Serie A
AC Milan – Napoli: Clinical Counterattack Edges Napoli Past Milan (0-1)
In a battle of matching 4-2-3-1 shapes, a balanced contest was played out. Despite some issues in their press, Napoli stifled much of the Milan chance
Internazionale – Atalanta Bergamo: Inter Snatch Win In Lacklustre Display (1-0)
Atalanta’s press proved a tough obstacle for Inter to deal with in their similar shapes. And although Inter’s striking duo always posed a threat when given
Juventus – Lazio Roma: Juventus Takes Huge Win Despite Absences (3-1)
A series of injuries forced Andrea Pirlo to present an improvised first eleven and some new tactical ideas. After the initial twenty minutes of sloppiness, Juventus’
AS Roma – AC Milan: Milan’s Press Does The Trick (1-2)
Roma could have scored in the very first minute due to Milan’s passive pressing. As the game went along, Milan turned out to be the better
AC Milan – Internazionale: Front Two Leads The Way In Commanding Inter Display (0-3)
An early goal set the tone as Inter put on a complete performance to grab control of the title race. The 5-3-2 Inter block managed to
Napoli – Juventus: Problematic Juventus Fall To Unimpressive Napoli (1-0)
Gennaro Gattuso’s buildup ideas combined with a sloppy Juventus press helped Napoli start the match better and create some important chances. In the second half, Juventus’
Juventus – AS Roma: Roma’s Positive Play Succumbs To Sharp Juventus (2-0)
Roma brought some positive and effective buildup play on this away trip, but despite playing through Juventus’ pressure regularly, they were turned away by a stubborn
Fiorentina – Internazionale: Inter Reach The Summit (0-2)
Inter came into the game knowing a win would see them move to the top of the table. Though Fiorentina made some smart tweaks to their
Atalanta Bergamo – Lazio Roma: Lazio Grab A Key Win Over Vulnerable Atalanta (1-3)
Lazio opening proceedings with a stunning goal allowed them to sit back more in their 5-3-2 block to fend off Atalanta. Uncharacteristically, the hosts were fairly
Sampdoria – Juventus: Pirlo’s Men Take An Important Win Against Harmless Sampdoria (0-2)
In their attempt to keep on putting pressure to the two Milan sides in their title hunt, Juventus took an important win in Genoa. Claudio Ranieri