Inter-Fiorentina 2-1, a win that keeps Inter top at San Siro
Inter come from behind to beat Fiorentina and remain top of Serie A with 22 points after eight matchdays.
Inter beat Fiorentina 2-1 at San Siro to claim an important victory on matchday eight of Serie A. The result keeps the Nerazzurri at the top of the league, still unbeaten with seven wins from eight matches.
After a goalless first half, the game opened up after the break. Thuram was among the key figures, while De Gea kept Fiorentina in the contest for a long spell with several important saves. Zielinski completed the comeback from the penalty spot, sending Inter to a 2-1 win.
The home side move to 22 points, with seven wins, one draw and no defeats, having scored 23 goals and conceded 10. Inter are first together with Lazio, while Roma have 18 points, Como 17 and Milan 15. Fiorentina remain eighteenth with four points.
There is no time to rest: Inter’s next fixture is away to Venezia on Wednesday, October 28, at 18:30. The lead is secure for now, but consistency will be essential in a tightly packed top end of the table.