Inter Milan showcased their dominance in Serie A by thrashing city rivals AC Milan 5-1 in a memorable clash on September 16th. The victory solidified Inter’s position at the top of the league table, leaving giants like Juventus, AC Milan and Lecce in their wake.
Inter began the season impressively, winning their first four matches and maintaining a clean sheet. With 12 points from four games, they sit two points ahead of Juventus, who defeated Lazio 3-1 on the same day.
This Milan derby was historic, marking Inter’s fifth consecutive win over AC Milan across all competitions. Coach Simone Inzaghi tempered excitement, acknowledging the long season ahead.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan, the star of the show, scored twice, while Marcus Thuram, Hakan Calhanoglu, and Davide Frattesi also found the net for Inter. AC Milan’s Rafael Leao briefly raised hopes with a goal, but Inter’s efficiency proved decisive.
Inter’s superiority in Serie A is evident, with 69 wins over AC Milan and 256 goals scored against them in the competition. As the season progresses, all eyes will be on Inter to see if they can maintain their perfect start and secure the title. Football fans are in for an intriguing Serie A season.
Serie A current standings – https://soccertonic.com/league/384/21818/Serie-A-Italy/
Inter performance and stats
Inter
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It will be Inter ended the league in the 1st position with 12 points.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 13 goals and conceding 1.
Juventus performance and stats
Juventus
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Juventus is currently 2nd in the Serie A with 10 points.
In the last 4 games, it has won 3 times and drawn once. In its last match, Juventus won 3-1 against Lazio.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 9 goals and conceding 2.
Milan performance and stats
Milan
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It will be Milan ended the league in the 3rd position with 9 points.
In the last 4 games, it has won 3 times and lost once. In its last match, Milan lost 5-1 against Inter.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 9 goals and conceding 7.
Lecce performance and stats
Lecce
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Lecce is currently 4th in the Serie A with 8 points.
In the last 4 games, it has won twice and drawn twice. In its last match, Lecce drawn 1-1 against Monza.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 7 goals and conceding 4.
Lecce will play the next match in Serie A against Genoa on Friday 22nd of September in Lecce.
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