Mandzukic header gives Juventus victory over Inter
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Mario Mandzukic’s header earned Juventus a narrow victory over Inter Milan and extended their Serie A lead to 11 points, at least until Saturday. The Croatian striker pounced to meet Joao Cancelo’s second-half cross after Inter missed a host of good chances. Before the break, Roberto Gagliardini hit the post with a scuffed shot, while Matteo Politano failed to punish Blaise Matuidi’s error just after half-time. Napoli can narrow the gap on champions Juve when they play Frosinone.Carlo Ancelotti’s second-placed side face the 19th-placed Canarini at 14:00 GMT on Saturday.Juve’s Derby d’Italia victory means they equal the best ever start by a team after the first 15 games of a season in Europe’s top five leagues of England, Italy, Spain, France and Germany. They have matched French champions Paris St-Germain’s return of this season, with 43 points.