PSG heavily favoured to win sixth successive Ligue 1 title

Paris Saint-Germain are the overwhelming favourites to continue their dominance of Ligue 1, although there are no shortage of hopefuls seeking to dethrone them. PSG, who have also won the last two editions of the Champions League, have ​been boosted by ‌new arrivals this season including Spain's Ferran Torres, the scorer of the only ⁠goal in last month’s World Cup final. Watch moreChampions League: PSG make history with victory over Arsenal "Ferran is an international-level player," coach Luis Enrique said. “He fits perfectly with what we're looking for. He can ‌play anywhere in attack, with a great mentality.” PSG have also bought Maghnes Akliouche and Lucas ⁠Digne, both in France’s squad at the World Cup, as well as Belgian Mika Godts, signed this week from Ajax Amsterdam. Unfit for play The French ⁠champions have been forced to move ​their Ligue 1 opener against Stade Rennais on Sunday after scorching summer heat left their ​Parc ‌des Princes pitch unsafe, ⁠the club said. PSG alerted France’s professional football league (LFP) on ‌Monday to the poor condition of ⁠the playing surface. A specialist team inspected the pitch and ruled it ​unfit for play, the LFP ‌said. The match wil...