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Ibrahimovic is fan-tastic as runaway French leaders PSG fire warning to Chelsea

PUBLISHED: 18:41 EST, 21 March 2014 | UPDATED: 03:50 EST, 22 March 2014

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic was at his maverick best as Paris Saint-Germain extended their lead at the top of Ligue 1 and fired a warning to Champions League opponents Chelsea.

First the Swede set up Thiago Motta for the winner in Friday's clash at Lorient, their eighth straight victory in all competitions.

And then Ibrahimovic kept his cool when he was confronted by a pitch invader who slipped on the greasy turf and almost took him out with sliding tackle.

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Up and down: PSG celebrate Thiago Motta's strike (left) and a fan gets close to Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Prize: The young fan celebrates after Zlatan Ibrahimovic gave him his shirt

Hero worship: The young fan kisses Ibrahimovic after receiving his shirt

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The young fan jumped to his feet and gave Ibrahimovic a hug and kissed him on the cheek after being handed his prized shirt.

The 1-0 victory put the champions on 73 points from 30 games, 11 points ahead of Monaco who host third-placed Lille on Sunday.

The only downside for coach Laurent Blanc's PSG came when captain Thiago Silva left the field midway through the first half after sustaining a facial injury in a mid-air clash with Lorient forward Vincent Aboubakar.

The Brazil centre back was replaced by compatriot Alex who sparkled alongside Marquinhos in defence.

PSG, who were drawn against Chelsea in the Champions League quarter-finals earlier in the day, went ahead four minutes before the break when Ibrahimovic's shot was parried by Fabien Audard into the path of Motta and he poked the ball home.

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Winner: PSG midfielder Thiago Motta (centre) forces the ball home

Ibrahimovic went close seven minutes into the second half but Audard tipped away the Sweden striker's fierce effort from 20 metres.

Blanc brought on Yohan Cabaye on the hour after midfielder Marco Verratti picked up a yellow card and the substitute blended in well with the rest of the team.

Lorient's Bryan Pele beat keeper Salvatore Sirigu in added time but his goal was ruled out for offside.

Hot shots: Chelsea will have to deal with Edinson Cavani (above) and Ibrahimovic (below)

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sampard8, London, United Kingdom, 11 hours ago

A 1-0 against Lorient doesn't 'fire warning' to Chelsea....

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mattp, Wigan, United Kingdom, 13 hours ago

Should have been a straight red for that two footed lunge haha

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Rochets92, Paris, 16 hours ago

Be very careful Chelsea! I think you don't realise how good this PSG can be! This will be a nightmare for Chelsea.. Cavani, Ibra, Thiago Silva, Alex, Thiago Motta, Matuidi, Verratti, Lucas Moura! Nothing to be afraid of!? Really!? We are not Arsenal or Manchester United.. Just saying..