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Lazio Serie A resumes with a bang this weekend following the international break, with Lazio hoping to leapfrog city rivals Roma into second position in the league standings.

Juventus Juventus took advantage of Roma's slip-up by recording a 2-0 win over Palermo to restore their lead at the top of Serie A to three points.

Juventus Juventus took charge at the top of Serie A by beating title rivals Roma 3-2 on Sunday, while Fiorentina eased past under-fire Inter.

Anderson de Carvalho Andrade Inter's late surge for a UEFA Europa League place continued with a 2-1 win over Lazio, while Cesena's relegation was confirmed.

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.

Stefan Savic Inter's Juan Jesus and Fiorentina defender Stefan Savic have received four-match bans after elbowing opponents.

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

Juventus Serie A champions Juventus were held to a dour 0-0 pre-season friendly draw by top-flight newcomers Cesena on Wednesday.

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.