Napoli 0-1 AC Milan: Olivier Giroud gives Milan big win in Serie A title race
AC Milan edged ahead in the Serie A title race as Olivier Giroud gave them what could prove a crucial victory over fellow challengers Napoli.
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Serie A leaders Milan held, Inter draw
Serie A leaders Milan produced a flat display as they were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Udinese.
AC Milan squander lead to draw at home to Udinese in Serie A
AC Milan dropped more points in their quest for a first Scudetto since 2011 as they were held to a 1-1 draw with Udinese at San Siro. After drawing with basement club Salernitana 2-2 last week, Stefano Pioli's side were hoping to get back on track with a win that would have opened up a five-point advantage over Inter Milan.
Lille Aim To Be "Party Poopers" Against European Champions Chelsea
A Lille side sitting in mid-table in Ligue 1 head to London to face Chelsea this week hoping to play the role of "party poopers" against the reigning European champions, their coach Jocelyn Gourvennec told AFP. Recent Club World Cup winners Chelsea are heavy favourites to beat Lille in their Champions League last-16 tie as Thomas Tuchel's side look to retain the title they won by beating Manchester City in last season's final. Lille already exceeded expectations just by reaching the last 16 of Europe's elite club competition for the first time since 2006/07 and, as they make the short trip to the other side of the English Channel for the first leg, their aim is to keep the tie alive for the return.
Serie A title favourites flailing as frontrunner role is an awkward fit
Massimiliano Allegri looked like a man clutching at straws as he stared down the lens of a TV camera on Friday night and insisted that the single point his team had collected from a home game against Torino could help them qualify for the Champions League. By Sunday night, his words sounded prophetic.
Lille aim to be 'party poopers' against European champions Chelsea
Lille — A Lille side sitting in mid-table in Ligue 1 head to London to face Chelsea this week hoping to play the role of "party poopers" against the reigning European champions, their coach Jocelyn Gourvennec told AFP.