Monaco maintained their fine recent form to claim top spot in Ligue 1 with a comprehensive 5-0 victory over struggling Bastia at Stade Louis II.

With previous leaders Nice not in action until today and Paris St Germain suffering a shock 3-0 defeat at Montpellier, Leonardo Jardim’s side knew a win would be enough to send them to the summit on goal difference.

Kylian Mbappe got the hosts on their way with the opener on 10 minutes and they fired in four second-half goals to extend their unbeaten league run to seven games.

Radamel Falcao bagged a brace while Thomas Lemar and Guido Carrillo condemned Bastia to a ninth Ligue 1 game without a win.

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