Ligue 1: Stats, facts, and team news ahead of matchday three

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Here's all you need to know heading into matchday three of the 2019/2020 Ligue 1 season.

Round two was indeed an interesting one as there were some shock results along the way that has caused some interesting changes in the league standings at this early juncture. Will we see some more surprises on matchday three? Although it's still early, a gap has started to form in the table and there are some teams starting to jostle for top spot, while there are some teams who are desperate to claw their way out of the bottom.

Here's what you need to know ahead of matchday three.

Team news: Who's missing out on matchday three?

Here are some of the notable players who won't be able to feature for their respective sides:

PSG: Ander Herrera (Calf Injury); Thilo Kehrer (Foot Injury); Presnel Kimpembe (Fitness problems); Layvin Kurzawa (illness)
Rennes: Flavian Tait (suspension)
Monaco: Danijel Subasic (Hamstring Injury); Stevan Jovetic (Cruciate Ligament Rupture); Cesc Fabregas (suspension); Willem Geubbels (knee problems); Pietro Pellegri (fitness problems); Radamel Falcao (knock)
Marseille: Florian Thauvin (ankle injury)
Montpellier: Téji Savanier (Knee problem)

Stats and facts: What's at stake ahead of matchday three?

Two teams have yet to concede a goal so far in Ligue 1: Lyon and Reims
Les Gones are the highest scoring side in the league, with nine goals
Monaco, meanwhile are seeking to score their FIRST goal in Ligue 1...
...they're not the only ones. Marseille also have yet to score as well, albeit they at least have only conceded two versus Monaco's six
PSG have won 19 of their last 22 home games against Toulouse across all comps
Toulouse have only beaten PSG four times at Les Parisiens' home ground in Ligue 1 (D7 L20)...
...and the last time they beat PSG in Paris was on October 29, 2008 (1-0)

Talking points ahead of matchday three

How will PSG recover after shock defeat on matchday two?

It's still early on, but fans are already buzzing after PSG suffered their first loss last weekend. Although they scored in that game - and set a record for netting in the most consecutive matches in the top flight (40) - it was a hollow result as Thomas Tuchel's men were stunned to be on the wrong end of a 2-1 score line.

No French team has ever gone a season undefeated, but if anyone had a realistic chance in doing it, it was Les Parisiens.

Well, that opportunity has already sailed, as Rennes seem to be shaping up to be a bogey side for the French champions. Last season, it was Strasbourg, and this season, it could end up being Rennes.

Last month, the two sides faced off in the French Super Cup, and PSG got revenge for their loss in the Coupe de France by beating them 2-1 in China. Rennes then returned the favor last weekend and now sit in a very impressive third place having won their first two games, while Tuchel will be hoping to see a reaction from his team as they welcome Toulouse to the Parc des Princes.

It's still early, but Monaco are already struggling. Can they pick up a win against newly promoted Nimes to get their season back on track?

Unfortunately for Monaco, their problems from last season don't seem to have abated. Les Rouges-et-Blancs are still seeking their first win, and injuries continue to pile up as now skipper Radamel Falcao could be out for their upcoming clash against newly promoted Nimes due to a knock. Not only are Monaco chasing their first victory, they are also hoping to score their first goal, having conceded six so far in just two games and are sitting bottom of the table. Last season saw them barely escape relegation - will they be so lucky this time around?