Mason Greenwood showcased his scoring prowess once again as he netted two quick goals to propel Marseille to a 3-1 triumph over Toulouse in the French Ligue 1 on Saturday. The former Manchester United forward's goals in the 16th and 17th minutes secured the win for Marseille, with Greenwood now tallying an impressive five goals in just three Ligue 1 matches, equalling the record set by Mario Balotelli in 2016 with Nice.
Greenwood's heroics were further highlighted by Frank Magri's red card for Toulouse in the 27th minute, which tilted the match in Marseille's favor. Despite squandering several opportunities, Marseille managed to add a second-half own goal from Charlie Cresswell, while Shavy Babicka scored a late consolation goal for Toulouse.
Greenwood's stellar performance comes on the heels of his debut brace for Marseille in a 5-1 victory over Brest, where he faced criticism from home fans following his controversial transfer from Manchester United this summer. The talented forward's potential switch of international allegiance from England to Jamaica has also been a topic of discussion among football enthusiasts.
In the standings, Marseille currently sits atop the table alongside Nantes on goal difference. Nantes maintained their unbeaten record by defeating Montpellier 3-1, with goals from Matthis Albine, Moses Simon, and Mostafa Mohamed securing the victory.
Elsewhere, Brest secured their first win of the season with a commanding 4-0 triumph over Saint-Etienne. Mahdi Camara, Romain Del Castillo, Ludovic Ajorque, and Kenny Lala all found the back of the net to propel Brest to victory.
Overall, Greenwood's exceptional form and Marseille's strong start to the season have set the stage for an exciting campaign in the French Ligue 1, with fans eagerly anticipating more thrilling performances from the talented forward.
