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Quick take: Match context: momentum and small details could decide this one, especially set-pieces and transitions. Form and fitness will matter; expect managers to rotate carefully around the congested schedule. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

Mike Maignan was asked for his favourite save after AC Milan beat Inter 1-0, while Christian Pulisic admits he ‘only scored an easy goal, so Mike deserved’ MOTM. The Rossoneri were under the cosh for long periods, thanking Maignan and the woodwork for denying Francesco Acerbi and Lautaro Martinez in the first half. However, they struck first with Christian Pulisic …

Cristian Chivu will not acknowledge that Inter have a problem with counter-attacks this season, but admits ‘the frustration can leave a mark’ from this defeat to AC Milan. The Nerazzurri dominated the first half at San Siro and were unlucky not to open the scoring, as Francesco Acerbi’s header hit the upright, then Mike Maignan palmed a Lautaro Martinez volley …

Marcus Thuram insists Inter ‘have faith in the coach and this project, one defeat cannot make us change our minds’ after losing the derby to AC Milan. The Nerazzurri poured forward throughout and hit the woodwork twice in the first half with Francesco Acerbi and Lautaro Martinez, but Christian Pulisic got the only goal of the game for a 1-0 …

Max Allegri celebrates the AC Milan victory over rivals Inter to leap into second place, but warns they can’t just step up for the big games. ‘When we let the intensity drop, we are vulnerable.’ It was another tough slog for the Rossoneri, who were under pressure for long periods and thanked the woodwork in the first half for keeping …

Mike Maignan was the undisputed MOTM in Milan’s 1-0 win over Inter. Inter: Sommer 5; Akanji 6, Acerbi 6.5 (85′ Diouf N/A), Bastoni 6; Carlos Augusto 5.5, Barella 6.5 (85′ Esposito N/A), Calhanoglu 5 (77′ Zielinski N/A), Sucic 6.5, Dimarco 6; Thuram 5.5, Lautaro Martinez 5.5 (65′ Bonny 5.5). Coach: Chivu 5.5. Best Inter player: Acerbi 6.5 – Irritated Leao …

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Bournemouth sensation Antoine Semenyo is firmly on Liverpool’s shortlist for the January transfer window. With the Reds currently languishing in 11th place in the Premier League, the club is reportedly weighing up a move for the in-form winger, who has a release clause understood to be in the region of £65 million. Liverpool’s …

AC Milan stunned city rivals Inter to win the Derby della Madonnina with a Christian Pulisic counter-attack and Mike Maignan’s penalty save on Hakan Calhanoglu, going joint second. This was a head-to-head for the top spots as well as a bitter local rivalry. Denzel Dumfries and Henrikh Mkhitaryan missed out, but Marcus Thuram made his first start since September 30 …

Arsenal moved six points clear at the top of the Premier League with a superb 4-1 win over north London rivals Tottenham at the Emirates Stadium. Eberechi Eze hit a hat-trick for the Gunners in this memorable victory, and Mikel Arteta was understandably full of praise for the summer signing from Crystal Palace when he spoke in his press conference …

Watch as Christian Pulisic pounces on an Inter error to give AC Milan the lead in the Derby della Madonnina against the run of play. See how the match unfolds on the Liveblog. The Nerazzurri had the best chances of the first half, hitting the woodwork twice with Francesco Acerbi’s header on a corner and Mike Maignan pushing a Lautaro …

Rafael Leao confronted Francesco Acerbi during the first half of Inter-Milan on Sunday, arguing that the Nerazzurri defender had pulled his hair. Inter defender Acerbi frustrated Milan star Leao in the first half of Sunday’s derby della Madonnina between Inter and Milan. The incident happened towards the end of the first half after a Milan attack. Once the ball went …

Milan ultras used phone lights to create the choreography for the derby against Inter, as their banner had been banned by public authorities. Milan ultras created an unusual choreography for Sunday’s derby della Madonnina against Inter by using phone lights. Earlier this week, public authorities banned the banner ‘Sodalizio’, standing for one of the Milan ultras groups. As explained by …

Manchester United’s hierarchy is reportedly preparing for a decisive summer regarding the future of Casemiro, with transfer expert Fabrizio Romano revealing a strategic shift in how the club views the Brazilian veteran. Once tipped for a certain exit, the 33-year-old midfielder has enjoyed a remarkable renaissance during the 2025/26 campaign, becoming a lynchpin in Ruben Amorim’s tactical setup. However, despite …

Inter President Beppe Marotta and AC Milan President Paolo Scaroni held a joint interview to celebrate the first Derby della Madonnina at a stadium owned by the two clubs. ‘We must make the new arena just as iconic.’ It kicks off at San Siro at 19.45 GMT. You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s …

Roma have returned to the top of the table and can enjoy a big signing in Brazilian wing-back Wesley, who has put in big performances either playing on the right or left flank. Roma’s 3-1 win over Cremonese on Sunday sent the Giallorossi back to the top of the Serie A table ahead of next week’s big game against Napoli. …