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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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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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Top 5 Stories of Serie A Round 10: A Juventus Renaissance?

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In this week's edition of the Top 5 stories, we'll discuss the hottest topics from Serie A round 10. Juventus, Inter and Lazio all managed to win their local encounters before their deciding Champions League fixtures, while floods in Udine gifted Atalanta some much-needed rest. Roma and Sassuolo played a goalless draw in the Olimpico, as Milan maintained their lead on top of the table.
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Sunday afternoon saw the return to domestic duty for Roma and Sassuolo who played out a cautious and a sometimes testy stalemate at the Stadio Olimpico

Roma and Sassuolo Play Out Feisty Goalless Stalemate

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Sunday afternoon saw the return to domestic duty for Roma and Sassuolo who played out a cautious and sometimes testy goalless stalemate at the Stadio Olimpico. Roma Coach Paulo Fonseca made wholesale changes from the Europa League victory on Thursday night against Young Boys. The visitors Sassuolo were without star striker Ciccio Caputo with Filip Đuričić chosen to lead the line.
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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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Punches Fly as Roma Dismantle Young Boys in Europa League

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Roma went into their Europa League game against Young Boys as Group A leaders and managed to keep their title after a 3-1 win. They needed a win or draw to make the trip to Bulgaria next week inconsequential and delivered the goods. Paulo Fonseca’s team were dismantled by Napoli in Serie A and did not want to repeat their hapless outing.
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Top 5 Stories of Serie A Round 9: A Juventus – Milan Contrast

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It's been an emotional weekend in Italy, dominated by the loss of the iconic Maradona. Whilst the Napoli players paid their tribute to the legend with a formidable display, Juventus faltered to another disappointing draw. On the other hand, Milan took advantage of the chaotic results, to extend their lead after a comfortable win. So here are the Top 5 stories of Serie A round 9.
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Napoli – Roma Player Ratings: A Tribute to Maradona

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At the San Paolo Stadium in Naples - which is soon to become the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium - Napoli welcomed Roma in the infamous Derby del sole. Gennaro Gattuso's men were able to honor their late hero with a sublime display, thrashing the visitors 4-0. So here are our player ratings for the exciting encounter between Napoli and Roma. 
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Serie A Round 9 Preview and Expected Lineups

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The Serie A Round 9 kicks off in just about one hour with a mouthwatering Sassuolo - Inter clash and we have done our best to bring you the latest possible lineups for all the 20 sides of the Italian top-flight. Time for some last minute checks before lining up your Fantasy Football squad and then relax, sit back, and enjoy another action-packed calcio weekend! In bocca al lupo a tutti!
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Serie A Round 9: Napoli – Roma Preview and Expected Lineups

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The games keep coming thick and fast in the season overhauled by the coronavirus pandemic, as the Serie A teams return into action following their entertaining week in Europe. In Round 9, the key match of the weekend sees two of the top 6 sides come against each other, as sixth-placed Napoli host third-placed Roma at the Stadio San Paolo.
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