Paris Saint-Germain secured a 5-1 victory over Le Havre that strengthens their grip on first place in Ligue 1. The result gives PSG 20 points from nine matches and a four-point cushion at the top. Le Havre remain rooted to the bottom with just two points after seven defeats in nine games. The margin underlines the gap between the champions and the side fighting to stay in the division.
PSG fielded a rotated squad missing several key attackers yet still controlled the contest from start to finish. Achraf Hakimi produced a standout display, directly involved in every goal to earn the match ball and fresh acclaim from Luis Enrique as the world's best right-back. The manager also moved to a new club record of 127 wins.
Le Havre arrived in poor shape after four successive league defeats and a solitary cup victory in their previous five outings. Their defensive issues were again exposed against a side brimming with confidence. The hosts have now taken just two points from their opening nine league fixtures.
The win stretched PSG's current run to five straight victories across all competitions. Le Havre's winless league sequence lengthens to seven games, leaving them under increasing pressure at the foot of the table. Enrique's side showed once more that they possess the depth to maintain their high standards even when resting established stars.