Montepllier HSC go into their away game at AS Nancy hoping to keep pace with league leaders Paris Saint-Germain.
Ligue 1 top scorer Olivier Giroud will start up front for Rene Girard alongside Nigerian forward John Utaka.
Young midfielder Remy Cabella can push forward his claim to a spot in Laurent Blanc's Euro 2012 squad, whereas Jamel Saihi will be looking to celebrate his two-year contract extension in style.
AS Nancy: Guy Rolan Assembe, Joel Sami, Andre Luiz, Massadio Haidara, Salif Sane, Sebastien Puygrenier, Yohan Mollo, Bakaye Traore, Lossemy Karaboue, Djamel Bakar, Daniel Niculae
Montpellier HSC: Geoffrey Jourdren, Garry Bocaly, Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa, Vitorino Hilton, Henri Bedimo, Joris Marveaux, Karim Ait Fana, Remy Cabella, Jamel Saihi, John Utaka, Olivier Giroud
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