Hakimi's hat-trick keeps PSG on top as Le Havre collapse

PSG beat Le Havre, who sit bottom of the league, 5-1 in Friday's match. Achraf Hakimi scored three goals and provided two assists, making him the standout player on the pitch. With this result, PSG recorded their ninth consecutive win in all competitions.

The European champions reached 20 points from nine league games, extending their lead over second-placed Lille to two points. Lille won the derby against Lens with a late goal. Rennes lost 5-2 away at Nice and dropped to third with 16 points.

Luis Enrique rested many of his regular starters despite a long injury list. Desire Doue, Vitinha and João Neves began on the bench. Ousmane Dembele and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia were unavailable through injury.

Le Havre took the lead in the 18th minute through Josh Maja. However, Mika Godts equalised in the 26th minute, assisted by Hakimi. Two minutes later, Hakimi gave PSG the lead with a low shot to the near post.

In the second half, Hakimi scored from a free kick in the 55th minute. Senny Mayulu made it 4-1 with a quick counter-attack in the 62nd minute. Hakimi completed his hat-trick in the 69th minute with a swerving shot. Le Havre have now lost five consecutive league matches and remain at the bottom with two points from nine games.