Marseille have secured a crucial win against Lyon in their pursuit for the Ligue 1 title after Payet scored a free-kick to give them a 2-1 victory at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais on Saturday night.
The match was tight throughout but Payet's goal proved to be the difference as the Marseille midfielder curled a shot past Lyon goalkeeper Anthony Lopes to seal all three points for his team.
With just three games left to play, Marseille now sit four points behind leaders Paris Saint-Germain and remain in contention for the league title.
It was a tough day for Lyon, who were forced to settle for a point after going behind early on through a goal from Memphis Depay. Despite this, they put up a strong fight and created several chances before Payet's late winner.
Despite the defeat, Lyon manager Rudi Garcia praised his players' spirit and determination despite the loss.
"It is always difficult to lose a game like that," he said. "But I'm proud of my players because they fought until the end and gave everything."
For Marseille, it was another important win in their quest for the title and will boost their confidence ahead of the final few matches of the season.
Overall, it was a hard-fought battle between two top teams in the French league and it remains to be seen how the rest of the campaign will pan out. However, one thing is certain - both teams will be looking forward to the final few matches of the season.