The football season in France is only a few short weeks away and bookmakers are already predicting a tight race. Fresh from the stinging blows inflicted by the press following their dismal World Cup performance, French players will be looking to set things straight with strong opening performances. With qualifications for Euro2012 on the horizon, don’t be surprised to see French youth coming to the fore – it is time they revitalized their playing strength.

Bookmakers are tipping Lyon to have a strong show this season and they are narrow favourites at 9/5 ahead of Marseilles at 2/1 and Bordeaux at 6/1. The rest of the competition are at double and triple figures. At the other end of the table, Arles-Avignon are 1/2 and Stade Brest 1/1 for relegation.

If you thought the English were passionate about their football, the French are more so. It will be interesting to see the reaction of supporters during the first weekend of games and whether or not the players that performed so poorly in South Africa receive any crowd treatment.

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