India, Feb. 16 -- Marseille was widely expected to be Paris Saint-Germain's main challenger in Ligue 1 this season, but Lens is the team to be reckoned with. oach Pierre Sage's unassuming side moved one point ahead of PSG at the top after a crushing 5-0 win at struggling Paris FC, which was promoted last season but is in 16th spot despite big investment.

While Lens celebrated another clinical performance, Marseille's chaotic week continued with an equaliser conceded deep into stoppage time in 2-2 home draw with Strasbourg. Marseille is 12 points behind Lens with 12 games left. Lens marches on: Unheralded Lens has won just one league title compared to nine for Marseille and a record 13 for PSG, and has no big-name stars.

Instead, Lens bo...