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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.

Gianluigi Buffon Paulo Dybala may benefit from a match out of the starting XI after a tough start to the season, says Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri.

Stefano Pioli Joao Mario's second-half strike proved crucial as Inter maintained their winning streak with a 1-0 victory over Palermo on Sunday.

Guillermo Barros Schelotto Former Lanus coach Guillermo Barros Schelotto has been appointed coach of Palermo.

Fiorentina edged ahead of Inter at the top of Serie A, where Juventus continued their recovery and Napoli thrashed Milan 4-0.

Josip Ilicic scored twice to help Fiorentina move top of Seria A ahead of Inter's trip to Empoli on Wednesday.

Francesco Totti Roma legend Francesco Totti made it three crucial goals in two games as he inspired a late comeback to seal a 3-2 win over Torino.

Lazio A second-half double from captain Stefano Mauri fired Lazio to a 3-0 win over Atalanta and third place in Serie A.

In the clash of Serie A's form sides, Gonzalo Higuain gave Napoli a slender victory over Fiorentina, while Sassuolo beat Lazio.

Napoli Spanish forward Jose Callejon believes Napoli can leapfrog Roma into second place in Serie A before the end of the season.