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" The race for the Scudetto is back in the melting pot after AC Milan's terrific comeback against Lazio, coupled with Juventus' surprise defeat at Palermo, cut the gap at the top of Serie A to just two points. Two defeats in a row has seen the Bianconeri relinquish what had looked like becoming an unassailable lead at the summit at a time when a seemingly bedraggled Milan have recaptured their form.

The Andriy Shevchenko-inspired 2-1 win over the Biancoceleste came a week after Messina had been torn apart 4-1 by Carlo Ancelotti's side. Self-doubt seems to have crept into the Juve squad, who have failed to score in the last two games, just when cool heads were needed.

The Rossoneri certainly have the momentum as the business end of the campaign looms. But that has not stopped the teams' critics coming to the surface. Jaap Stam, who gave away a soft penalty against Lazio while playing in an unfamiliar right-back position, has bore the brunt of the abuse. The former Holland international's recent performances have come under the microscope - but Stam, who has had his injury problems this season, feels the stick attributed to him is unfair.Stam recognises how hard it will be for Milan to retain their Scudetto crown - but he feels the squad have the ability to do it.

"We are the champions and everyone wants to beat us. But we want to win every game until the end of the season."

Milan, who enjoy good relations with Sunday's opponents Reggina, will be without Andrea Pirlo for the trip. The cultured defensive midfielder picked up a leg injury during Italy's friendly with Russia on Wednesday and is receiving treatment for the problem.

Shevchenko should earn a recall to Ancelotti's starting XI following his match-turning substitute's performance against Lazio although fellow striker Filippo Inzaghi is still not fully match-fit. Reggina, undefeated in seven, are in the middle of a fine run of form and have made a habit of upsetting the odds against the Serie A pacesetters. They were the first side to defeat Juventus this season, and they held unbeaten Internazionale to a draw last month. They have enjoyed some luck on the injury front in recent weeks and could go into the tussle unchanged from the side that drew 3-3 against Siena last weekend. Despite the recent two consecutive wins, for Milan this match might be something of a banana skin as the Amaranti have been doing quite well recently. At home Reggina also defeated Juventus and held Inter to a goalless draw so it should come to no surprise if they do manage to hold the Rossoneri as well - At odds of 9/2 for a home win I'm going for another shock today.

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