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Inter Win Big Game Against Fellow Title Challengers Napoli

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Inter and Napoli were the headline game during the midweek fixtures, and the Milan side emerged victorious thanks to a penalty strike from in form striker Romelu Lukaku. The day was Inter's as the Nerazzurri gained some precious three points in their quest for the Serie A title while Napoli will be left to rue their missed chances but have little time to dwell on the defeat.
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Serie A Round 12: Inter – Napoli Preview and Expected Lineups

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We are only a couple of weeks away from the busiest time of the year, meaning that the league schedule gets extremely congested with teams approaching the festive period. In Round 12 of Serie A, the Italian football fans have been handed an early Christmas gift, as Inter welcome Napoli at Stadio San Siro on Wednesday night.
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Serie A Round 12 Preview and Expected Lineups

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There's no time to rest in Serie A as the Italian top-flight is about to kick-off another match-day already, with the two Inzaghi brothers facing each other in an intriguing Benevento - Lazio match-up tonight. On Wednesday, Juventus will receive Atalanta while second and third-placed Inter and Lazio will battle for the runner-up spot in the table. Meanwhile, Milan will travel to Genoa.
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Top 5 Stories of Serie A Round 11: Inter Chasing Milan

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It's been an extremely exciting weekend in Serie A. Although no major clubs went head-to-head in this matchday, Juventus, Milan, Inter and Napoli all had to fight hard to come out with the best possible result. On the other, Roma only needed 45 minutes to destroy Bologna, and Verona provided the upset with their away win over Lazio. So here are the Top 5 stories for Serie A round 11.
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Gattuso’s Substitutes Prompt Napoli Comeback Win Over Sampdoria

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Gennaro Gattuso won it with his substitutes as Napoli made a full score in their Serie A Round 11 test to continue chasing table-leader Milan. Goals by Hirving Lozano and Andrea Petagna helped the Partenopei come from behind at the re-branded Diego Maradona Stadium after Jakub Jankto had given Sampdoria a delusive lead. It is the third win in a row for Gattuso's boys.
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Fantasy Football Tips and Tricks for Serie A Round 11

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Serie A Round 11 is coming around much too quickly for some of the top Italian sides forced to juggle their European football responsibilities with their desire to triumph in the Italian first tier. We've assembled a list of players you'll want in your fantasy draft. We've also cast our gaze at the injured or fatigued players you may be tempted to choose, but are better off ignoring for now.
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Serie A Round 11 Preview and Expected Lineups

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After the mid-week European Cups blast, Serie A match-day 11 could be rightfully defined as a transition one - with no "big games" coming up at least on paper. The menu features a Sassuolo - Benevento appetizer kicking off tonight. It also includes away games for Inter at Cagliari and Juventus at Genoa, while top-placed Milan will close the weekend on Sunday night as they welcome Parma.
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Europa League Draw: Milan, Roma, Napoli Top Seeded

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It's been a generally successful European campaign for the Italian clubs so far, with Juventus, Lazio and Atalanta all making their way through the Champions League knockout stage. For their part, the Serie A representatives in Europa League - Milan, Napoli and Roma have all managed to secure the top spot in their groups, and thus they can expect favorable opponents in the draw.
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One day after the elimination of Inter from all European competitions, all Italian eyes were focused on Napoli on Thursday night

Napoli Secure Europa League Qualification with Maradona Blessing

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After a sounding 4-0 away win at Crotone, Gennaro Gattuso’s men were called to a very tough Europa League match for two reasons: First of all, the Azzurri were the last Italian team in need of qualification to the knock-out stage; secondly, tonight marked the "overture" of the brand-new Diego Armando Maradona Stadium - as the San Paolo was renamed.
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Top 5 Goals from Serie A Round 10: Milinkovic Savic Demoralizes Spezia

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With two goalless draws, two 1-1 results, and a match abandoned, the frequency of goals dropped. However, the quality continues to won fans. With 20 goals scored over the weekend, it was at the Orogel Stadium in Cesena - Spezia's temporary home - where there was the most footballing joy for fans and neutrals. So, without further ado, here are the top five goals from Round 10.
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Serie A Round 10 kicks off today at 3.00 PM with a Spezia-Lazio match-up and ends on Monday night with a dramatic battle between Fiorentina and Genoa

Serie A Round 10 Preview and Expected Lineups

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Serie A Round 10 kicks off today at 3.00 PM with an intriguing Spezia-Lazio match-up and ends on Monday night with a dramatic Fiorentina-Genoa clash. In between, the Derby della Mole Juventus-Torino will stole the stage at 6.00 PM before Inter takes on Bologna on Saturday night to keep their two-game winning streak open. Table-leader Milan will face Sampdoria on Sunday night.
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