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Milan win away at Monza
Leao scores the only goal as Inter lose ground
Milan keep the pace with Napoli in Serie A
AC Milan kept the pace with Napoli at the top of Serie A with a narrow 1-0 win away at Monza on Saturday. Rafael Leao scored the only goal of the game in the first half as Milan made it five wins from their opening six league games.
The win sees Milan move up to second in the table, level on points with Napoli but behind on goal difference. Inter Milan, who lost 3-1 at home to Udinese earlier on Saturday, are now three points behind the top two.
Milan were the better side throughout the game and created a number of chances to add to their lead. However, they were unable to find a second goal and had to settle for a narrow victory.
Leao was the star of the show for Milan, scoring the winning goal and causing Monza's defence problems all afternoon. The Portuguese winger has now scored three goals in his last four Serie A games.
Milan will be hoping to continue their good form when they host Sassuolo next Saturday. Monza, meanwhile, will be looking to bounce back when they travel to Bologna on the same day.
**Milan's win over Monza was their fifth in six Serie A games**
The win at Monza was Milan's fifth in six Serie A games this season. They have only dropped points once, in a 1-1 draw with Atalanta in their opening game of the season.
Milan's good start to the season has seen them move up to second in the table, level on points with Napoli but behind on goal difference. Inter Milan, who lost 3-1 at home to Udinese earlier on Saturday, are now three points behind the top two.
**Leao was the star of the show for Milan**
Leao was the star of the show for Milan against Monza. He scored the winning goal and was a constant threat to Monza's defence. The Portuguese winger has now scored three goals in his last four Serie A games.
Leao's good form will be a major boost to Milan as they look to challenge for the Serie A title this season. He is one of the most exciting young players in Europe and has the potential to be a key player for Milan for many years to come.
**Milan will be hoping to continue their good form when they host Sassuolo next Saturday**
Milan will be hoping to continue their good form when they host Sassuolo next Saturday. Sassuolo are a mid-table side but they have already caused problems for some of the bigger teams in Serie A this season.
Milan will need to be at their best to beat Sassuolo and maintain their good start to the season. A win would see them move top of the table, ahead of Napoli on goal difference.
**Monza will be looking to bounce back when they travel to Bologna on the same day**
Monza will be looking to bounce back from their defeat to Milan when they travel to Bologna on Saturday. Bologna are a newly promoted side but they have made a good start to life in Serie A, winning two of their opening three games.
Monza will need to be at their best to beat Bologna and get their season back on track. A win would see them move up to mid-table and give them a good platform to build on for the rest of the season.