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Tricky tie for Lyon

AFP, Paris
Champions Lyon face a potentially tricky task on Saturday as they travel to Monaco looking to overcome a jinx
which has seen them winless in the Principality forseven years.
Lyon have not won at the Stade Louis n since 2001 but coach Alain Perrin is convinced that a victory this weekend can put them firmly on the road to a seventh successive title.
Knocked out of the Champions League by Manchester United at Old TTafford a week ago, Lyon are on course for another domestic crown after their 4-2 win over main challengers Bordeaux last week.
And a win on Saturday could see them extend their lead to nine points over Bordeaux who host Strasbourg.
"We're at a turning point Let's show our qualities away," said Perrin. "We had to win at home against Bordeaux We did that Now the title will be decided away, "said Perrin.
"Of the four upcoming games we're going to play three away not forgetting hosting PSG. We know what's expected of us ... We have to do better away otherwise Bordeaux will come back
"The challenge will be to win in
Monaco bearing in mind that Lyon have not won in a very long time at the Stade Louis II."
Perrin has however some injury worries in midfield with Juninho and possibly Sidney Govou both out for the tie.
Juninho has a right thigh injury while Govou is uncertain to be fit as he recovers from tendonitis in his left ankle.
But Perrin was boosted by the news that Lyon’s young French international striker Karim Benzema had put pen to paper with a new deal until 2013.
Monaco meanwhile will once again be without Italian international goalkeeper Flavio Roma, already missing during their loss at Nancy, with a thigh injury. He will be replaced by youth international Stephane Ruffier.
Bordeaux also have their injury problems as they will be without Brazilian Wendel (ankle) as they
look to close the gap with the leaders against Strasbourg, just four points above the drop zone.
Third-placed Nancy, ten points behind Lyon after their 2-0 win against Monaco last week, travel to third-from-bottom Sochaux on Saturday, while Paris Saint Germain host eighth-placed Valenciennes.
The Parisians, who have won at home just twice this season, are equal on 31 points with Sochaux in the first relegation spot.
"It's a key match for our survival." said PSG's David Ngog. "We need points and we can’t allow ourselves to lose on front of our fans. We want to give the best of ourselves for them, despite the fact that they are naturally unhappy with our results. They deserve that we win."
Marseille turn their attentions back to domestic duty after their UEFA Cup elimination ended France's participation in European club action this season.
It's back to the drawing board for Eric Ge rets' side who once again have their eyes fixed on Europe when they travel to struggling Lens on Sunday. Marseille are currently fourth with 45 points from 28 games.
Elsewhere, Le Mans, in fifth, will be hoping to get back to winning ways against visiting Rennes as will Nice who travel to tailenders Metz. Caen visit midtable Lille and St Etienne host second-from-bottom Toulouse.