Aurier was shown a second yellow card for conceding a penalty that Yann Bodiger converted early in the second half to put Toulouse in front at Le Stadium.
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“This season might be more hard”, said PSG midfielder Blaise Matuidi, who made it clear he wanted to leave the club during the summer transfer window.
Emery’s men have bounced back by securing victories against Caen and Dijon, and they will move to the top of the table for the first time this season if they secure an away win at Toulouse on Friday night.
Mario Balotelli’s Nice travel to promoted Nancy on Sunday after Monaco, once again missing Radamel Falcao who suffered concussion in the 4-0 loss at Nice midweek, host Angers on Saturday.
Italy International Thiago Motta’s mistake in the second half of the game between Toulouse and PSG cost the French champions the game. PSG, meantime, have only won two of their last five matches in all competitions as the squad continues its struggle to adapt to the more physically demanding tactical system that coach, Unai Emery, is attempting to implement.
Toivonen’s goals, combined with another superb performance from teenage goalkeeper Alban Lafont, helped Toulouse to its first win at its northern rival in 10 years.
Ola Toivonen scored twice as Toulouse maintained their promising start to the new Ligue 1 season with a 2-1 win in Lille.
“It was a hard match because Dijon defended well”, he said.
Toulouse stayed up after winning 3-2 on the final day of last season, whereas PSG coasted to a fourth straight title by 31 points.
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PSG went on to win the game 3-0 and Dijon are now third from bottom in the league, proving that on the flip side, when you’re out of luck, you’re very much out of luck.
