Marseille have secured another victory in their quest to maintain their title charge, with a thrilling 2-1 win over Lille in round 25 of the French top flight.
The match was a closely contested affair, with both teams creating chances and testing each other's defensive resilience. However, it was Payet who stole the show for Marseille, scoring a free-kick that sent his team into the lead just before halftime.
Despite the early advantage, Lille were able to level the scoreline through a well-taken goal from Sissoko, but Marseille were not to be denied as they went on to win the game thanks to Payet's second-half effort.
With this win, Marseille now sit atop the table with 34 points, leaving them just one point behind leaders Paris Saint-Germain. The result is a huge boost for the club's title hopes, and could well see them extend their lead further if PSG do manage to lose out in any of their remaining matches.
Overall, it was a great performance from Marseille, who showed their quality and determination throughout the match. They will be hoping to continue their good form in the coming weeks, and remain on course to secure yet another Ligue 1 title.