Fast starters have it all to lose against Monaco

Toulouse v Monaco
Ligue 1 6pm

Four of the top five are in action on a big Friday night of French football with Toulouse hosting Monaco before Lyon travel to leaders Nice.

Toulouse, who only just avoided relegation last term, are the surprise package among the front runners but they may not hang around the summit for long.

Played three and won three is Toulouse’s record in front of their own supporters but their high-profile success against Paris St-Germain came with the champions down to ten men from the 46th minute onwards.