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maltatoday, WEDNESDAY, 29 APRIL 2015 20 THE Bianconeri are 14 points clear of Lazio at the top of the standings with six games remaining but have lost some momentum with two defeats in their last three Serie A games. Juve have not lost at home all season and their coach, Massimiliano Al- legri, wants to clinch the title as soon as possible with his side also in the Champions League semi-finals and the Coppa Italia final. "We are focused because we need four more points to be mathematical- ly certain," Allegri said to the Italian press. "Now we must get back to win- ning ways to secure the three points which would leave us just one short of winning the scudetto." If Juve win and Lazio fail to beat bottom-side Parma in their game on Wednesday, the Bianconeri will retain the title, their first under Allegri. However, Allegri expects a stern test. "Tomorrow will be a very difficult game because Fiorentina always play well and are a difficult opponent," he said. "Fiorentina will want to make up for their recent defeats. "Fiorentina have had a good sea- son and have also done very well in the Europa League, making it to the semi-finals of the competition." Juve, who lost 2-1 at Torino in Sun- day's derby, are without defender Leonardo Bonucci, who must serve a one-match ban. Fiorentina will have plenty of in- centive to beat Juve in their own sta- dium. The Viola did just that in the first leg of their Coppa Italia semi-final but then crashed to a 3-0 defeat at home and exited the competition. Vincenzo Montella's side has not been the same since with three losses in their last five games in all competi- tions. Last weekend's 3-1 home reverse to Cagliari was Fiorentina's third- straight defeat in Serie A and dropped the Florence outfit to sixth place. Fiorentina are one point and one place adrift of Sampdoria, who are fifth and hold the last Europa League qualifying spot. "The Europa League has taken a lot of energy from us," Montella said. "The important thing is that we don't lose balance and determination." The Viola have struggled in front of goal, scoring just once in their last three league games. Sport SPORTTODAY FOOTBALL Zlatan and Blanc will stay at PSG - Chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi Paris Saint-Germain manager Laurent Blanc and star players Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Edinson Cavani and Javier Pastore will all be staying at the club next season, according to the club's owner PSG are in a battle with Lyon to retain their Ligue 1 title and are in contention to win both French domestic cups. But their Champions League quarter-final defeat to Barcelona once again raised questions over personnel at the Parc des Princes. Despite this, in an interview with French newspaper Le Parisien, chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi has said he is not considering making wholesale changes. Asked if Blanc would still be in charge as coach for next season, Al-Khelaifi said: "Yes, of course," adding the criticisms that had been placed on him were "unfair". Turning to Ibrahimovic, Al- Khelaifi said the Sweden interna- tional would see out the final year of his contract. "The matter is not even up for debate," he added. "He will be stay- ing for us for next season, and that is for sure. And that goes for Javier Pastore too." Finally, Al-Khelaifi reiterated he would not even listen to any trans- fer offers made for Cavani. He did agree that there would be some team changes for next season and confirmed that there had been talks with Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba, who has also attracted at- tention from other 'big clubs'. Paris Saint-Germain manager Laurent Blanc and Zlatan Ibrahimovic Juventus want title wrapped up Juventus will look to get their Serie A title march going once again when they host Fiorentina tonight Massimiliano Allegri is expecting a tough time against Fiorentina