Marseille regain top spot in France

(CNN) -- Marseille regained their grip on top position in the French First Division when they beat Sochaux 2-1 in Saturday's late match.

Algerian midfielder Karim Ziani put Marseille in front against his former club in the 39th minute.

Ivory Coast international Bakari Kone doubled the advantage after 60 minutes before Turk Mevlut Erdinc pulled one back with 18 minutes left.

Le Mans had earlier taken over the top spot with their impressive 4-1 victory at Nantes, who sacked coach Michel Der Zakarian in midweek.

Nantes went ahead in the 21st minute through Guirane Ndaw, but two minutes later Norwegian Thorstein Helstad equalized

Le Mans, now under new manager Yves Bertucci, controlled the second period and scored three times through Modibo Maiga, Mathieu Coutadeur, and Gervinho.

Paris Saint Germain's 1-0 defeat of Caen put them in sixth place.

Guillaume Hoarau hit the winner in the fifth minute from Jerome Rothen's cross from the left.

In the 33rd minute Hoarau, back after a loan period at Le Havre, was set up by Ludovic Giuly, but this time missed a sitter.

Newcomer Serbia international Mateja Kezman, made his debut as an 89th minute substitute for Hoarau.

Nice, 2-0 victors over Valenciennes, and Grenoble, who beat Monaco with a 19th minute goal from striker Daniel Moreira, remain unbeaten on the heels of the leaders

Auxerre came away from their visit to Lorient with a 2-0 win and Nancy came from behind to see off Le Havre 2-1.