"The pressure is on both AC Milan and Inter to perform this weekend, but it seems that the visitors may slightly have to give more. Looking at this weekend's game, it almost feels like a new era of the derby. Inter had a successful era in the Stefano Pioli years, whilst last year, it was the Rossoneri who dominated. Now, though, both teams have new coaches."
"Massimiliano Allegri's team come into this game playing catch-up, sitting two points behind their biggest rivals. A loss would be devastating to their hopes of the Scudetto. Not ending, but it would hurt. They also come into this game unbeaten since the first weekend, which adds a layer of pressure. Allegri is working on a plan for three points, and playing that idea out will not be an easy feat."
Both AC Milan and Inter approach the derby under new coaches, creating a sense of fresh start while recent history still matters. Inter seek to overturn last season's results after losing three matches and drawing two against Milan. AC Milan carry increased pressure, sitting two points behind their rivals and needing a win to protect Scudetto hopes. Milan's unbeaten run since the opening weekend raises expectations and adds strain on Allegri to deliver three points. Christian Chivu faces scrutiny as Inter remain influenced by Simone Inzaghi's traits, leaving team identity unsettled ahead of the derby.
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