Carpi

Kevin-Prince Boateng Milan new boy Kevin-Prince Boateng has demanded improvement ahead of the Coppa Italia quarter-final versus Carpi.

One week after being replaced at the top of Serie A by Roma, Fiorentina returned to pole position with a comprehensive win over Frosinone.

Gonzalo Higuaín Napoli remain just three points behind Juventus at the Serie A summit after a hard-fought 1-0 win over Palermo.

Juventus' early-season struggles seem a distant memory after they racked up a fourth consecutive Serie A victory by beating Palermo.

There were home wins for Juventus, Empoli and Chievo in Serie A, but yet more misery for AC Milan as they were held by Hellas Verona.

Rodrigo Sebastian Palacio There was no place for new signing Jeison Murillo in Inter's side for their 4-2 friendly win over Carpi.

Roma suffered a shock penalty shootout defeat to Spezia in the last 16 of the Coppa Italia, where holders Juventus, Napoli and Carpi won.

Gonzalo Higuaín Gonzalo Higuain is at "the centre of the world" for Napoli, according to head coach Maurizio Sarri.

Appearing in the top flight for the first time ever this season, underdogs Carpi upset in-form Torino, while Chievo dropped points at home.

Fabrizio Castori Just six games into their first season in Serie A, Carpi are looking for a new coach.