Payet and Guendouzi Score Marseille to Beat Strasbourg 3-1

Marseille scored three goals in the first half against Strasbourg, with Moussa Payet and N'Golo Kante scoring for the hosts, as they beat the visitors 3-1 at Stade Vélodrome on Sunday.

The match was a tense affair, with both teams creating chances but failing to convert them into goals. However, Marseille's attacking trio of Payet, Kante, and Adil Rami proved too much for Strasbourg, who were unable to break down their defense.

In the first half, Payet gave Marseille the lead with a stunning strike from distance that left goalkeeper Steve Mandanda no chance. The Frenchman then added another goal shortly after halftime, this time finishing off a well-worked counterattack.

Strasbourg did manage to find the back of the net late in the game through a penalty kick from Jonathan Ikoné, but it was too little, too late as Marseille held on for the win.

The result means that Marseille remain in second place in Ligue 1, just one point behind leaders Paris Saint-Germain. They will be hoping to build on this victory as they look to maintain their momentum in the league.

Overall, it was a solid performance from Marseille, who showed why they are considered one of the top teams in France. With Payet and Kante continuing to score goals, and Rami providing defensive stability, there is plenty of reason to be optimistic about the future of the team.