Video Player Close FC Inter's Milan Skriniar (1st R) scores during a Serie A football match between FC Inter and Atalanta in Milan, Italy, March 8, 2021. (Xinhua) ROME, March 8 (Xinhua) -- Inter Milan registered its seventh consecutive win in Serie A with a 1-0 home victory over Atalanta on Monday, one day before its 113th anniversary. Inter entered the San Siro with six league wins in a row and had a full squad to choose from. Lautaro Martinez returned to the starting line-up to partner Romelu Lukaku up front, while Nicolo Barella pulled the string in the middle of the park. Atalanta risked an own goal in the opening minutes as Cristian Romero's lofted back pass towards the goal cleared by goalkeeper Marco Sportiello with his header. After a goalless first half, Inter made a tactic change by hauling off Arturo Vidal with Christian Eriksen, and the Dane made impact quickly as his corner in the 53rd minute created a chaos in the box, Milan Skriniar was alert to sweep … [Read more...] about Inter continues winning streak in Serie A
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Leicester turn up heat in top-four race
It moved Brendan Rodgers's side above Manchester United into second place with 53 points from 28 games with United away to runaway leaders Manchester City on Sunday. * Earlier Southampton ended a horrendous run of form as they beat bottom club Sheffield United 2-0. Burnley also secured an important point in their quest to stay clear of trouble as they drew 1-1 with Arsenal. * Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Romain Saiss provided a contender for miss of the season during a 0-0 Midlands derby stalemate away to Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday. The draw left Villa in ninth place on 40 points from 26 games with Wolves in 12th spot on 35 points. * Paris St Germain geared up for their Champions League last-16 second leg against Barcelona with a no-nonsense 3-0 victory at Stade Brestois in the French Cup last 32 on Saturday. Elsewhere, RC Lens, who are fifth in Ligue 1, slumped to a 3-2 defeat at third division Red Star. Olympique Lyonnais advanced by beating Ligue 2 side … [Read more...] about Leicester turn up heat in top-four race
Chelsea march on under Tuchel with 2-0 win over Everton
With the win Chelsea tightened their grip on fourth place in the Premier League table, four points ahead of Everton who are fifth. It was the sixth win in nine league games for the Blues since Tuchel replaced Frank Lampard in late January and Chelsea have drawn the other three, conceding only two goals under their new coach. * West Ham United maintained their push for a top-four finish as goals by Jesse Lingard and Craig Dawson earned them a 2-0 home victory over Leeds United in the Premier League on Monday. David Moyes's side are two points behind fourth-placed Chelsea having played a game less. * A second-half goal from defender Milan Skriniar was enough to earn Inter Milan a 1-0 win over Atalanta on Monday, with the victory sending Antonio Conte's side six points clear at the top of the Serie A standings. The seventh league win in a row took Inter one step closer to a first Serie A title in 11 years. They have 62 points, six clear of rivals AC Milan in second, and 10 ahead of … [Read more...] about Chelsea march on under Tuchel with 2-0 win over Everton
Man United end City’s winning streak with derby victory
United won thanks to an early penalty from Bruno Fernandes and a second-half strike from Luke Shaw with the result narrowing City's lead at the top of the table to 11 points over United with 10 games remaining. It was City's first defeat in all competitions since Nov 21. * Liverpool slumped to a club-record extending sixth consecutive home league defeat as they lost 1-0 to Fulham after a first-half goal by Mario Lemina in the Premier League on Sunday. The defeat by the relegation-threatened visitors marks the first time since the 1953-54 season that the Reds have lost six games at Anfield in a league campaign. * Two goals apiece from Harry Kane and Gareth Bale helped a resurgent Tottenham Hotspur to beat Crystal Palace 4-1 and move into sixth spot in the Premier League on Sunday (Mar 7). * West Bromwich Albion's hopes of avoiding relegation were dented as they missed several chances in a 0-0 draw at home to fellow strugglers Newcastle United in the Premier League on Sunday. * … [Read more...] about Man United end City’s winning streak with derby victory
Delta: Omo-Agege commiserates with victims of Agbor gas explosion
Kindly Share This Story: By Henry Umoru, Abuja Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, All Progressives Congress, APC, Delta Central has commiserated with victims of the recent gas explosion in Delta State. In a statement yesterday by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Yomi Odunuga, the deputy President while commiserating with the victims, admonished downstream operators to always ensure strict adherence to safety rules and regulations in order to avoid these unfortunate incidents that lead to loss of lives and property. ALSO READ: Just in: Abia’s foremost traditional ruler, Enweremadu is dead – Family The explosion which occurred in Agbor, the headquarters of Ika South Local Government Area of the state, was said to have left some persons dead while others suffered various degrees of burns and injuries. Omo- Agege who shared in the pains of those who lost their loved ones in the incident, however, decried the incessant … [Read more...] about Delta: Omo-Agege commiserates with victims of Agbor gas explosion