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Lyon are DOCKED a point after Marseille's Dimitri Payet was hit by a bottle from the stands, causing the game to be abandoned - and the Ligue 1 side is forced to play the rearranged match behind-closed-doors

Ligue 1 have hit Lyon with a one-point deduction and a match behind closed doors after Marseille's Dimitri Payet was struck by a bottle thrown from the stands last month.

The fiery match-up between Lyon and Marseille descended into chaos when former West Ham midfielder Payet was hit by a projectile from Lyon's fans.

Payet was about to take a corner kick in front of the home fans at the Groupama Stadium, when he was hit by an object launched towards the pitch.

He immediately appeared hurt, clutching his head in his hands and taking a few gingerly steps, before falling onto the turf, and Lyon have paid a heavy price after the match was abandoned.