Dennis Oliech’s early goal gave Auxerre the lead against Lille, but the northern outfit hit back through three second half goals to take the game 3-1.
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Trabzonspor build upon their 1-0 surprise home victory against Inter by drawing 1-1 at home against Lille in the Champions League.
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Everton are thought to be chasing Lorient defender Ecuele Manga, who has impressed in Ligue 1 this season.
It’s also claimed Lille, Marseille and PSG have been alerted to the qualities of the Gabon international, who moved to his current club from second division Angers.
The 22-year-old’s existing contract with Lorient still has three years left to run, but the central defender admits he is flattered by the interest particularly from Everton boss David Moyes.
“I am delighted with all this attention on me,” Manga told skysports.com.
“I have a contract until 2014 but Everton is a fantastic club and I would be delighted to even be considered for their team.
“I love the passion at Goodison Park. But like I said, it is only paper talk and neither I nor the club have been approached.”
Exciting Lille midfielder Eden Hazard has been voted the French Player of the Year by his peers.
The 20-year-old Hazard, who has been the subject of much transfer speculation from Arsenal, Real Madrid and Spurs, was instrumental in Lille winning the double of the Ligue 1 title and Coupe de France this season.
Hazard scored seven goals and created nine assists this season. He made his Lille debut as a 16-year-old and recently signed a new contract with the club until 2015.
Hazard had won the Young Player of the Year over the past two seasons. He won Sunday’s award ahead of teammate Moussa Sow – the league’s top scorer – Lorient forward Kevin Gameiro and Paris Saint-Germain playmaker Nene.
Lille last night secured their first Ligue 1 title in 56 years after a 2-2 draw away at PSG.
Lille got off to a great start when Ludovic Obraniak opened the scoring in the 4th minute, however PSG pegged them back just before half-time thanks to a goal from Guillaume Hoarau.
Lille’s task was made a little easier at the start of the second half when PSG goalscorer Hoarau was sent off. With 30 minutes remaining Lille took the lead after a goal from the leagues top goalscorer Moussa Sow.
However PSG who are still fighting for a place in next seasons Champions League fought back and levelled the game in the 73rd minute thanks to a goal from Mathieu Bodmer.
The game finished 2-2 which was enough to keep Lille six points clear of Marseille with just one game remaining. Marseile could only manage a 2-2 draw away at Valenciennes.
Lyon had the opportunity to seal 3rd place and a place in next seasons Champions League but only managed a goal-less draw at home to Caen which means that Lyon and PSG will fight it out on the last weekend of the season to claim a spot in Europe.