Reigning Scudetto holders Inter Milan and resurgent Napoli remain firmly embroiled in a breathless Serie A title race.According to La Repubblica via FCInterNews, Inter’s heavily congested fixture

Inter Milan have a chance to pile pressure on Serie A leaders Napoli when the reigning champions take on local rivals AC Milan in a derby clash which could be key to the destiny of the Scudetto.Key stats 16 - The points gap separating Inter from Milan.

Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi planned for a fast start from his side and got it as they overwhelmed visitors Monaco early on to win 3-0 and complete their pre-season goal of a place in the top eight of the Champions League table.

Rafa Benitez believes the fight for the Serie A title is close to becoming a ‘two-horse race’ as Napoli and Inter have something more than Atalanta, although La Dea still retain ‘a chance to get back in’.

Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi said his side have nothing to fear as rivals Napoli and Atalanta turn up the heat in an increasingly tight Serie A title race after a dominant 4-0 win over Lecce on Sunday.

Only three points separate table-topping Napoli from runners-up Inter after the opening 22 Serie A rounds. However, the Nerazzurri have a game in hand. Indeed, Edoardo Bove’s collapse forced the postponement of their clash against Fiorentina.

Simone Inzaghi has taken the fewest matches (332) of any coach to reach 200 wins in Serie A, surpassing Massimiliano Allegri (338)

Kolo Muani has scored on debut for Juventus but Serie A leader Napoli has come back for a 2-1 win that was inspired by Romelu Lukaku.

Champions Inter thrashed Lecce 4-0 away on Sunday to continue their hot form and remain on the heels of Serie A leaders Napoli. Goals by Davide Frattesi, Lautaro Martinez, Denzel Dumfries and Mehdi Taremi gave Simone Inzaghi's side a win that puts them within three points of Napoli with a game in hand.

Rafa Benitez is happy seeing former clubs Napoli and Inter Milan fighting for the Scudetto. The veteran coach believes the Serie A race will be a race out of the pair. “I’m happy to see them both there, fighting for this title,” Benitez told La Gazzetta dello Sport.

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