Marseille has secured its place in the hunt for a top-four finish in Ligue 1 with a crucial victory over Lille on Sunday.

The match at Stade Vélodrome was a closely contested affair, but Payet's impressive performance earned his side all three points.

The Frenchman scored a stunning free-kick in the 57th minute, which proved to be the difference between the two sides.

Despite being down a man for the majority of the second half, Marseille managed to hold on and secure their first win of the season against one of their biggest rivals.

With just four games remaining in the league campaign, Marseille now finds itself in seventh place, with a game in hand on the teams above them.

The win will give manager Lucien Favre's men renewed confidence ahead of the final stretch of the season, and they will look to continue their strong form going into the international break.

Overall, it was another solid display from Payet, who continues to be a key player for Marseille this season. With his goal, he has now netted five times in eight matches, demonstrating his versatility and quality on the pitch.