"AC Milan's unbeaten streak was ended by Parma at San Siro on Sunday, and now the Scudetto dream has probably vanished for good. As La Gazzetta dello Sport (seen below) report, Massimiliano Allegri's pre-match calculation was that Milan needed to win 12 of their last 13 games to catch Inter and win the title. After losing to Parma, that means they need 36 points out of 36, with the defeat permitted already gone."
"Either Inter suddenly collapses, or the Scudetto race is virtually over as of yesterday. The loss against the Gialloblu drops Milan to ten points behind the Nerazzurri and could reopen the fight for a top four spot yet, all after the 2-2 draw in Parma earlier in the season too. Add to this Gabbia's warm-up injury and the nasty Loftus-Cheek collision that led to him being stretchered off in a neck brace, nothing went right on the night for Milan."
AC Milan's unbeaten run ended with a defeat by Parma at San Siro, removing the margin for error in the title chase. Massimiliano Allegri estimated Milan needed to win 12 of their final 13 matches; the Parma loss now means 36 points from 36 would be required and likely ends Scudetto hopes unless Inter collapses. The defeat drops Milan ten points behind Inter and may reopen the battle for a top-four place. The match featured injuries: Gabbia's warm-up withdrawal and Loftus-Cheek being stretchered off. Tactical criticism focused on persisting with a 3-5-2 without a striker against Parma's 5-3-2 deep block.
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