A new signer Marseille defeated Angers 2-0 in the French league on Sunday, thanks to goals from Amine Gouiri in the second half. In second place In third place, Marseille now leads Nice by six points.

Gouiri made his debut last Sunday in the 3-2 victory against Lyon after joining from Rennes at the close of the January transfer window. In the 69th minute, France midfielder Adrien Rabiot headed in the deft forward's curling corner from the right. Five minutes later, Gouiri burst down the left and pulled the ball back for striker Neal Maupay to sidefoot in close to the penalty area. Rabiot scored for the second straight game with a header. Earlier Sunday, Lyon’s players made it a home debut to enjoy for new coach Paulo Fonseca by routing Reims 4-0.