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May 5th, 2008

Are Lyon going to lose it after all?

Posted by: Julien Pretot
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A few weeks ago, Lyon looked dead set to clinch their seventh consecutive title.

That was until they were held at Nice at the weekend and second-placed Bordeaux managed a 2-1 win at Marseille. Their lead is now just two points.

Lyon next play Nancy and then visit Auxerre, while Bordeaux host Sochaux and travel to Lens in their final game. Four points would be enough to seal the title for Lyon, as they have a much better goal difference.

But what’s striking is how the all-conquering Lyon seem to have lost their confidence a bit, with president Jean-Michel Aulas claiming the whole world is against his team. He’s been complaining because they play a French Cup semi-final against Sedan on Wednesday. Poor chap, his team will only have three days to get ready for the Nancy game. What’s the problem?

On the other hand, Bordeaux coach Laurent Blanc is staying really cool. After one of his youngsters, Pierre Ducasse, won the game with a stoppage time 25-metre strike at Marseille, he said the team which hold their nerve will ultimately prevail.

What do you think? Could we be set for an upset after all?

Julien Pretot, Paris

4 comments so far

knowing lyon and with their excellent track record in recent seasons, probably not to be honest. they know what it takes to win titles. having said that, perrin hardly strikes me as the most inspirational leader so you never know. maybe french football could do with a shock to the system. i take it most neutrals are behind bordeaux?

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