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Tops and Flops of Serie A Round 13: Uncatchable Thuram, Unwatchable Milan-Juventus

AC Milan, Atalanta, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Tactical Trends Leave a comment
With a couple of major showdowns on the card, much was expected from Serie A Round 13. Needless to say, the action this weekend generally fell off the mark, especially in the top clashes. That being said, the round still had its moments, including some scintillating showings from the likes of Inter and Atalanta.
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Cagliari players celebrate scoring against Milan

Tops and Flops of Serie A Round 12: Cagliari & Milan Produce Stellar Show

AC Milan, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Tactical Trends Leave a comment
While the weekend action was perhaps expected to reveal the identity of the ultimate Scudetto favorite, instead, we ended with a Top Six separated by two clubs. So let's recap the most significant events in a matchday packed with scorchers and razor-tight contests in our latest edition of the Serie A Tops and Flops.
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Galatasaray are testing the waters to see whether they could sign another Serie A ace, as they are chasing after Paulo Dybala.

Tops and Flops of Serie A Round 10: Lazio Soar, Roma Awakened?

AC Milan, Atalanta, Fiorentina, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Tactical Trends
Napoli cemented themselves as a genuine title contender at the expense of a perplexed Milan, while Juventus continue to bleed points against lowly opposition. So let's recap the most significant action from the solitary midweek round of the season while enlisting the Tops and Flops from Serie A Round 10.
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Francisco Conceicao, Inter vs Juventus

Tops and Flops of Serie A Round 9: Inter & Juventus Delight, Bove Haunts Roma

AC Milan, Atalanta, Fiorentina, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Tactical Trends
Inter and Juventus wrote history in a Derby d'Italia for the ages, while Roma completely faltered in Florence and Atalanta reminded the world why they remain one of the most feared sides in the peninsula. So let's discuss the action of the eventful Serie A weekend while identifying the Tops and Flops from Serie A Round 9.
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The first portion of the season ended with Napoli at the top of the table, which is a surprise considering what happened last season.

Tops and Flops of Serie A Round 8: Juventus, Napoli & Milan Duo Revive ‘Corto Muso’

AC Milan, Fiorentina, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Tactical Trends
Admittedly, this wasn't the most captivating Serie A weekend, but it still left us with several talking points and a host of heroes and villains. So let's recap the most significant actions from Serie A Round 8 while shedding some light on the weekend's Tops and Flops.
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De Gea, Serie A Round 7

Tops and Flops of Serie A Round 7: Sensational De Gea Thwarts Milan

AC Milan, Atalanta, Fiorentina, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Tactical Trends
After another captivating weekend, it feels as if the Serie A campaign is beginning to hit its stride. Unfortunately, the action will be interrupted by an untimely international break, but at least we were treated to a heavy three-day meal that included nerve-wracking contests, astonishing goals and some good old-fashioned Calcio controversy. So let's recap the most relevant moments of the weekend while identifying the Tops and Flops from Serie A Round 7.
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Conte, Fabregas

Top 3 Stories to Follow in Serie A Round 7: Special Chelsea Reunion

AC Milan, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Tactical Trends
After six rounds of action, the Serie A table remains an unsolved jigsaw. Therefore, we can expect confusion to reign supreme for at least another few weeks, but perhaps this weekend could provide a bit more clarity on some fronts. So here are three stories to keep an eye on during what should be a compelling Round 7 of Serie A.
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Napoli invested big to shore up their midfield late in the window, signing Scott McTominay from Manchester United and Billy Gilmour from Brighton.

Tops and Flops of Serie A Round 6: Pragmatic Conte Guides Napoli to the Summit

AC Milan, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Tactical Trends
With 33 goals scored across the board, FOUR encounters ending 3-2 and some fabulous scorchers here and there, picking the best displays of the matchday won't be an easy task. Nevertheless, we'll try our recap to recap the mesmerizing action as best as we can while acknowledging the standout performers from Serie A Round 6 in this special edition of the Tops and Flops. 
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De Rossi, Roma

Roma Ditch De Rossi Again – The Inevitable Downfall of the Prince that Was Promised

Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Tactical Trends
In the less-than-perfect world we live in, not all love stories are meant to have a happy ending. And more often than not, a rekindled relationship will suffer the same unsavory fate of its predecessor. And yet, few can avoid the lure of their first love. This, in a nutshell, is the story of Roma and its beloved hero Daniele De Rossi.
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Kvaratskhelia, Lukaku, Napoli, Serie A

Tops and Flops of Serie A Round 4: Milan Roar, Lukaku and Kvara Connect

AC Milan, Atalanta, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Tactical Trends
Napoli and Milan thrashed their opponents by four unanswered goals, while Inter and Roma had to settle for unsatisfying draws, and let's not forget about two absolutely wonderful encounters in Bergamo and Parma. So let's try to recap the action as best as we can while enlisting the Tops and Flops of Serie A Round 4.
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