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LIGUE 1 LEADERS Lille held their nerve to win 3-0 at local rivals Lens on Friday and put the pressure back on their pursuers who play later in the weekend.
Lille took early control when veteran Turkish striker Burak Yilmaz converted a second-minute penalty.
They cruised to victory after Lens defender Clement Michelin was sent off for the second time in the Derby du Nord this season.
Lille have two matches left and the victory puts them four points ahead of reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain, who visit Rennes on Sunday evening.
Third-place Monaco are eight points behind with three games to play.