(Ligue 1 2023/2024): Highlights FC METZ - NICE

Nice were still unbeaten ahead of their trip to face struggling Mets on Matchday 8. Francesco Farioli opting for Hicham Boudaoui over Morgan Sanson in midfield, while Laszlo Bologna made six changes to the team that suffered a heavy defeat in Toulouse. Mets were hoping to bounce back and claim a first win of the season at home. But it was an early scare for the hosts as Thuram tried his luck from out wide. The French international's long-range effort finding the bar. Jeremy Boga being found out wide and playing it up to Thuram. He found Melvin Bart out wide, and Boudaoui was on hand to convert at the back post. First goal of the season for the Algerian international, who instantly justified his manager's choice to start him. Mets were looking for a quick response as Diallo combined with Oscar Estupiñan. The Colombian continued his driving run and tried his luck from range, but it was comfortable for Martin Borja. Nice were continuing to attack down the left-hand side as Boga picked up the ball from Deontay. Cutting inside and unleashed a shot, but it was straight at Ukija. The Ivorian in a similar position to his winner against Monaco, but unable to find the net this time round. Boudaoui again found down the right. He finds Taramofi at the front post, but Ukija was decisive again. The result was still in the balance as Nice were yet to go clear. Mets upping the ante as Camaro brings the ball forward, plays it out to Diallo who finds the right-back Koual, but his shot went well over. And Nice would have another chance on the break as Dante hit another long ball forward over the top. Gaetan Laborde headed it down for Guissant who tried to find the far post, but it's Ukija who once again turns it away. Still no way through for Ligonnat who were resorting to long shots by the end of the game, but the visitors held firm. And the goal-scoring drought went on for Mets, who haven't found the back of the net in three consecutive games. Nice remain the only team to have never fallen behind so far this season. Francesco Farioli continuing his impressive start since taking charge. Next up, a clash against Marseille after the international break.