Serie A weekend round-up: Inter bang in form, Hojlund saves champions

As Serie A breaks for October's international break, the title race remains as tight as ever after a matchday where all the title contenders staked their claim for the trophy this season. 

The champions reclaimed their top spot, Inter continued their march up the table, and there was honours even in the weekend's showdown clash. 

Here are the big talking points from Matchday six. 

Rasmus to the rescue 

The trend for Manchester United players leaving the club and transforming their fortunes continues with Rasmus Hojlund's goalscoring run with Napoli. 

The Dane scored twice in midweek in the Champions League win over Sporting and was on hand on Sunday to complete the champions' turnaround against Genoa. 

Antonio Conte's side went behind to a Jeff Ekhator goal on the half-hour mark and struggled to get into the game for most of the first period. 

However, after the introduction of Kevin De Bruyne, the home side moved into another gear and equalised through Andre Anguissa, before Hojlund netted the winner with 15 minutes to go. 

The goal moved Napoli back to the top of the league and still the team to beat, despite the fact that they've still not really found their rhythm this season.

Inter in the mood 

Inter seemed to have shaken off the form that saw them lose two of their first three games in the early weeks of the season, because they are currently the team to watch in Serie A. 

This was their third straight win in Serie A as they comfortably swept away Cremonese with a 4-1 win, condemning the promoted side to their first defeat of the season. 

Ange-Yoan Bunny was the star, scoring once and providing three assists in a victory that propelled the Nerrazurri into the top four.

It may have been a slow start for Christian Chivu's side, but last year's runners-up are showing they mean business again. 

Stalemate in the headline act 

With Napoli and Inter winning, the onus fell on unbeaten Juventus and the leaders going into the weekend, Milan, to finish off the weekend by claiming a statement win. Unfortunately, neither could take advantage. 

The goalless draw was short on action in the first period and short on finishing in the second, as Juve went close through a Gatti volley, and Milan spurned the chance to win the game as Christian Pulisic blazed a penalty over the bar. 

Max Allegri would be happy to get a point on his return to Turin, but that's now five draws in a row for Juventus across all competitions. 

Roaming Roma 

Quietly going about their business is Roma, who moved up to second in the table thanks to a win over hapless Fiorentina. 

That's five wins out of their first six for Gian Piero Gasperini, including a win in the Rome derby, so it's an impressive start from the new coach. 

Their victory on Saturday was inspired by Matias Soule, who scored and assisted to help his side come from behind away in Florence. 

As for the home side, they still remain winless after six games, and pressure is starting to mount on boss Stefano Pioli. 

Results from Serie A matchday six 

Friday, October 3 

• Hellas Verona 0-1 Sassuolo 

Saturday, October 4

• Lazio 3-3 Torino 
• Parma 0-1 Lecce
• Inter Milan 4-1 Cremonese 
• Atalanta 1-1 Como

​​Sunday, October 5

• Udinese 1-1 Cagliari 
• Bologna vs Pisa
• Fiorentina 1-2 Roma 
• Napoli 2-1 Genoa
• Juventus 0-0 AC Milan 

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