PARIS: Mario Balotelli scored twice to stretch Nice’s advantage at the top of Ligue 1 to four points with with a 2-1 victory over Dijon as title rivals Monaco lost 3-1 to Lyon.

Italy striker Balotelli made his first league start in six weeks after returning from a calf injury and converted a first-half penalty to fire Nice ahead at the Allianz Riviera.

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