This week in Serie A · 1 October 2026
Serie A: Roma, Inter and Lazio locked together as Malen fires and coaches fall
Three clubs on 13 points, a Dutch striker in the form of his life, Amorim’s Milan unbeaten and three coaching changes in September.
By the SitesNG Sports Desk · Published 1 October 2026
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1 October 2026
The story
Three-way tie. Roma, Inter and Lazio are level on 13 points after five games. Gian Piero Gasperini’s Roma and Cristian Chivu’s Inter drew 2-2 in Rome on 19 September.
Malen leads the way. Donyell Malen has six goals, including a hat-trick in the 4-0 win over Fiorentina, and was named Serie A Player of the Month for August and September.
Amorim’s Milan unbeaten. Rúben Amorim’s first months at AC Milan have brought three wins and two draws, the latest a 3-0 win over Lecce.
Coaches’ corner. Fiorentina replaced Fabio Grosso with Paolo Vanoli on 7 September, Bologna swapped Domenico Tedesco for Raffaele Palladino on 16 September, and Parma parted with Carlos Cuesta, appointing Alberto Gilardino on 29 September.
The numbers
Where things stand
| Pos | Club | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roma | 5 | 13 |
| 2 | Inter | 5 | 13 |
| 3 | Lazio | 5 | 13 |
| 4 | Cagliari | 5 | 12 |
| 5 | AC Milan | 5 | 11 |
| 6 | Frosinone | 5 | 10 |
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Quick answers
What happened in Serie A this week?
Three clubs on 13 points, a Dutch striker in the form of his life, Amorim’s Milan unbeaten and three coaching changes in September.
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