Ligue 1: Stade Rennes 0 Marseille 2

Marseille’s title chase took another twist as the visiting French champions triumphed 2-0 at Stade Rennes in Friday’s lone Ligue 1 fixture.Star striker Loic Remy and Argentinean midfielder Lucho Gonzalez got on the scoresheet in either half for Marseille, who remain third but close the gap between themselves and second-placed Rennes to a single point.League leaders Lille are even on points with Renne, but will have the opportunity to open up a three-point buffer when they host Valenciennes on Sunday.Marseille, beaten 2-1 at home by Lille last weekend, resumed their push for back-to-back league titles when Remy brought his tally to nine goals for the season in the 24th minute.Andre Ayew picked out the French international with his cross and Remy powered a diving header beyond Rennes goalkeeper Nicolas Douchez.Lucho had an easy finish following the good work of substitute Jordan Ayew – younger brother of Andre – in the 80th minute.The Ghanaian striker beat his mark to a looped through ball deep in the area and pulled back his cross for Lucho to poke past Douchez.