PARIS: Mauricio Pochettino’s first game in charge of Paris Saint-Germain ended in a tame 1-1 draw at Saint-Etienne on Wednesday as leader Lyon moved three points clear by beating Lens 3-2 at home.
Lyon made it 15 games unbeaten with Memphis Depay scoring twice, but PSG still jumped up to second place on goal difference because Lille lost 2-1 at home to Angers.
Pochettino’s tenure got off to a bad start when veteran winger Romain Hamouma put Saint-Etienne ahead in the 19th minute, after PSG midfielder Idrissa Gueye lost the ball near the penalty area.
It was the 100th league goal Hamouma has been involved in, with 57 goals and 43 assists.
Striker Moise Kean equalized soon after when he was teed up by midfielder Marco Verratti.
Kean then shot over the bar with 20 minutes left, just moments after Saint-Etienne striker Denis Bouanga headed against the woodwork.
Lyon totally dominated the first half against Lens and Depay made the breakthrough in the 39th, when he latched onto a…