The French Ligue 1 season is heating up as teams continue to jockey for position in the standings. In round 18, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) leads second place by just five points, while Nice has climbed into the top six.

Paris Saint-Germain's dominance continued as they defeated Montpellier 2-0 on Sunday. The victory moved PSG up to third place in the league table, with only one point separating them from the top spot. PSG have been in fine form this season and have scored 47 goals in their first 17 games, averaging over three goals per game.

Meanwhile, Nice have also had a strong start to the season, but their recent form has been hit and miss. They lost to Lyon 2-1 at home last weekend, but bounced back with a 2-0 win against Nantes on Tuesday. This result helped Nice move up to sixth place in the league table, just four points behind fifth-placed Rennes.

Another team that has been performing well is Monaco. They recorded a 1-0 victory over Bordeaux on Saturday, moving them up to fourth place in the league table. This was a crucial win for Monaco, who now have a chance to challenge for the title.

Overall, the French Ligue 1 is shaping up to be a closely contested season, with many teams fighting for position in the top spots. Paris Saint-Germain, Nice, and Monaco all have a chance to make a big impact, and it will be exciting to see how the season unfolds.