Inter Milan 2-1 Genoa: Alexis Sanchez and Kristjan Asllani goals ...

Alexis Sanchez's goal against Genoa was his third of the season for Inter

Inter Milan moved 15 points clear at the top of Serie A with victory over Genoa.

Kristjan Asllani's strike and an Alexis Sanchez penalty, after Nicolo Barella was fouled inside the box, put the hosts 2-0 up inside 38 minutes.

Johan Vasquez pulled one back after half-time, but Inter held on to record their ninth successive league win.

The result, also their 12th in a row in all competitions, moved them 15 points above second-placed Juventus.

Inter have now won 23 of their 27 Serie A games this season, with their solitary defeat coming back in September.

They have not dropped points since a 1-1 draw against Genoa on 29 December.