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Mon 24 May 2021 08.08 EDT I n the long history of Ligue 1, only once before had a team that was top of the table going into the final round of fixtures failed to win the title. In order to avoid the fate that befell Nîmes in 1962, Lille – having only drawn at home to a Saint-Étienne side who had nothing left to play for last Sunday – had to go to Angers and win to confirm the fourth title in their history. It was a task that was easier said than done. Yes, Lille had the best away record i...

Daniel Levy’s Imaginary (Managerial) Shortlist: Christophe Galtier Share this story The Basics French League Cup (1): 2012/13 (AS Saint-Étienne) Christophe Galtier might be overlooked as he works in, arguably, the weakest of the top 5 leagues in Europe, but his work at Lille has been nothing short of tremendous for the last three years. Unlike other giants in Ligue 1 - and similar to the majority of French teams - Lille are no strangers to financial trouble, necessitating a shrewd approach t...