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By Alasdair Mackenzie
ROME (Reuters) – Edin Dzeko scored his first goal at home in almost a year to secure AS Roma's 1-0 win over Udinese, who placed them fourth in Serie A.
Claudio Ranieri's team is two points clear of AC Milan, who will face Lazio later on Saturday in last place in the Champions League.
However, Milan and Atalanta, who host Empoli on Monday, will overtake the Roma in the standings if they win their matches for the next two days.
Dzeko scored in the middle of the second half to score his eighth goal of the season in the league, his first goal in Rome since his double against Chievo last April.
Roma are fourth with 54 points, Milan and Atalanta with 52 points, while Lazio have 49 points and two games in hand against rivals.
(Report by Alasdair Mackenzie, edited by Pritha Sarkar)
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