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Roma Boss Jose Mourinho Makes Jokes Following Udinese Collapse

September 4, 2022 Marko Vrakela Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Udinese

High-flying Udinese dismantled Jose Mourinho's Roma 4-0 at the Dacia Arena to stretch their unbeaten run in Serie A to four matches. In the meantime, the Giallorossi suffered their first league defeat of the season at the worst possible moment.

Shocker in Serie A! Udinese inflicted José Mourinho one of the most brutal defeats in his career as the Bianconeri dismantled Roma 4-0 at the Dacia Arena

Udinese vs Roma 4-0: Brutal Reality Check for Mourinho and Co

September 4, 2022 Matteo Carnevale Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Udinese

Shocker in the Serie A! Udinese inflicted José Mourinho one of the most brutal defeats in his career as the Bianconeri dismantled Roma 4-0 on Sunday night. The Friulani thus reached the Giallorossi in the third place of the league table, courtesy of a magnificent poker signed by Destiny Udogie, Lazar Samardzic, Roberto Pereyra, and Sandi Lovric.

Three Points from Serie A Round Five: Leao Confirms MVP Credentials

September 4, 2022 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Inter, Juventus, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

It's been another exciting weekend in Serie A as we take a look at the three most significant takeaways from matchday five. AC won the Milan derby, Juventus looked faceless again, while Sassuolo are no longer a shadow of their former selves.

Milan rejoiced for Inter slipping up in Wednesday’s make-up game, as they are now in control of the title race with four rounds to go.

Inter CEO Marotta Delighted for Milan Skriniar’s Stay

September 4, 2022 Marko Vrakela Inter, PSG, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter CEO Beppe Marotta insists he is delighted about keeping hold of star defender Milan Skriniar despite Paris Saint-Germain's utmost effort to take him away from Serie A. The Slovakia international was PSG's top defensive target in the summer, but the defending Ligue 1 champions have failed to get the deal over the line.

It has been one hell of a day in Serie A as after weeks of low-scoring, uninspiring fixtures, Italian clubs rediscovered their scoring prowess

Serie A Saturday Action Recap: Napoli Come from Behind

September 4, 2022 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Fiorentina, Inter, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

It has been one hell of a day in Serie A as after weeks of low-scoring, uninspiring fixtures, Italian clubs rediscovered their scoring prowess. Not all of them, though, with Juventus continuing to play under every expectation early in the season.

Rafael Leao scored a brace in Milan's exciting 3-2 victory in the season's first installment of the Derby della Madonnina

Milan vs Inter Player Ratings: Rafael Leao Nets Two in Thriller

September 3, 2022 Will Presnell AC Milan, Inter, Inter Milan, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Rafael Leao stole the show in Milan's thrilling 3-2 victory over Inter in the Derby della Madonnina. With the rest of Milan's attack playing at a high level, the reigning MVP netted a brace, obliterating the visitors' disorganized backline. Few Nerazzurri players had quality performances, with Marcelo Brozovic being one of the club's few bright spots.

Milan picked from where they had left off last spring, beating Inter in the Derby di Milano for the second time in a row and passing them in the table

Milan vs Inter 3-2: Leao Leads the Way in Thrilling Derby

September 3, 2022 Matteo Carnevale AC Milan, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

Milan picked from where they had left off last spring, beating Inter in the Derby della Madonnina for the second time in a row and passing the Nerazzurri in the Serie A ranking. Today's Derby was a magnificent calcio affair, which Milan won by 3-2 as they benefited from two goals and one assist of Rafael Leao.

Fiorentina vs Juventus Player Ratings: Perin Salvages a Point

September 3, 2022 Michel Sakr Fiorentina, Italian Football, Juventus, Player Ratings, Serie A

Luka Jovic could have put the home side in the lead just before halftime, but Mattia Perin conspired with the post to deny him. Despite dominating the play, the Viola couldn't find the winner. Now let's take a look at the player ratings for the intense affair between Fiorentina and Juventus.

Fiorentina vs Juventus 1-1: Spoils Shared at the Artemio Franchi

September 3, 2022 Matteo Carnevale Fiorentina, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A

Fiorentina and Juventus shared the spoils at the Artemio Franchi Stadium on Saturday as Christian Kouame replied to Arkadiusz Milik's early strike in the Serie A round 5 opener. Goalkeeper Mattia Perin saved the Bianconeri as he pushed back a penalty from Luka Jovic in a match that basically lasted only 45 minutes.

Udinese vs Roma Preview and Lineups – Serie A Round 5

September 3, 2022 Marko Vrakela Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Udinese

Sunday's Serie A action closes out at the Dacia Arena as Udinese and Roma go head-to-head in similar circumstances. Both sides have had identical returns from their last three league outings, suggesting not much separates them ahead of the kick-off.

Milan vs Inter: Building the Best Combined XI Ahead of Big Derby

September 3, 2022 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Tactical Trends

This clash will see some of the finest Serie A stars sharing the same pitch. But what if we hypothetically merge the two squads in one combined formation. Which stars would make the cut? Here is our combined Best XI between Milan and Inter.

PSG tried to acquire Milan Skriniar until deadline day, as coach Christophe Galtier suggested, although Inter didn’t cave.

PSG Thought They Would Get Inter Star Until Last Moment

September 2, 2022 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, PSG, Serie A, Transfer Market

PSG tried to acquire Milan Skriniar until deadline day, as coach Christophe Galtier suggested, although Inter didn’t cave, as they wouldn’t have had time to sign a proper replacement. Especially with Manchester City signing Manuel Akanji. The Ligue 1 giants believed the Nerazzurri would eventually sell the Slovak.