Ibrahimovic scores first Ligue 1 treble

Zlatan Ibrahimovic continued his devastating run of scoring form when he netted his maiden Ligue 1 hat-trick to inspire Paris St Germain to a clinical 4-0 win at Valenciennes last night. Ibrahimovic, who has now netted 17 goals in 14 league appearances, helped second-placed Paris St Germain cut Olympique Lyon’s lead to two points before the seven-times French champions travel to basement side Nancy tonight.

PSG have 32 points from 17 games and lead third-placed Olympique Marseille, who play at Bastia tonight, by three points. Valenciennes remain fifth on 26 points after the beating they suffered in the Stade du Hainaut.