Inter thinking about Serie A title chances after Milan derby win – Moratti

ESPN FC's Janusz Michallik breaks down the Inter win in the Milan Derby, one between two greats that are now in a rebuilding phase. Former Inter president Massimo Moratti sees no reason why the Nerazzurri cannot challenge for the Serie A title this season after they beat city rivals AC Milan on Sunday night.
The 1-0 Derby della Madonnina victory was Inter's third win in a row this season, and they lead the standings after three games as the only club yet to have dropped any points.
Roberto Mancini's side already have an eight-point advantage over defending champions Juventus, and Moratti is cautiously optimistic enthusiastic…
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Roberto Mancini admits Mario Balotelli gave Inter Milan problems in win

ESPN FC's Janusz Michallik breaks down the Inter win in the Milan Derby, one between two greats that are now in a rebuilding phase. Inter Milan head coach Roberto Mancini vowed his team would keep getting better after they beat AC Milan 1-0 in the derby to go top of Serie A for the first time in five years, while adding that his rival's summer addition Mario Balotelli gave his team fits.
Fredy Guarin's strike in the 58th minute at the San Siro lifted Inter to a hard-fought win. Following the match, Mancini said: "Fredy is a great player and has fantastic quality."

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The victory was Inter's third in as many games.
"To have won…
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Fredy Guarin, Samir Handanovic lead Inter to 1-0 derby win over Milan

ESPN FC's Janusz Michallik breaks down the Inter win in the Milan Derby, one between two greats that are now in a rebuilding phase.

At the end of April last season, the smoke from the flares enveloped the silhouettes of the supporters on the Curva Nord. They were nothing more than lost souls tortured by their team's season; it was then, however, that something happened. As the Derby della Madonnina has looked like it maybe lost as a spectacle both on and off the pitch, Inter's Ultras unleashed some of the most spectacular choreography in recent memory.

It proved that the soul of this game would never be lost but instead heightened…
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Inter’s new additions acclimate to top AC Milan 1-0 in Derby della Madonnina

ESPN FC's Janusz Michallik breaks down the Inter win in the Milan Derby, one between two greats that are now in a rebuilding phase. Three quick thoughts from Inter's 1-0 win over AC Milan in the Derby della Madonnina on Sunday at the San Siro.

1. Inter win, despite orientation issues

There was plenty of movement in the Inter team, although not a great deal of direction. Ivan Perisic has only had a handful of training sessions with his new teammates — and it showed — while the same could be said for Felipe Melo. At least the Brazilian knows the Italian game, though, and he reminded us of his penchant for a physical game no…
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Superb Guarin strike gives Inter derby win

ESPN FC's Janusz Michallik breaks down the Inter win in the Milan Derby, one between two greats that are now in a rebuilding phase.
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Highlights: Internazionale 1-0 AC Milan

A goal in the second half by Fredy Guarin was the decider in Internazionale's win over AC Milan in the 'Derby della Madonnina,' with Inter Milan winning 1-0.
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Fredy Guarin’s goal helps Internazionale beat Derby rivals AC Milan

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A second-half goal from Fredy Guarin saw Inter Milan edge city rivals AC Milan on Sunday evening to pick up a third consecutive win and go clear at the top of Serie A.
The Colombian midfielder broke the deadlock in the 58th minute with a left-footed shot that beat AC Milan goalkeeper Diego Lopez.
Mario Balotelli, playing in his first league game since returning to AC Milan on loan from Liverpool, entered the action four minutes later and almost equalised in the 78th minute.
The Italian striker drilled…
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Mancini: Derby win not vital

Roberto Mancini believes a win for Inter in the Milan derby won't prove to be crucial so early into the season.
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Internazionale v AC Milan: Preview

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Inter Milan coach Roberto Mancini has stressed the importance of winning Sunday's derby against AC Milan because of the need to build momentum.The Nerazzurri have won both of their games so far, edging Atalanta 1-0 in their Serie A opener before prevailing 2-1 at promoted Carpi prior to the international break.“We need to give continuity to our results,'' Mancini said to the Italian press.“The first six or seven games of the season are always about adaptation.“But it's important to start well…
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Milan and Inter stakes high for season’s first Derby della Madonnina

Stewart Robson tips Inter to overcome a Milan team in 'disarry' in Sunday's San Siro derby.

ESPN FC's Gab Marcotti sets the stage for Sunday's Milan derby between Inter Milan and AC Milan.

Inter owner Erick Thohir has high expectations.
By last Saturday, 65,000 tickets had already been sold for the Derby della Madonnina — a measure of the heightened sense of anticipation around one of the biggest games in football. Without a trophy since 2011 and simultaneously out of Europe for the first time in 60 years, both Milan clubs decided enough was enough. They have shown renewed ambition this summer.
Inter tried to get Yaya Toure; Milan flew for talks with Carlo Ancelotti and believed they could persuade PSG striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic…
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