In a battle for Ligue 1 mid-table safety, AJ Auxerre hosts ES Troyes AC on Sunday. Fresh from a 5-0 thrashing of Auxerre's strugglers in their last meeting, Troyes are seeking a third consecutive victory under new manager Patrick Kisnorbo, with key player Thiago Mendes set to star after a two-goal performance against Strasbourg. Can Auxerre stop Troyes' momentum?