Gael Kakuta scored his fourth goal in the colours of RC Lens in what was his sixth appearance in a 2-0 Ligue 1 win over Saint-Etienne on Saturday, which sent them up to second on the log.
Le Sang et Or have continued to have a strong start in their return to the top-flight after five years, with just one loss, which came on the opening day against OGC Nice. Victories against current champions Paris Saint-Germain followed and next were wins against Lorient and Bordeaux before the streak ended with a draw at Nimes Olympique.