Lille claim top spot as Lens stage comeback draw

Lille secured their position at the top of the French football standings following a straightforward performance against Troyes on Sunday, extending their unbeaten run with the convincing home victory.

Elsewhere in the division, last season's runners-up RC Lens produced a determined second-half display to overturn a two-goal deficit at Le Mans. The promoted side appeared to be controlling the contest after establishing a commanding lead, but Lens mounted a persistent comeback that yielded two equalisers and salvaged a point from the encounter.

The draw leaves Le Mans with a respectable result in their return to the top flight, while Lens demonstrated the character that earned them a runner-up finish in the previous campaign. Lille's victory positions them as strong early contenders for the title, capitalising on the draws and defeats elsewhere in the round of matches.