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Inter secures victory against Napoli as Juventus and Milan draw in Serie A

The Guardian Sport • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 12:03 PM

Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Inter secures victory against Napoli as Juventus and Milan draw in Serie A

Summary

Inter claimed a win over Napoli in a high-stakes Serie A fixture that carried the intensity of a title race classic. The result serves as a response to criticisms regarding Inter’s performance in head-to-head clashes under coach Cristian Chivu. Elsewhere in the league, Juventus and Milan played to a draw, with both clubs exhibiting persistent shortcomings despite significant investment in their squads during the summer. Chivu previously faced scrutiny for his team’s struggles against top-tier Italian opposition, including losses to Milan, Juventus, and Napoli throughout the previous campaign. Inter concluded the prior season 11 points clear at the top of the table despite those challenges in direct matchups. This latest match clarifies the current hierarchy at the top of the standings as the league schedule continues.

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By the Numbers

•Inter secured a win against Napoli in a high-stakes fixture.
•Juventus and Milan played to a draw while showing familiar team shortcomings.
•Cristian Chivu continues to manage Inter following a season where the team finished 11 points clear at the top.
•Inter previously struggled in head-to-head matches against Napoli, Milan, and Juventus.

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Inter’s victory over Napoli had the feel of a title race classic, while Juventus and Milan exposed familiar shortcomings despite their summer spending Already as the words were being spoken, Cristian Chivu started to bristle. “Scontri diretti” translates to “head-to-head clashes”. The term is commonly deployed in a football context as a shorthand for those high-stakes games between teams who are expected to finish close together in the table – much like “six-pointers” in the English game. Chivu’s Inter finished 11 points clear atop Serie A last season, his first as their head coach, but caught criticism along the way for an early Champions League exit and underperformance in some scontri diretti. Inter lost four out of six games against Napoli, Milan and Juventus. Their only win, at home to the Bianconeri, came after Alessandro Bastoni deceived a referee to get Pierre Kalulu sent off. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Nicky Bandini

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