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The story so far
At the San Siro this season Milan has managed three wins ((2-0 Vicenza, 1-0 Napoli and 4-1 Lecce), three draws (2-2 with Juventus, 3-3 with l'Atalanta and 2-2 with Inter) and a defeat (1-2 against Perugia).
Away from the Olimpico Roma have managed a staggering five wins (4-0 Lecce, 4-2 Brescia, 4-1Verona, 1-0 in the derby with Lazio and 2-0 away to Atalanta), one draw (0-0 at Perugia) and only one defeat (0-2 against Inter).
Against Inter Milan scored for their 42nd consecutive home match. The last time that the scores remained goalless was back on the 26th April 1998, 0-0 against Napoli. Since then the Rossoneri have managed 92 goals in 42 League matches at the San siro.
Past encounters
Milan and Roma have met in Milan on 65 previous occasions with the Rossoneri claiming the lions share of victories.
Milan wins 38 (the last came on the 25th October 1998, 3-2: a brace from Delvecchio, with Leonardo, Ziege and Weah able to turn things around for the home side) Draws 15 (the last, 9th January 2000, 2-2: Delvecchio, Bierhoff, Montella, José Mari). Roma wins 12 (the last 13th December 1987, assigned by the referee; whilst the last win on the pitch dates back to the 23rd March 1986, 1-0, Pruzzo).
The last meeting
The match finished 2-2 at the San Siro on the 9th January 2000. Josč Mari, who had just made his move from Atletico, scored his first goal for Milan.
Old friends
Few will forget the contribution of the current Roma manager to the successes of Milan from 1991-96, when he was the manager.
The managers
Alberto Zaccheroni and Fabio Capello have met on six previous occasions.
Zac wins 1 (Udinese 2-1 Milan, 1997-98)
Draws 3 (the last came 7th May 2000, Roma 1-1 Milan)
Capello wins 2 (the last came in 1995-96, Udinese 1-2 Milan).
One card from suspension
For Milan: Chamot, Costacurta, Giunti, Gattuso, Helveg and Maldini.
For Roma: Zebina.
