Neymar shines as PSG smash Angers to go top of Ligue 1

French giants move three points clear at the summit with comprehensive victory

Paris Saint-Germain moved three points clear at the top of Ligue 1 with a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Angers at the Parc des Princes on Saturday.

Neymar was the star of the show, scoring one and assisting another as Christophe Galtier's men continued their impressive start to the season.

The Brazilian opened the scoring in the 15th minute, curling a sumptuous free-kick into the top corner from 25 yards out.

He then turned provider for Lionel Messi, who doubled the hosts' lead in the 27th minute with a typically clinical finish.

Sergio Ramos added a third in the 31st minute, heading home from a Neymar corner to put the game beyond Angers.

The result means that PSG now have 16 points from their opening six games, three more than second-placed Marseille.

Angers, meanwhile, remain in the relegation zone with just two points from their opening six games.

Neymar has been in excellent form for PSG this season, scoring four goals and providing three assists in his six Ligue 1 appearances.

The Brazilian was at his brilliant best against Angers, scoring a stunning free-kick and setting up Messi for his goal.

His performance will be a major boost to PSG as they look to challenge for the Champions League this season.

Galtier has made a positive start to his reign as PSG coach, winning five of his six Ligue 1 games in charge.

His team have been impressive in all areas of the pitch, with their attacking players in particularly good form.

PSG will now be looking to maintain their momentum when they travel to Israel to face Maccabi Haifa in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Angers have had a difficult start to the season, losing five of their six Ligue 1 games.

The team have struggled to score goals and have conceded 13 in their six games.

They will need to improve their form quickly if they want to avoid relegation this season.