GALATASARAY moved three points clear of Fenerbahce at the Turkish Super Lig summit thanks to a 3-0 home victory over Besiktas.
Mustafa Sarp opened the scoring for the hosts after four minutes and a second-half brace from Milan Baros sealed matters.
Manisaspor climbed to fourth with a 3-1 win against Sivasspor, who have yet to pick up a point this term.
Josh Simpson gave the home side an eighth-minute lead and Isaac Promise doubled their advantage on the stroke of half-time.
Ibrahim Sahin pulled one back for the visitors nine minutes after the interval but the equaliser was not forthcoming and late substitute Kemal Okyay made the points safe in the last minute.
Finally, Denizlispor and Diyarbakirspor battled out a goalless draw, the home team ending with 10 men following the dismissal of Branimir Bajic four minutes from time.
Manisaspor climbed to fourth with a 3-1 win against Sivasspor, who have yet to pick up a point this term.
Josh Simpson gave the home side an eighth-minute lead and Isaac Promise doubled their advantage on the stroke of half-time.
Ibrahim Sahin pulled one back for the visitors nine minutes after the interval but the equaliser was not forthcoming and late substitute Kemal Okyay made the points safe in the last minute.
Finally, Denizlispor and Diyarbakirspor battled out a goalless draw, the home team ending with 10 men following the dismissal of Branimir Bajic four minutes from time.
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