What was left of AC Milan’s small title hopes went up in smoke at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona as they lost 1-0 to Napoli.
After quite an open first half it became apparent as the game went on that one moment either way was going to win it, and it came from a familiar thorn in the side: Matteo Politano. He ghosted in at the far post to meet a cross that had been flicked on, finishing past Mike Maignan on the volley.
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Today’s front pages
Below is how the newspapers in Italy look this morning, with a unanimous agreement that Napoli now seem to be Inter’s main contenders for the Scudetto, if indeed they have one.
La Gazzetta dello Sport: “Chivu is seven points ahead of Napoli (who eliminated Milan). Allegri: ‘The title? Now it’s gone.'”
Corriere dello Sport: “Conte: He’s keeping it alive. He also beats Milan. Antonio wins 1-0 and overtakes Allegri: he’s the only rival for a dominant Inter. Scudetto, Napoli seven points behind Lautaro.”
QS: “Conte at the Max, Diavolo knocked out. The real rival is Napoli. Milan have been overtaken.”
