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Inter Milan maintained their perfect record in this season's with Wednesday's 2-1 win over spirited minnows Kairat Almaty at the San Siro.

Carlos Augusto saved Inter's blushes with a thumping low drive in the 67th minute which ensured a fourth win from as many games in the league phase.

The Italians have a great chance of reaching the last 16 of Europe's elite club competition as they sit third, level on 12 points with leaders Bayern Munich and Arsenal.

Last season 16 points were enough for a top-eight finish, meaning four points from their four remaining fixtures could be enough for direct qualification.

That is good news for Inter who have a fiendish run of fixtures to close their league phase campaign, including clashes at the San Siro with Liverpool and Premier League leade

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