Paris, Aug 28 (AP) Lens captain Seko Fofana showed why he's being chased by some of Europe's big clubs as they beat Rennes 2-1 to move above Paris Saint-Germain and into first place in the French league.

Although PSG can restore its two-point lead if it beats Monaco at home on Sunday, it was another impressive showing by coach Franck Haise's unheralded Lens.

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The Ivory Coast midfielder Fofana opened the scoring in the 66th minute with a fine run down the left followed by a slick curling shot into the opposite corner.

Four minutes later, Belgium striker Loïs Openda profited from slack marking to latch onto forward Florian Sotoca's pass and finish neatly.

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Rennes striker Gaetan Laborde set up a nervy finish when he struck with a clinical shot under the crossbar early in injury time.

In the other game, fifth-placed Auxerre beat Strasbourg 1-0 at home for its second win in four games since being promoted.

Midfielder Gaëtan Perrin scored with a low shot in the first half for Burgundy-based Auxerre. (AP)

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