Inter Milan 2-1 Genoa: Alexis Sanchez and Kristjan Asllani goals move Inter 15 points clear in Serie A

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 win 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.