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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.
Serie A result - Olivier Giroud glory as second-half goal gives AC Milan vital victory over Napoli
Olivier Giroud scored the decisive goal as AC Milan emerged victorious in a crunch clash over fellow title challenges Napoli, a result that sent the Rossoneri back to the top of the Serie A. The 35-year-old's instinctive finish four minutes after the restart proved the difference and capped an eventful evening for the Frenchman. Ad/> Chances were at a premium in a tense and fiery first half that ended goalless but with more control and possession, Milan's Stefano Pioli would have been the happier of the two managers at the break.
Soccer-Pioli says Ibrahimovic should be fit for crucial Napoli clash
MILAN (Reuters) - AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli said veteran striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic could make his long-awaited return from injury in his side's top-of-the-table clash with Napoli.
Pioli says Ibrahimovic should be fit for crucial Napoli clash
MILAN : AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli said veteran striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic could make his long-awaited return from injury in his side's top-of-the-table clash with Napoli.
Top two face off as unpredictable Serie A title race hots up
Serie A leaders Napoli welcome second-placed AC Milan to Naples on Sunday with the increasingly unpredictable title race set for further twists and turns.
Manchester United transfer target performs shock U-turn as Aston Villa make 'interesting offer'
Aston Villa have been linked with a sensational transfer swoop for AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie, despite reports that suggest the Serie A star is close to agreeing terms with Barcelona.
Offer made: Everton officially chasing 'devastating' 5-goal maestro who's set to move - report
Everton have made an offer to Franck Kessie ahead of the expiry of his AC Milan contract but the player is unconvinced, according to Spanish publication Sport (via Sport Witness).