### Marseille Surge to Top with Payet's Brace Against Angers
In a thrilling encounter at Stade de France on Sunday, Marseille secured their second consecutive league victory as they triumphed over Angers 2-1 in a closely contested match. The hosts were able to capitalize on a series of errors from the visitors and capitalise on a late goal from Pierre-Yves Payet to secure the points.
The match started brightly for Marseille, who quickly took control of the game through a series of well-taken shots from their forwards. However, it was Angers that managed to keep the score level until the final whistle. In the 87th minute, Marseille finally broke the deadlock when Pierre-Yves Payet scored a stunning volley off the post, sending the home side into the lead.
Despite being down a goal, Angers refused to give up and fought back. They created several opportunities but failed to convert them into goals. The second half saw both teams exchanging chances, but neither could find the back of the net. As the clock ticked towards halftime, Marseille continued to dominate possession, creating more chances than their opponents.
In the closing stages, Marseille increased their pressure and finally paid dividends. With just minutes left to play, Marseille’s defense made a mistake, allowing Payet to score his second goal of the night. This goal put Marseille firmly in front and ensured they would be crowned champions of Ligue 1.
The win was a significant boost for Marseille, who now have three wins in a row and sit in third place in the table behind Paris Saint-Germain and Lyon. It also gave manager Clément Guerreiro the confidence he needed to continue his ambitious plans for the rest of the season.
The performance of Pierre-Yves Payet was particularly impressive, scoring twice in the space of five minutes. His goal-scoring ability has been a key factor in Marseille's recent resurgence, and this performance further cements his status as one of the best strikers in Europe.
As Marseille look to extend their winning streak, they will face another tough test next weekend when they travel to Bordeaux. However, with the momentum going their way, they are likely to come out on top once again.