Herrera double helps PSG stay perfect

Ander Herrera scored twice as Paris Saint-Germain defeated promoted Clermont 4-0 yesterday in the absence of Lionel Messi and Neymar, both rested after their exertions this week in World Cup qualifying.

The Spanish midfielder nodded PSG in front at the Parc des Princes on 19 minutes and then fired in a second from close range on the half-hour.

Kylian Mbappe, who shook off a calf injury picked up on international duty with France, raced clear of the Clermont defence to add PSG’s third before Idrissa Gueye headed in a fourth.