Lyon play host to rivals St Etienne in the standout fixture of Ligue 1 this weekend. The two sides, both on 22 points heading into Sunday night's match, endured contrasting fortunes in Europe this week. Lyon, who are unbeaten in their last four games in France's top flight, face an early exit from the Champions League after another poor European showing. The French club were on the wrong end ...Full Story »

St Etienne went some way to reversing a recent slump with a convincing 3-0 win against Reims. Having lost three of their last four in Ligue 1, Les Verts had to wait until the second-half to make a telling impact when Robert Beric slid home Nolan Roux's teasing cross. And just five minutes later, the hosts doubled their lead when the unfortunate Prince Oniangue put through his own net, heading ...Full Story »

St Etienne bounced back from two straight Ligue 1 defeats with a routine 2-0 win against bottom-club Ajaccio. Having failed to take any points from clashes with Caen and Nice, Robert Beric set about changing the record when he converted Valentin Eyserric's corner on 20 minutes. But the hosts had to wait until the 70th minute to double their advantage when Kevin Monnet-Paquet sent an effort int...Full Story »