Soccer-Mbappe double helps PSG to 3-1 win over Metz

Soccer Football - Ligue 1 - Paris St Germain v Metz - Parc des Princes, Paris, France - December 20, 2023 Paris St Germain's Kylian Mbappe applauds fans after the match REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier

PARIS (Reuters) -Paris St Germain forward Kylian Mbappe scored twice to help the Ligue 1 leaders beat Metz 3-1 at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday and close out the year on a high as they maintained their five-point advantage at the top of the table.

PSG, who sit top of the standings on 40 points from 17 games, are five points ahead of second-placed Nice and seven points above AS Monaco, in third.