PSG suffers shock defeat at Monaco

Champion Paris St Germain suffered a shock 3-1 defeat at Monaco on Sunday, suggesting it may find it harder to retain its Ligue 1 crown after last season's complete domination.

Published : Aug 29, 2016 09:38 IST , Paris

Joao Moutinho (L) vies with Paris Saint-Germain's  defender Presnel Kimpembe during the game.
Joao Moutinho (L) vies with Paris Saint-Germain's defender Presnel Kimpembe during the game.
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Joao Moutinho (L) vies with Paris Saint-Germain's defender Presnel Kimpembe during the game.

Champion Paris St Germain suffered a shock 3-1 defeat at Monaco on Sunday, suggesting it may find it harder to retain its Ligue 1 crown after last season's complete domination.

PSG won the title by 31 points in May, losing only two games, but it was outclassed by Monaco who finished third last term.

Monaco moved to the top of the table, level with Guingamp and Nice on seven points from three matches and one ahead of PSG who won their first two games of the season.

Joao Moutinho put the home team ahead after 13 minutes and Fabinho doubled the lead with a penalty on the stroke of halftime.

Edinson Cavani pulled one back for the champions with a header but Serge Aurier's own goal 10 minutes from time secured a deserved victory for Monaco who was far more clinical than its opponents

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