An unthrilling first half was lit up when Matuidi, appropriately enough, blazed an unstoppable shot past Cillessen. It took a long time for the MiBs to muster a concerted response but eventually, on the horizon, a bright light entered when VAR confirmed a penalty call against La Ball and Cavani made no mistake against his former club. The hosts looked the likeliest by far to find a winner and did clatter one against the woodwork but they were short of magic and remain a few points behind the leaders.

By Peter ‘Johnny Two-Muffins’ Finkspindle