Key Takeaways
- Lazio and Inter Milan share top spot in Serie A after Lazio's 3-1 win over Monza.
- Roma, Juventus, and Milan all failed to win, dropping points.
- Cagliari's draw with Juventus keeps them in fourth place.
Lazio and Inter Milan are now level on points at the top of Serie A, following Lazio's 3-1 victory over Monza on Sunday. The win for Lazio, who are still unbeaten, secured them a fifth consecutive victory in six matches, matching Inter's 16 points.
Meanwhile, Roma, Juventus, and AC Milan all failed to secure wins, leaving them two points behind the leaders. Roma's match against Como ended in a 0-0 stalemate, with Donyell Malen's red card overshadowing the result. AC Milan were held to a 1-1 draw by Sassuolo, while Juventus managed a 1-1 draw with Cagliari, thanks to a late equaliser from Randal Kolo Muani.
Under the guidance of Gennaro Gattuso, Lazio's strong start to the season continued, with the team maintaining their unbeaten record. Gattuso emphasized the need to focus on each match, stating, 'We can’t look at the standings, otherwise we will get dizzy. We have to take it day by day.'
Despite their impressive form, Lazio's home matches have been sparsely attended due to ongoing fan protests against owner Claudio Lotito, leading to a stadium boycott.
In Sardinia, Cagliari's defensive prowess kept them in fourth place, with a 1-1 draw against Juventus. The match saw Daniel Maldini, son of AC Milan legend Paolo, score for the fourth time in a row to mark his 25th birthday. However, the match ended in a fracas as opposing coaches Fabio Pisacane and Luciano Spalletti were shown red cards.
Ruben Amorim's AC Milan maintained their unbeaten start but were held to a 1-1 draw, with the breakthrough coming in the 63rd minute when Luka Modric slipped in Adrien Rabiot to score the only goal.
The results leave Roma in third place, two points behind the leaders, while Juventus remain in sixth, two points above them. AC Milan, with four points behind the leaders, are in fifth place.
The ongoing drama in Serie A continues to unfold, with each match bringing new twists and turns in the league standings.
We can’t look at the standings, otherwise we will get dizzy. We have to take it day by day.
Gattuso, Manager of Lazio
