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Tops and Flops of Serie A Round 28: Milan Shatter Napoli Aura

April 3, 2023 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Tactical Trends

In this weekly column, we often try to include as many clubs as possible for variety's sake, but the Tops and Flops of Serie A Round 28 will be inevitably dominated by the enchanting Rossoneri and the bewildered Partenopei.

Full Predictions for Serie A Round 28: Can Milan Derail Napoli Train?

March 31, 2023 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Tactical Trends

Napoli are already on the cusp of sealing a historic Scudetto title, but the reigning Serie A champions Milan will try to derail their charge in the biggest of Round 28. Elsewhere, the other top sides will resume their open melee for European spots. So we'll attempt to predict the outcomes of what should be thrilling weekend in Calcio.

Tops and Flops of Serie A Round 27: Napoli Soar, Milan Falter

March 20, 2023 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Tactical Trends

Once again, Napoli consolidated their superiority over the rest of the pool by brushing Torino aside away from home. Therefore, we must distinguish between Luciano Spalletti's band of extraordinary stars and their mortal foes as we recognize the best and worst performers from Round 27 in our latest edition from Serie A Tops and Flops.

Full Predictions for Serie A Round 27: Inter Host Juve, Romans Clash Heads

March 17, 2023 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Tactical Trends

Serie A will pull out the big guns before fading away for a couple of weeks, with two MAJOR back-to-back showdowns on Sunday. So who will prevail in the two big tilts? And how about the other eight fixtures of Round 27? Here are our full predictions for what should be a fascinating Serie A weekend.

Tops and Flops of Serie A Round 26: Daniel Maldini Stuns Inter

March 14, 2023 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Atalanta, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Tactical Trends

After enduring several snoozefests last weekend, the Calcio goods repaid its leal subjects with a fabulous round of fixtures. The action featured a major upset on Friday night and two fascinating goalfests on Sunday. So let's recap the most interesting events of the Italian football weekend by recognizing the Tops and Flops from Serie A Round 26.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia gets routinely linked to top clubs, most recently Manchester City, but there’s nothing tangible on the table.

Full Predictions for Serie A Round 26: Napoli Looking to Bounce Back

March 10, 2023 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Atalanta, Fiorentina, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Tactical Trends

Aside from the showdown between Napoli and Atalanta, this round won't feature top clashes, but you can never rule out shocking upsets when desperate bottom-of-the-table sides meet larger opponents. So here are our predictions for all ten fixtures from Serie A Round 26.

Lazio chief Lotito has so far backed Sarri and Igli Tare with their decisions, with the club seemingly preparing themselves for a busy transfer period.

Tops and Flops of Serie A Round 25: Sarri Derails Napoli

March 6, 2023 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Tactical Trends

This matchday still had its moments, including a couple of surprising results and some banger goals. As usual, we'll wrap up the most interesting action in our own way, while recognizing the best and worst performers of the weekend. So here are our Tops and Flops from Serie A Round 25.

Paul Pogba was set to return versus Sampdoria but got hurt again. The midfielder had been excluded from the squad list versus Freiburg for tardiness.

Full Predictions for Serie A Round 25: Roma and Juventus in Capital Clash

March 3, 2023 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Fiorentina, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Tactical Trends

Following the surprising twists and turns that ensued last weekend, predicting the outcomes of Calcio fixtures is becoming an increasingly daunting task. This weekend begins with an intriguing clash between Napoli and their hosts Lazio, but the biggest showdown of the round will occur on Sunday night when Roma host Juventus at the Olimpico Stadium.

Jose Mourinho was sent to the stands as he watched his Roma side suffer a 2-1 defeat away to Cremonese at the Stadio Giovanni Zini.

Tops and Flops of Serie A Round 24: Mourinho Chaos in Cremona

March 2, 2023 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Atalanta, Fiorentina, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Tactical Trends

Following a thrilling weekend in Italian football, Napoli took advantage of Inter's defeat in Bologna to open an 18-point gap with the chasing pack. So while the Partenopei already have one hand on the coveted Scudetto trophy, the rest of the table remains intriguing. So here are our tops and flops from Serie A Round 24.

Forget the Scudetto: Napoli Must Aim for Unprecedented Winning Dynasty

February 26, 2023 Michel Sakr Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Tactical Trends

while Luciano Spalletti's men are sweeping aside opponents left and right, an entire city is holding its breath, waiting to celebrate their first league title since the glory days of Diego Armando Maradona. Nevertheless, the imminent euphoric celebrations must not divert the club's sight away from a potential bigger prize: an unprecedented winning dynasty in southern Italy.

Full Predictions for Serie A Round 24: Milan Host Atalanta plus Turin Derby

February 24, 2023 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Atalanta, Fiorentina, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Tactical Trends

On the back of a rare clean sweep in European competitions, the morale in the Italian peninsula is sky-high. But how will Calcio's representatives cope with the packed schedule? Here are our full predictions for Serie A 24 which will feature an anticipated meeting between Milan and Atalanta, in addition to the famous Deby della Mole.

Milan have marched at a fast pace in 2024, which could help Stefano Pioli stay put for at least another campaign. He has some backers inside the club.

Tops and Flops of Serie A Round 23: Pioli Revives Milan

February 21, 2023 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Atalanta, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Tactical Trends

In the absence of top showdowns, the Italian big boys took the opportunity to collect three points during the weekend. With the exception of Atalanta's home defeat to Lecce, the results were mostly expected, while the action varied between entertaining affairs and scrappy showings. So let's identify the Tops and Flops from Serie A Round 23.

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