Lille secured a hard-fought victory over Angers on Sunday afternoon, thanks to two goals from Payet. The French champions dominated the first half and were well on their way to securing all three points before Payet scored twice to put them in control.

The home side took the lead early on through a header from Gomis, but Angers fought back with a goal from Fofana in the second quarter of time. However, Payet was not finished yet as he netted twice in the final ten minutes to secure all three points for his team.

With the win, Lille moved up to third place in the league table, level on points with Nice. They now have a chance to close the gap on leaders Monaco who currently hold a five-point advantage. Meanwhile, Angers dropped to fourth place, just one point behind their rivals.

The match showcased Payet's incredible form this season, who has been in scintillating form for Lille. He has already scored nine goals in 24 appearances this campaign, and it is clear that he will be a key player for Lille going forward.

Overall, Payet's double helped Lille to secure a much-needed victory and move up the table. It also showed the strength of their squad and the depth they possess, which could prove to be crucial in the coming months.