Inter edges ever closer to title glory

MILAN — Inter Milan took another step toward the Serie A title on Monday with a straightforward 2-0 win over struggling Empoli which maintained its 14-point lead at the top of the league.

Federico Dimarco put Inter ahead after five minutes at the San Siro before substitute Alexis Sanchez sealed the points in front of delighted home fans with nine minutes remaining.

Monday's comfortable victory left Inter needing just 11 more points from eight matches to beat second-placed AC Milan to a 20th Italian league crown.