Nice made Ligue 1 history as they scored six first-half goals on their way to trouncing Saint-Etienne. They marked their 120th anniversary by thrashing the visitors in style, became the first team to score six first-half goals in the French top flight in the 21st century.

Nice handed out an 8-0 mauling to Saint-Etienne in France's Ligue 1 on Friday after racing six goals clear in the first half. Saint Etienne had conceded seven goals in three defeats since coming up into Ligue 1 via the play-offs,

Nice are sixth in Ligue 1 with seven points from five games. Saint-Etienne, who won the play-off to earn promotion to France's top flight at the end of last term, are two points and two places off the bottom of the table.