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Sampdoria Rewards beyond local pride are on the line at the Luigi Ferraris this weekend as Sampdoria look to record their first Serie A double over city rivals Genoa since 2002-03.

Luciano Spalletti Inter match-winner Keita Balde Diao offered support for his international team-mate Kalidou Koulibaly, who he called his "brother".

Álvaro Morata Martín Alvaro Morata has struggled at Chelsea since the start of 2018, and Maurizio Sarri puts that down to him having a fragile mentality.

Lazio Lazio made it six Serie A wins in a row by defeating Verona 2-0 at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday.

Stefano Pioli Inter's loanee midfielder Roberto Gagliardini said his side's 2-0 win over Empoli proves they can cope without 15-goal striker Mauro Icardi.

Daniele Croce AC Milan have two games to get through prior to their clash with Inter and young goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma is trying to keep focused.

Empoli Empoli ended their six-year absence from Serie A by earning promotion from Italy's second tier on Friday.

Champions Juventus and promoted side Frosinone were the big winners in Serie A on a dramatic day of action.

Alex Lobo Silva Serie A pacesetters Juventus are now 10 points clear thanks to a 2-0 win over Empoli, meaning the pressure will be on Roma away to Inter.

AS Roma With their grip on second spot slipping away, Rudi Garcia has called on Roma to be more effective in the final third heading into Monday's showdown with Serie A leaders Juventus.