Inter Milan and Napoli both took centre stage on a decisive Serie A night, but with very different outcomes.
Inter will be without one of their key midfielders for the Champions League clash with Arsenal after confirming Hakan Calhanoglu has suffered a calf injury that is expected to keep him sidelined for three weeks.
Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti praised his team's effort after a 5‑0 win over Cremonese at the Allianz Stadium on Monday but insisted they are still not on the same level as Inter Milan or Napoli.
Antonio Conte was sent off after a furious reaction to a VAR penalty decision, but Napoli responded with courage and quality to earn a 2-2 draw against Inter Milan at San Siro, with Scott McTominay scoring twice to rescue a point.
Massimiliano Allegri has praised his AC Milan side for their "wonderful effort" after they were held to a dramatic 1‑1 Serie A draw by Genoa at the San Siro on Thursday.
Aleksandar Kolarov stepped into the spotlight after Inter Milan's 3-1 win over Bologna on Sunday, praising captain Lautaro Martinez for his leadership and standards as the Nerazzurri returned to the top of the Serie A table.