PARIS -- Newly-promoted Monaco beat Lorient 1-0 in the French league on Sunday to return to the top of the table. Radamel Falcao won and converted a penalty in the sixth minute for his fourth goal of the season. The Colombia striker had been tripped by Lorient goalkeeper Fabien Audard. Falcao was signed from Atletico Madrid in an off-season deal worth an estimated 60 million euros ($79 million). Lorient offered little in attack all match. Sadio Diallo thought he had equalized in the 26th minute, but his effort was ruled out for offside. Monaco moved back to top spot, a point ahead of Saint-Etienne. It has won four of its opening five matches. The principality club and defending champion Paris Saint-Germain -- which is two points behind Monaco -- are the only unbeaten sides in Ligue 1. The two sides meet in a mouthwatering clash next Sunday. "I was a bit angry at the end of the match because it was a comfortable match and then we made it difficult for ourselves at the end," Monaco coach Claudio Ranieri said. "We were leading 1-0, it was very important for us to keep the ball. But we were very tired, the players travelled all around the world with their national teams. It was very difficult. "Nevertheless, there is a week to recover. I hope it will be another Monaco against PSG next Sunday. But Im still happy as when you win this type of match, when its difficult, its a good sign." Elsewhere, Lille slipped to its first home defeat since March as it lost 2-0 against Nice. The visitors scored with their first chance of the match, in the 20th minute, when Christian Bruls backheeled Gregoire Puels cross on for Dario Cvitanich to drill into the right corner. Cvitanich doubled his and his teams tally on the stroke of halftime. Lille lost the ball and Bruls set off on a counter attack, down the right flank before picking out Cvitanich, who drove an angled shot into the opposite corner. Lille almost got straight back into the game after the break but Nice goalkeeper David Ospina pulled off a double save to deny Franck Beria and Ronny Rodelin before Salomon Kalou saw an effort crash off the right post. Rennes secured a 0-0 draw at Lyon in the evening match. The visitors had obviously come to play for the draw and offered little in attack, focusing on defence. Lyon had 11 shots in the second half alone and Bafetimbi Gomis saw an effort crash off the crossbar in the 67th minute. Rennes is fifth, a point above Lyon. Authentic Danny Johnson Jersey . Therrien would not confirm his lineup for the game, but he did have the same line combinations practicing together for the third straight day which is usually a pretty good indication of what the lineup will be. Redskins Jerseys Authentic China . LUCIE, Fla. http://www.cheapredskinsjerseysauthentic.com/?tag=authentic-tim-settle-jersey . It was the first game back in Columbus for Rangers star Rick Nash, the Blue Jackets franchise leader in goals, assists and games. He was given a standing ovation during a video tribute in the first period, but was booed loud and long after a second-period, two-handed shove up high on Columbus goalie Sergei Bobrovsky. Authentic Vernon Davis Jersey . In the opening game of his fourth-round match at the U.S. Open, the owner of 17 major titles got passed at the net twice, sailed a backhand long, then missed two forehands to get broken. Wholesale Washington Redskins Jerseys .C. -- The Carolina Hurricanes have activated defenceman Joni Pitkanen from injured reserve.Jockey Andrew Thornton faces three weeks on the sidelines after breaking his collarbone in a fall at Towcester on Wednesday. Thornton was riding Utmost Zeal in the Haygain Hay Steamers Clean Healthy Forage Novices Chase for Lawney Hill when his mount veered right, leaving him no chance of staying in the saddle.It was a heavy fall and to compound matters he was trodden on by a following horse. Thornton remains stranded on 996 winners in his pursuit of a landmark 1,000th career success.It certainly didnt help being trodden on, Im not sure if it happened then or just when I hit the ground, said Thornton.You always say three weeks these days for a collarbone so thats what Im working off.dddddddddddd Im going to see Dr Foy later, so Ill know more then.There was a time with a collarbone they used to say if you can take the pain you can ride but a lot has changed in 20 years. Thankfully times have changed.Im still on 996, you never take anything for granted in this game, hopefully this is just a blip. Also See: Live results service Full racecards Get Sky Sports £10 completely free bet! ' ' '