost its title chances and pile pressure on Monaco.
Edinson Cavani gave PSG the lead midway through the first half, turning home Blaise Matuidi's low left-wing cross.
The Uruguayan's 31st league goal of the season ensured he has now scored against all 27 teams he has faced in Ligue 1.
The points were made safe shortly after the interval when Angel Di Maria bent a lovely finish around Hilton and into the bottom corner to secure an eighth straight league win for PSG.
Monaco has the chance to reclaim top spot when it travels to Lyon on Monday (AEST), but with the host fourth in the table it will be a tricky test for the UEFA Champions League semi-finalist.
