Sport · Singapore Bureau
Brunner brace propels Monaco to Ligue 1 summit with win over Marseille
AS Monaco claimed sole leadership of Ligue 1 after striker Paris Brunner scored twice in a 2-0 victory over Olympique de Marseille. The Monegasques remain unbeaten with two wins from their opening fixtures.
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Monaco seized top spot in the French top division following their commanding home performance against Marseille on Wednesday. Brunner proved decisive for the hosts, finding the net in both halves to secure the convincing victory at the Stade Louis II.
The striker's two-goal haul secured Monaco's second consecutive win of the campaign, establishing them as the only team in Ligue 1 to boast a perfect record from their opening two matches. The result underscores the principality club's early-season momentum as they seek to challenge for the title.
Marseille offered little resistance in the fixture, failing to breach Monaco's defence as their own campaign stuttered following a mixed start to the season. The visitors' inability to convert chances or trouble the home goalkeeper left them with ground to make up on the early pacesetters.