The Scudetto race last year was even, but it always seemed like it would be one of two teams. This year, with AC Milan involved, it is not as clear. It would be nice for Milan to be in a position where they could only look down. However, this is not the case. Instead, the race for the Scudetto sees several teams on a near enough level playing field, and every goal counts.
We can only get up to three million in that Maradona dump. That's quite a difference, isn't it? I said the same thing when [Carlo] Ancelotti arrived [in 2018]. Paris Saint-Germain pay the same rent for their stadium as we do, but they have full exclusivity and make 100 million euros a year, while we only have access for three days: before, during and after the match. It's an old stadium, with an athletics track and even a moat that pushes fans further away.
Scudetto holders Napoli will have been disappointed with their failure to beat Como at home in the Serie A on Saturday, but things could've been even worse as the visitors were awarded a penalty in the 26th minute. Up stepped Alvaro Morata to take it, but so did Vanja Milinkovic-Savic to save it.
"It's definitely disappointing. When these situations happen, they never happen by chance," Conte told Sky. "Last year we won the league with just a few players. They outdid themselves by being compact and staying united as a team. This year we have more games and brought in more players. "Nine (signings) was too many for me but we had to do it. There's no need to despair."
Chelsea signed Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United in the summer transfer window this year and they could get another player next year from Old Trafford. The Blues have been active in the market in recent windows and reshaped their squad under the leadership of manager Enzo Maresca. According to Teamtalk, Chelsea's interest in Kobbie Mainoo shows no signs of waning. Despite boasting a stacked midfield, the Blues are reportedly still keeping tabs on the 20-year-old Man United midfielder.
