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Neymar Scores Penalty as PSG Beat Monaco 2-1

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Neymar scored a penalty to help Paris Saint-Germain extend their lead at the top of Ligue 1 to nine points by beating last season's champions AS Monaco 2-1 at the Stade Louis II on Sunday.

The Brazil international struck from the spot in the second half after winning the penalty against Almamy Toure, adding to Edinson Cavani's early goal and giving PSG a 2-0 lead.

Les Parisiens had to hang on late, though, after Monaco loanee Kylian Mbappe deflected Joao Moutinho's free-kick into the net.

Mbappe endured a tough night, missing several chances and not making the most of Neymar's defence-splitting passes, with the Brazilian's vision and technique excellent whenever he dropped off the front into central areas.