Empoli

Stevan Jovetic Serie A leaders Inter begin the second half of their Scudetto bid with a trip to in-form Empoli this week.

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.

Ivan Gattuso AC Milan head coach Gennaro Gattuso has suggested star striker Gonzalo Higuain could miss their match with Empoli due to injury.

Cristiano Ronaldo Juventus had Cristiano Ronaldo to thank for seeing off plucky Empoli with two goals after half-time.

Alberto Gilardino Alberto Gilardino has left Palermo to join Empoli on a two-year deal, the Serie A club have announced.

Stefano Pioli Mauro Icardi was suspended for Inter's clash with Empoli, and Stefano Pioli was pleased to see his side win 2-0 in his absence.

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.

Massimiliano Allegri Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri has described his side's recent away form as a "disaster".

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.