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Alex Milne

Romelu Lukaku equals 70-year record after ex-Man Utd striker's latest feat

Romelu Lukaku has equalled an Inter Milan record after becoming the first player since 1950 to score 15 away goals in a Serie A season.

The Belgian striker, who signed in a £75m deal from Manchester United last summer, has been a hit in Italy, scoring 29 goals in all competitions.

For whatever reason, however, Lukaku seems to prefer playing away from the San Siro, and he was on target away from home again in the 3-0 win over Genoa on Sunday, scoring twice either side of an Alexis Sanchez strike to seal a comfortable win for Antonio Conte's side.

Romelu Lukaku celebrates one of his goals against Genoa (LUCA ZENNARO/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)

And in doing so he became the first Inter player since Stefano Nyers 70 years ago to score 15 away goals in a single Serie A campaign.

He will have the opportunity to break that record in Inter's one remaining away game of the season - a trip to Atalanta on August 2.

The win against Genoa just about keeps alive Inter's slim title hopes, although Juventus need just one victory from their remaining three fixtures to seal a ninth straight Scudetto.

And they could win it as early as Sunday when they take on Sampdoria at home, although they may be feeling a few nerves, with Maurizio Sarri's side having won just one of their last five games.

Inter are set to finish second in Serie A (Getty Images)

Conte certainly does not seem content with the idea of finishing runner-up, and said: "Second place is meaningless in my eyes, it's just first for losers.

"Some settle for that, but not me. I don't want my players to settle for that either."

"Every game is a test to prove that we are growing. I think this team hasn't reaped what it sowed this season, aside from securing a  Champions League  place with several rounds to spare."

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