PSG 100 per cent record ends in Neymar's absence

The absence of Neymar coincided with Paris Saint-Germain losing their 100 per cent start to the Ligue 1 season as they were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw at Montpellier.

World-record signing Neymar was ruled out of the trip to Stade de la Mosson with a reported foot injury and PSG were unable to pose the same threat that has seen them score 24 goals in six matches with him in the line-up.

PSG now hold just a one-point lead at the top of Ligue 1 after defending champions Monaco thumped Lille 4-0 on Friday.

Julian Draxler replaced Neymar in the front three and was at the heart of the brightest moments for Unai Emery's side, but they ultimately paid the price for failing to make the most of their dominance in possession.

Kylian Mbappe was troublesome for Montpellier with his direct running causing problems, though his touch let him down when Marco Verratti - back from a three-game ban - released him in the box in the second half.

It was a common theme for PSG, who were denied a penalty when Pedro Mendes appeared to foul Edinson Cavani in the box in the closing stages and will need to improve when they entertain Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday.

UCJ, UNILORIN.