Inter Milan and Lazio share the Serie A lead on 19 points after seven matches, both unbeaten with strong goal differences, as the defending champions recovered from a Champions League setback by defeating Bologna while Lazio routed Juventus. Roma sits two points back following a disciplined 2-0 win over Genoa, where academy talents filled gaps from injuries and suspensions. Napoli’s slow start has left them ninth on 10 points after a 1-0 home loss to promoted Venezia under new manager Davide Nicola, with Kevin De Bruyne’s missed penalty underscoring ongoing adaptation issues. AC Milan holds fourth on 15 points amid a congested European schedule, while bottom clubs like Venezia and Fiorentina face early relegation pressure. Key upcoming factors include fixture congestion from Champions League and Europa League ties, potential squad rotation impacts, and the long winter schedule that often shifts momentum toward teams with greater depth.