AC Milan hits home against Empoli

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By: Manu Tournoux

AC Milan hits home against Empoli

AC Milan is off to a good start to 2024. The Rossoneri largely won on the Empoli pitch this Sunday, on the 19th day of Serie A (0-3). Ruben Loftus-Cheek opened the scoring quickly (11th), before seeing French international Olivier Giroud double the lead from the penalty spot (31st) and score his ninth goal of the season. The young Chaka Traoré ensured the victory at the very end of the match (88th) for the Milanese.

Live ranking

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Team

Pts

J

DIF

G

NOT

D

BP

B.C.

3

Milan
Milan

39

19

15

12

3

4

35

20

19

Empoli
Empoli

13

19

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3

4

12

10

33

This success allows Stefano Pioli’s men to return to the top positions. AC Milan are third with 39 points, four points behind second-placed Juventus Turin (with a game in hand) and nine points ahead of first-place Inter Milan. For its part, Empoli sinks into the red zone and is in 19th place with 13 points.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.