Paris St Germain had a successful weekend, winning 3-0 away at Brest on Saturday.
Their lead was further bolstered by Marseille's defeat to Lens, allowing PSG to reclaim the top spot with 20 points, one point ahead of Lens.
PSG now face Lorient, aiming for a second consecutive away win to pull away from the competition.
Lens, led by veteran Florian Thauvin, have had a strong start to the season, but PSG are focused on extending their lead.
PSG return to the top of the table after successive league draws and Marseille's away defeat.
Author's summary: PSG seek to extend Ligue 1 lead with Lorient win.