Waris is caught late when counter-attacking and the yellow card is out again, with Marquinhos this time finding himself on the receiving end.
90' +4
Sala picks up the ball over on the left wing as Nantes desperately push forward on a late attacking move, but he's dispossessed from behind by Verratti and fails to make it count. Time is running out for the visitors.
90'
The fourth official has indicated that there will be five minutes of added time.
88'
Dani Alves enters the game and replaces Á. Di María.
Thiago Silva gets yellow.
The hosts have made their third and final switch, with Di Maria making way for Alves.
It's taken 88 minutes but the game's first yellow card has been shown. It's gone to Silva, who clattered into Waris as the Ghanaian broke down the left flank.
86'
A PSG free-kick is curled into the heart of the penalty area and looks set to find a blue shirt in front of goal, but Tatarusanu does well to rush out and punch the ball away from danger before anyone else can latch on to it.
84'
The visitors pile slightly too many bodies forward and leave themselves open at the back. Choupo-Moting flies through the middle of the pitch on a counter-attack and shoots after reaching the box, but Carlos is there to throw his body in the way of his effort.
82'
Nantes embark on another decent attacking move and carve out a chance on goal through Lima, but the Brazilian fails to unleash a well-placed first-time shot and instead blasts it comfortably wide of its intended target.
81'
T. Kehrer enters the game and replaces T. Meunier.
And the second is Kehrer, with Meunier making way.
80'
E. Choupo-Moting enters the game and replaces E. Cavani.
PSG have made a double substitution. The first player to come on is Choupo-Moting, who replaces Cavani.
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79'
Nantes are able to win themselves a rare free-kick after pushing forward over on the right wing. The set-piece is launched into the box and picks out Pallois, who gets his header all wrong and sends it well wide of the goal.
78'
A. Waris enters the game and replaces Boschilia.
Boschilia looks to have picked up an injury, and he's gingerly made his way off the pitch to be replaced by Waris in Nantes' third and final change.
76'
Fábio enters the game and replaces E. Kwateng.
Nantes have made another alteration, with Kwateng making way for Fabio.
75'
PSG win themselves a free-kick in a dangerous position deep down the left flank. It's curled into the heart of the penalty area but is cleared out to Meunier, who then fires an audacious strike high over the crossbar.
74'
Andrei Girotto enters the game and replaces R. Krhin.
Nantes have made their first substitution of the game, with Girotto coming on to replace Krhin.
73'
Di Maria is able to carve out yet another chance on goal after weaving his way through a sea of yellow shirts, but his shot from just inside the box is sent too near to Tatarusanu and is pushed away by the goalkeeper.
70'
Mbappe cuts inside from out wide and gets the better of Mbodji. He then curls a cross-cum-shot towards goal, where Tatarusanu dives out and clears the danger.
68'
K. Mbappé has scored a goal for PSG!
GOAL! PSG have opened the scoring, and this time it will count! A curling corner from Di Maria sails into the middle of the box and is nodded over to Mbappe, who pops up at the far post and pokes in from close range to make it 1-0.
67'
The game is starting to feel a little more frantic now, with both sides showing more attacking intent as space becomes available. The more Nantes push forward, the more open they're leaving themselves at the back, and that's something PSG will be looking to take advantage of as soon as possible.
65'
Nantes break forward quickly and set up Sala to shoot, but the striker is dispossessed by Bernat just as he's about to pull the trigger and has to settle for a corner instead. The set-piece is a decent one, but PSG are eventually able to clear the danger.
63'
Verratti somehow manages to keep hold of possession under pressure and picks out Meunier inside the penalty area. The wing-back has a good opportunity to spin and shoot but fails to do so quickly enough and has the ball stolen from under his nose.
61'
The corner is underhit but quickly results in a second. That set-piece manages to pick out Cavani, who rises high but can only send a looping headed effort on to the roof of the net.
60'
PSG think they've scored, but it won't count! Draxler manages to blast the ball into the back of the net after Verratti seemingly keeps it in play, but after consulting VAR, the referee overturns his original decision and instead signals for a corner.
58'
Mbappe is surrounded by yellow shirts just outside of the Nantes box but nonetheless manages to get a shot away. It's a good one and leaves Tatarusanu rooted to the spot as it bounces just wide of the far post.
56'
Toure is the latest player to try his luck from long range after Nantes continue to show some decent attacking intent, but he gets his strike all wrong and fires it high and wide of its intended target.
53'
Mbappe makes another good run into the visitors' penalty area after impressive play by Verratti in the build-up. He heads towards the near post and crosses, but his deflected pass is gathered by Tatarusanu.
51'
Thumping strike by Mbodji! Nantes are able to push forward over on the left wing, where Sala gets the better of Meunier before heading into the box. An attempted cross is cleared only as far as Mbodji, who shoots from distance and forces Buffon into making a decent save.
50'
Mbappe makes a wonderful run into the Nantes penalty area and manages to latch on to a bouncing pass from Meunier, but his first touch is poor and sends the ball straight into the hands of Tatarusanu.
48'
A lovely flick from Verratti almost finds Meunier inside the box, but Pallois is there to blast the ball behind for a corner. Di Maria then whips the set-piece towards the near post, but he isn't able to get the better of Krhin.
46'
We're finally underway once again!
45' +2
HALF-TIME: PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN 0-0 NANTES
45' +1
PSG push forward on one final attacking move before the half-time break, but once again they're unable to find a way through the sea of yellow shirts camped in front of them and are left frustrated.
45'
The fourth official has indicated that there will be just one minute of added time.
43'
Pallois catches Mbappe from behind with a late challenge, resulting in a free-kick for PSG. It's sent short and eventually worked back to Mbappe, who manages to pull off a quick flick but fails to find a team-mate with it.
41'
PSG are continuing to dominate possession but are struggling to find a way through Nantes' disciplined and well-organised back line. Verratti is able to get himself into a good position once again, but this time the Italian sends a wayward pass straight to a yellow shirt.
39'
Verratti is left in a pocket of space inside the penalty area, allowing him to send a cross over to the far post. Cavani rises high and tries to latch on to it, but it's slightly overhit and can't quite pick out the striker.
37'
Cavani bursts into the Nantes box and goes down after tangling with Mbodji, resulting in the PSG players appealing for a penalty. The referee isn't interested, though, and tells the Uruguay international to get back to his feet.
35'
Almost a chance for Kwateng! The visitors attack once again before another cross is fired in by Lima. This time it goes close to finding a team-mate in front of goal, but the ball bounces just inches past the outstretched leg of Kwateng.
33'
Nantes enjoy a decent spell of possession as they push a few more bodies fowrard. Lima is eventually able to whip in a low cross from deep down the left flank, but it's easily blasted away at the near post.
31'
That didn't miss by much! Mbappe makes a lovely run inside from the right wing and evades two challenges before teeing up Di Maria. The Argentine quickly shoots, and his bouncing effort only misses the near post by a yard or so.
27'
Nantes really are sitting deep as they desperately try to keep PSG at bay. The hosts are unable to find a way through and Draxler shoots from just outside the penalty area, but his strike is poorly hit and far too powerful.
25'
Mbappe twists and turns on the left-hand side of the Nantes box as he easily gets the better of Krhin. He then tries to poke a pass back to Draxler, but Carlos is there to cut out the danger once again.
23'
Vital block by Carlos! Mbappe pops up in a pocket of space in front of goal and looks set to test Tatarusanu, but Carlos is there to stick out a leg and deflect the Frenchman's shot behind for a corner.
21'
Draxler makes a good run through the middle of the pitch as he weaves between three yellow shirts. He then pokes a pass into the penalty area and towards Cavani, who manages to latch on to the ball but sends it to Tatarusanu with a heavy touch.
19'
Nantes are able to push forward on a rare attacking move after space opens up out wide. Kwateng gets himself into a good position and swings a cross into the box, where Sala rises high but can't quite reach the ball.
17'
PSG patiently work their way down the right flank, but once again they aren't quite able to finish the job. This time it's Meunier who tries to pick out Marquinhos with a throughball, but it's overhit and the Brazilian can't quite keep it in play.
15'
Di Maria makes a nuisance of himself once again and wins another corner for the home side. It's whipped into the penalty area and over to Silva, who rises high but can't hit the target with his looping header.
13'
The corner initially fails to result in a chance on goal, but PSG push forward once again. They patiently work their way up to the box, where Cavani weaves towards the near post before being dispossessed from behind by Mbodji.
12'
Nantes clumsily surrender possession, allowing Di Maria to charge towards the penalty area. He then tries to pick out Mbappe at the far post but Lima is there to cut out the danger and concede a corner.
10'
PSG quickly move the ball around deep inside the visitors' half of the pitch as they try to find some space. Di Maria is eventually able to get a shot away, but the ball bounces up just as he hits it and he sends a wild effort comfortably wide.
8'
Nantes are able to embark on a decent counter-attack and get Sala involved for the first time this evening, but the striker's half-hearted effort from the edge of the box is underhit and easily collected by Buffon.
6'
Mbappe is brought down by a clumsy challenge from Carlos, resulting in a free-kick for PSG in a promising position. It's taken quickly and worked over to Meunier, whose cross is poor and sails out of play.
4'
PSG continue dominating possession as they keep Nantes camped deep inside their own half of the pitch. The visitors are finally able to win the ball and try to counter-attack, but they're closed down quickly and almost immediately lose it.
2'
Early chance for Di Maria! PSG immediately go on the front foot and carve out a decent opportunity on goal. It's Di Maria who gets a shot away from the edge of the penalty area, but his side-footed volley is overhit and fails to trouble Tatarusanu.
1'
We're off! It's PSG who get us underway.
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of today’s Ligue 1 game between Paris Saint-Germain and Nantes at the Parc des Princes.
It’s strange to say that things aren’t going particularly smoothly for PSG when they have a 10-point lead over their nearest challengers with two games in hand, but that seems to be the case. The Ligue 1 leaders have been held to draws in each of their last two league clashes and will be aiming to return to winning ways today after stumbling slightly.
Widespread protests across France have played havoc with fixtures over the last couple of weeks, meaning this will be PSG’s first league game since the start of the month. They’ve taken to the pitch twice since then, though, and on both occasions they were victorious, with their latest win coming against Orleans in the Coupe de la Ligue during the week.
It’s been a tough season so far for Nantes, and it looks as if it’s going to be another difficult night for them in the capital. A run of just one win from four games has seen them drop into the bottom half of the table, although that victory came at home to Marseille in impressive fashion.
There’s just over 15 minutes left to go until kick-off, so let’s have a look at how the two teams will be lining up tonight…
Nantes substitutes: Maxime Dupe, Fabio, Kalifa Coulibaly, Abdul Majeed Waris, Matt Miazga, Samuel Moutoussamy, Andrei Girotto.
Nantes XI (3-5-1-1): Ciprian Tatarusanu; Kara Mboji, Diego Carlos, Nicolas Pallois; Enock Kwateng, Abdoulaye Toure, Rene Krhin, Valentin Rongier, Lucas Lima; Gabriel Boschilia; Emiliano Sala.
Paris Saint-Germain substitutes: Thilo Kehrer, Dani Alves, Eric-Maxim Choupo-Moting, Christopher Nkunku, Moussa Diaby, Kevin Rimane, Sebastien Cibois.
Paris Saint-Germain XI (3-4-3): Gianluigi Buffon; Marquinhos, Thiago Silva, Presnel Kimpembe; Thomas Meunier, Marco Verratti, Julian Draxler, Juan Bernat; Angel Di Maria, Edinson Cavani, Kylian Mbappe.
The two sides are making their way out on to the pitch, with just a few minutes to go until kick-off.
It was a frustrating first half for PSG, who enjoyed plenty of possession (over two-thirds, according to Opta) but have carved out only two decent chances on goal. They weren't able to make either of them count, with Mbappe's low shot being blocked by Carlos before a poor touch from Cavani denied him the opportunity to test Tatarusanu from close range.
Nantes have sat deep and soaked up the pressure being put on them but they're yet to do a great deal at the other end of the pitch. On a couple of occasions they've managed to counter-attack quickly and cause some problems, but they need to do a lot better after the break if they're to come away with all three points.
There seems to be some sort of problem with the referee's headset. The players have been out on the pitch for a few minutes now but the game is yet to get underway as the man in charge is still having his equipment tested.
A shock defeat for nearest challengers Lille means PSG are now 13 points clear at the top of Ligue 1 with two games in hand. They've got two weeks off before facing fifth-tier Pontivy GSI in the Coupe de France and will then eventually return to league action against Amiens.
Thanks for tuning into our live coverage today. Until next time, goodbye!
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