Paris Saint-Germain has maintained its unbeaten streak in Ligue 1, now at eight matches (five victories and three draws), and has reclaimed the lead in the standings following a decisive 3-0 victory against a determined Le Havre AC at the Parc des Princes.

Before the international break, Luis Enrique's team faced mounting criticism due to a stretch of lacklustre performances that cast doubt on their status as the clear favourites for the championship.

Initially, PSG struggled to establish dominance, requiring Lucas Chevalier to execute a remarkable save to deny Simon Ebonog from converting Issa Soumare’s cross.

However, with just a minute left before the half-hour mark, the home side took the lead when Nuno Mendes delivered a cross from the left that found Lee Kang-In, who managed to score with a left-footed shot that slipped past a scrambling Mory Diaw at the near post.

Ibrahim Mbaye likely felt frustrated after missing a chance to increase their lead, firing over the bar from a cut-back by Mendes, but Le Havre headed into halftime with a sense of optimism.

Le Club Doyen nearly equalised when Ayumu Seko’s ambitious attempt just missed the crossbar, coming right after Chevalier had denied Yassine Kechta at his near post.

PSG had a chance to extend their lead soon after the second half began as Senny Mayulu surged toward the goal, yet he sent his left-footed shot wide.

Fans anticipating a barrage of goal-scoring chances for Enrique’s team were left wanting, as Didier Digard's squad nearly executed a counterattack. Chevalier had to once again leap into action, deflecting a free kick from Yanis Zouaoui, a reminder that the match remained finely balanced.

Looking to create some separation, the reigning champions succeeded in the 65th minute thanks to Joao Neves. The Portuguese midfielder scored by slotting a loose ball in off the post after Bradley Barcola was thwarted twice in quick succession by Diaw and the Le Havre defence. Warren Zaire-Emery's precise through ball set up this goal, seemingly sealing the win.

Refusing to give up, the visitors pushed forward and came close to reducing the deficit when Soumare’s powerful shot struck the post. This seemed to awaken PSG, who then sought to capitalise on their advantage, but Mendes failed to finish off a cross from Zaire-Emery, shooting over.

There was still time for Enrique’s men to add a third goal, as Barcola skillfully timed his run to receive a pass from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia before coolly slotting it past Diaw.

This result reinstates PSG's two-point lead at the top of the league table, while Le Havre ends the weekend in 12th position, witnessing the end of their four-match unbeaten streak in the league.