Overview
- Inter beat Bologna 3-1 at San Siro with goals from Zielinski, Lautaro Martínez and Thuram, securing a fifth straight league win and the lead on 39 points (+1 on Milan, +2 on Napoli).
- Napoli won 2-0 away to Lazio for a fourth consecutive 2-0 across competitions, staying within a point of Milan as Conte’s side controlled the match despite multiple absences.
- Multiple outlets now frame the scudetto as a three-team contest featuring Inter, Napoli and Milan after all three recorded weekend victories.
- Fiorentina edged Cremonese 1-0 on Kean’s 92nd‑minute finish after a first‑half VAR reversal of a home penalty, with new arrival Solomon initiating the decisive action.
- Juventus face a short‑term center‑forward shortage with Vlahović out until March, prompting reports of January options as debate grows over the need for a true No. 9.