Inter stretch lead
Serie A champions Inter Milan started the new year with a 1-0 win over Chievo to stretch their lead over AC Milan, who face Genoa later Wednesday, to 11 points.
Inter were deprived of a number of midfield stars, handing a rare start to want away French midfielder Patrick Vieira who is being tipped to move to Manchester City.
However their absences due to injury proved no major handicap and striker Mario Balotelli gave Jose Mourinho's side a welcome lead when he struck on the counter in the 12th minute.
Inter were given little trouble for the remainder of the match and pocketed the three points to sit on 42 in total after 18 games.
Milan, with England star David Beckham back for the first game of his loan spell from LA Galaxy, host Genoa at the San Siro where they will be favourites to claim the spoils in the day's late match.
Juventus sit in third, a point adrift of Milan, and face Parma away at 1600 GMT when the rest of Serie A will also be in action.
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