Paris St-Germain extended their lead at the top of Ligue 1 to 9 points with success at ruling champions Monaco.
Edinson Cavani opened up the scoring with his 23rd goal of the period, a deft flick over Monaco goalkeeper Danijel Subasic from inside the six-yard box.
Neymar increased PSG’s lead by winning a penalty that he stashed himself.
Joao Moutinho drew a goal back for Monaco with a free-kick that deflected right into the net off Kylian Mbappe.
PSG striker Mbappe struggled before goal on his return to Stade Louis II, the 18-year-old having a variety of opportunities but cannot transform.
The France global gets on a season-long financing from Monaco and also will certainly become the second-most expensive player in history presuming PSG exercise their option making the deal permanent.
Defeat for Monaco sees them slide to 3rd place behind Lyon, who are second on objective difference after a 5-0 win over Nice.
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