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OM dominate Nice 5-1, Reclaim Ligue 1 Lead Fueled by Greenwood‘s Form
Olympique de Marseille delivered a commanding performance, defeating Nice 5-1 on Friday evening in the 13th day of Ligue 1 action and regaining the top spot in the championship standings. The victory underscores a season of remarkable efficiency for the Marseillais, particularly in transition phases and attacking percussion.
Central to this success is mason Greenwood.While occasionally facing criticism for inconsistent displays, Greenwood’s impact when in form is undeniable. His technical skill and finishing ability tormented the Nice defense, resulting in a brace that brings his Ligue 1 goal tally to 10 in just 13 matches – the highest total in the league thus far. This performance also solidifies his place in OM history, making him the third-fastest player to reach 30 goals in Ligue 1, achieving the milestone in 46 games (12 fewer than the previous record held by Gunnar Andersson).
“Right now he’s doing a good job. He scores goals like tonight. He makes assists like tonight. He is more present in the game. He is becoming a complete player,” commented OM manager Robert De Zerbi to Ligue 1+ after the match, highlighting his expectations for the Englishman.
Greenwood’s form is demonstrably impacting the entire Marseille attack. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, initially expected to be a substitute, is experiencing a resurgence, contributing significantly with his positioning and game intelligence. He scored the opening goal following a corner deflected by Benjamin Pavard and provided two assists for teammates Timothy Weah and Igor Paixao. Aubameyang now boasts 5 goals and 5 assists in 11 Ligue 1 appearances. Weah, also finding the back of the net, expressed his satisfaction: “It’s nice. The goal is to help the team. If I can score more, or make more assists, for me it’s incredible.We played well tonight, I’m happy.”
through 13 days of competition, Olympique de Marseille has scored a total of 33 goals, surpassing their closest rivals – PSG, strasbourg, and monaco, all with 24 goals. Combined with a strong defense, conceding only 12 goals (compared to PSG and Lens’ 11, though Lens have played one game less), OM boasts a goal difference of +21. This contrasts with PSG’s +13, illustrating OM’s attacking prowess.
Notably, this 33-goal total represents OM’s best performance after 13 days since the 1948/1949 season, when the club reached 40 goals. furthermore, the team is on track to surpass the number of matches with 4+ goals scored in a calendar year seen since 1991 (currently at 12, with weeks remaining). This offensive output embodies OM’s historic motto, “Straight to the goal,” more effectively than ever before.
