Ligue 1 wrap: Rennes goes top, Marseille escapes
Rennes climbed back to the top of Ligue 1 with an impressive 3-0 win at Saint-Etienne on Sunday (AEST) while Marseille needed a late equaliser to snatch a point at home to lowly Metz.
Rennes, which finished third last season, took the lead through summer arrival Nayef Aguerd after 33 minutes.
Second-half goals from Serhou Guirassy and substitute Adrien Hunou sealed the victory over a side that was previously unbeaten.
Rennes is now two points clear of Lille, which beat Nantes on Saturday (AEST).
Marseille looked to be heading for defeat when Ibrahima Niane put Metz ahead after 72 minutes.
But the home side saved the game five minutes into stoppage-time when Morgan Sanson fired in just under the crossbar.