Marseille's recent struggles in Ligue 1 came to a welcome halt on Friday, thanks in large part to the creative spark of Mason Greenwood. The on-loan forward turned provider with two crucial assists, helping his side secure a 3-1 victory over bottom-of-the-table Metz and climb back into third place.

Entering the match on the back of consecutive 2-1 defeats, Marseille showed immediate intent. A lightning-quick counterattack was finished expertly by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the 13th minute, with Greenwood supplying the decisive pass. The connection between the two attackers proved vital, setting the tone for a dominant performance.

Greenwood wasn't done, delivering a perfectly weighted ball for Igor Paixão to chip the keeper just after halftime, doubling the lead. Though Metz grabbed a quick consolation goal, Marseille controlled the tempo, sealing the win with a late strike from Hamed Junior Traoré in stoppage time.

This result was a significant momentum shift for Habib Beye's squad, lifting them above Lille and back into the Champions League qualification spots. For Metz, the defeat leaves them anchored at the foot of the table, their relegation fears growing by the week.

In another stunning Ligue 1 result, Paris FC delivered a statement performance, emphatically ending Monaco's seven-game winning streak with a 4-1 triumph. Jonathan Ikoné's brace and a goal from Ciro Immobile had the game all but sealed within the first 24 minutes, showcasing the explosive attacking form the club has found under new manager Antoine Kombouaré.

Monaco, who introduced Paul Pogba as a second-half substitute for his first appearance since December, had no answer for Paris FC's intensity. The capital club's unbeaten run now stretches to six games, a remarkable turnaround that has propelled them safely into mid-table.