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Inter vs Cagliari 4-0: Nerazzurri Move Top of the Table

December 12, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Cagliari, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

The chase is over: Inter are the new Serie A leaders after completing a comfortable 4-0 dismantling of poor 19th-placed Cagliari. The Nerazzurri made short work of Walter Mazzarri's Rossoblu with a brace from Lautaro Martinez - who also took the luxury of missing a penalty - and two beautiful goals from Alexis Sanchez and Hakan Calhanoglu.

Napoli vs Empoli 0-1: Bizarre Cutrone Goal Shocks Spalletti

December 12, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Empoli, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A

Empoli collected another illustrious Serie A scalp as they shocked Napoli at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium thanks to a bizarre Patrick Cutrone goal. Aurelio Andreazzoli's Toscani - perhaps the most impressive surprise package in the Italian top-flight so far - defended their lead to the death to grab their eighth league win and position themselves in the seven spot in the table.

Headlines are often depicting Jose Mourinho as a 'past it' manager, but can he shove those words back down journalists throats with Roma?

Roma Will Seek Reinforcements in January

December 12, 2021 Marko Vrakela Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Roma boss Jose Mourinho has admitted the Stadio Olimpico powerbrokers may intervene in the January transfer market to 'give more balance to the team.' It's not been the best of starts for the Special One in Rome, as his side head into the business end of the year trailing fourth-placed Atalanta by nine points.

Serie A teams will not sign players from Ukraine and Russia after all. The Italian Football Association had quickly adopted FIFA's special ruling.

Serie A Round 17 Expected Lineups – An Odd Genoa Derby

December 12, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Cagliari, Empoli, Fiorentina, Genoa, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Salernitana, Sampdoria, Sassuolo, Serie A, Spezia, Torino, Udinese, Venezia

Serie A are back to their regularly programmed schedule following a three-game week. However, Round 17 does not feature any head-to-head clash at the top of the standings. Milan will face Udinese away, Inter will host Cagliari while Napoli will look to bounce against Empoli.

Stefano Pioli Gives His Verdict of Milan Season Following Atalanta Game

‘Milan Are Conceding Silly Goals’ – Stefano Pioli

December 12, 2021 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Udinese

Stefano Pioli has lashed out at Milan's sloppy build-up play following another rookie mistake from Ismael Bennacer in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Udinese. It becomes annoying how many times the Rossoneri have given away cheap goals in Serie A this season.

Massimiliano Allegri Slams Juventus Mentality Following Venezia Draw

December 11, 2021 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Venezia

Massimiliano Allegri has blamed Juventus' lack of consistency following a lackluster 1-1 draw at newly-promoted Venezia. Problems continue to mount on the record-time Italian champions as they face the prospect of falling nine points behind the coveted top-four places.

A breakaway goal from Beto seemed to give Udinese the win, but a late Zlatan Ibrahimovic strike rescued Milan from certain defeat

Udinese vs Milan 1-1: Zlatan Saves the Day Again

December 11, 2021 Will Presnell AC Milan, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Udinese

It was apparent from the start that the hosts would challenge the Rossoneri. Stefano Pioli decided to play several backup players, and Udinese promptly took advantage of the lineup. Milan was unable to create in the midfield, and Brahim Diaz had perhaps the worst game of his career, being dispossessed 5 times.

Nicolo Barella Tipped to Become New Inter Captain

December 11, 2021 Marko Vrakela Inter, Serie A

Former Cagliari coach Massimo Rastelli has named Nicolo Barella as a potential candidate to earn Inter's captain's armband in the future. Current skipper Samir Handanovic, 37, is well in the autumn of his playing career, meaning the Nerazzurri will soon have to choose a new leader.

Fiorentina star Dusan Vlahovic on The Cusp of Making Serie A History

December 11, 2021 Marko Vrakela Fiorentina, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Fiorentina star Dusan Vlahovic continues to write history following another jaw-dropping Serie A performance. The sought-after striker scored another top-flight brace as La Viola thrashed newly-promoted Salernitana 4-0 at Artemio Franchi.

Juventus Working on Signing Household Ligue 1 Striker

December 11, 2021 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Paris Saint Germain, Serie A, Transfer Market

Paris Saint-Germain's Mauro Icardi could return to Serie A in January as his wife-agent Wanda Nara reportedly met with the Juventus chiefs over a potential loan move. The ex-Inter striker has tumbled down the pecking order at the Parc des Princes since Lionel Messi's arrival in the summer and is looking for a way out.

Inter will be among the contenders to capture Paulo Dybala, but their pursuit will not be easy. His entourage will open talks with multiple teams.

Venezia vs Juventus 1-1 – Dybala Injured Again

December 11, 2021 Will Presnell Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Venezia

The visitors overwhelmed Venezia in the first half, dominating possession and earning a lead at halftime. However, the second half was a completely different story, as tactical changes allowed the underdogs to split points with their opponents. Sergio Romero was in top form for Venezia, making several key saves.

Serie A Matchday 16 – Saturday Preview

December 11, 2021 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Fiorentina, Juventus, Salernitana, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Udinese, Venezia

Another exciting Serie A weekend is about to get started and it's time to preview Saturday's matches. From Fiorentina's home meeting with basement boys Salernitana to Milan's trip to underperforming Udinese, Saturday offers some intriguing match-ups.