Mason Greenwood's fine form for Marseille continued as he inspired the French side to a 2-1 win against Rennes in Ligue 1 on Saturday.
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Greenwood grabs goal and assist in 2-1 winEnglishman is Marseille's top scorerUnbeaten in seven and second in Ligue 1Follow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
After Rennes took the lead late in the first-half, Greenwood ensured the sides went in level at the break when Michael Murillo's low cross found him in in the middle of the home team's box for a simple finish. Then, early in the second half, Greenwood charged down the right, cut in and sent a deadly ball onto the head of Adrien Rabiot for what turned out to be the winning goal.
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Greenwood is Marseille's top scorer with 11 goals and three assists in 17 appearances in Ligue 1 since joining from Manchester United. The Englishman has played a crucial role in helping Roberto De Zerbi's side reach second in the table.
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Marseille have won six and drawn one on their current unbeaten run in all competitions, lifting De Zerbi's men to just four points behind Paris Saint-Germain, who face Saint-Etienne on Sunday.
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Marseille are next in action on Tuesday when they meet Lille in the Coupe de France. Five days later, they take on Strasbourg in Ligue 1.