PSG ratings v Clermont: Ander Herrera 8, Kylian Mbappe 9

No Messi or Neymar as PSG hammer promoted side 4-0 in Ligue 1

PSG RATINGS: Gianluigi Donnarumma – 7 – The Italian shotstopper showcased his superb ability throughout the game making several brilliant blocks and saves, particularly a catch from a sharp shot. AFP

Achraf Hakimi – 7 - One of PSG’s top performers was the right wing-back who used his pace to glide past the opposition on a number of occasions. The formation really suited him, and allowed him to drive into the wide areas. He set up the first goal. AFP

Marquinhos – 7 – Making his 206th appearance for the Parisian club, the captain had a solid game as he helped his side keep a clean sheet. His defensive know-how helped to silence the Clermont attack. AFP

Presnel Kimpembe – 6 – The Acadamy product once again formed a strong partnership with his defensive colleagues as they managed to keep the attacking threats at bay. He made a key sliding tackle early on to stop an attack in its tracks. Getty

Adbou Diallo – 6 –The Senegalese left-back improved as the game went on after a shaky start. His positioning was a bit weary in the first half and he struggled again winger Dossoubut, but he was more composed in the second half. AP

Danilo Periera – 6 - The Portuguese defensive midfielder made some good blocks to stop crosses into the box as well as a few tackles in the second half to regain possession. AFP

Ander Herrera – 8 – He was without a doubt man-of-the-match for the home side as he bagged a brace in the first half. His first goal was a powerful header, his second a powerful shot. AP

Idrissa Gueye – 7 – The former Everton midfielder showed off some great inter-play with Kylian Mbappe in the final third as the game progressed. He managed to bag himself a goal as he headed in at the far post after finding himself in a brilliant position. AP

Rafinha – 6 – Playing in an attacking midfield position, the former Barcelona man had a mixed performance. He started with some positive distributions in the final third, as well as providing a great through-ball to Mbappe who went on to miss. His performance dipped late on. AFP

Julian Draxler – 7 - The German attacker played a key part as he bagged himself an assist for PSG's third goal with an amazing ball over the top. He also had several energetic bursts along the wing. AFP

Kylian Mbappe -9 - PSG’s golden-boy shone once again as he put in a top performance. He put his pace into action early on as he took on the Clermont defence, his dribbling skills allowing him to skip past the defenders and create chances. He managed to add to his own goal tally after a great touch and slick finish. AP

SUB: Thilo Kehrer – N/A The full-back came on for Hakimi in the closing stages and managed to fill his position well. AFP

SUB: Nuno Mendes – N/A – Coming on in the last few minutes, the defender didn’t have a lot of time to make his mark but he fought hard to make sure his side secured the three points and kept the clean sheet. AP Photo

Paris Saint-Germain kept their perfect Ligue 1 record intact as they hammered promoted Clermont 4-0 with a brutal display on Saturday.

In the absence of Lionel Messi and Neymar, who were not in the squad after returning late from international duty with Argentina and Brazil, Kylian Mbappe netted his fourth goal on his first appearance at the Parc des Princes since his failed transfer to Real Madrid.

The France striker, who has just recovered from a calf injury, was a constant threat as he added to Ander Herrera's first-half brace with Idrissa Gueye rounding if off after the hour.

PSG, who travel to Club Brugge for their Champions League Group A opener on Wednesday, lead the standings on 15 points with Clermont still third on eight points after their first defeat in their first season in the elite.