Marco Rose's team sit eight points clear of Sturm Graz in their domestic league and are on course for a fifth successive title, while Marseille are locked in a battle with Lyon for the third and final Champions
League qualification berth in Ligue 1.
While the goals of Romelu Lukaku were not enough to see them break into the top six, a Europa
League qualification berth was eventually assured for Everton, who represent something of an anomaly in the Premier League.
Not exact matches
Liverpool may elect to hold off on agreeing any big money deals until the end of the season as a lot could depend on whether the club secure a Champions
League berth for 2015/16, and the subsequent riches that come with
qualification.
Having seen Montpellier Herault Sport Club lose to Evian Thonon Gaillard on Saturday, Saint - Etienne will be confident that one of their potential rivals for a Europa
League berth has lost valuable ground in the race for the
qualification spots.