Giroud and Milan win at Empoli

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By: Manu Tournoux

Giroud and Milan win at Empoli

Quiet Sunday for AC Milan, winner at Empoli (0-3) including a penalty goal from Olivier Giroud.

The year 2024 is off to a good start for AC Milan. After an easy success against Cagliari this week in the Italian Cup, the Rossoneri did not tremble to win on the field of Empoli (0-3), this Sunday, as part of the 19th day of Serie A .

On a good cross from Rafael Leao, Ruben Loftus-Cheek opened the scoring (11th), then Olivier Giroud took advantage of a penalty conceded by the locals to score his first goal in four matches (31st). At the end of the match, the young Chaka Traoré benefited from a counter perfectly led by Cristian Pulisic to score his first goal in the championship (88th).

In the standings, AC Milan consolidates its third place with now six points ahead of Fiorentina, beaten on Saturday at Sassuolo.

Manu Tournoux

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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.