In Round 4 of Serie A, Inter Milan hosted Sassuolo at the San Siro and secured a narrow 2–1 victory thanks to an own goal from the opposition. With this result, Inter notched back-to-back wins in all competitions and climbed to 10th place in the league table.
Dimarco Strikes Again, Own Goal Seals the Win
In the 14th minute of the first half, Susic drove into the left side of the penalty area and delivered a precise cut-back pass. Dimarco followed up and struck a low shot into the net, giving Inter the early lead.
In the 81st minute of the second half, Augusto’s shot forced defender Muharemovic into scoring an own goal, doubling Inter’s advantage. However, just three minutes later, Sassuolo pulled one back as Berardi assisted Cheddira to score with a one-on-one finish. Despite the late goal, Sassuolo was unable to complete the comeback.
This victory ended Inter’s recent losing streak against Sassuolo in Serie A, while Sassuolo missed the chance to earn back-to-back wins.
Dimarco’s performance stood out once again. Since returning to Inter in the 2021/22 season, he has recorded 16 goals and 19 assists in Serie A, directly contributing to 35 goals in total, making him the most productive full-back in the league during this period.
Roma Edge Lazio 1–0 in Heated Derby
Meanwhile, the Italian capital witnessed a fiery Derby della Capitale. Roma defeated arch-rivals Lazio 1–0 thanks to a goal from Pellegrini, moving up to 4th place in the standings with 9 points.
The turning point came in the 38th minute when Soule provided an assist for Pellegrini, who slotted home with a precise right-footed finish.
Lazio’s frustrations boiled over late in the match. First, Ballaine was shown a straight red card for a reckless stamp.
Then, in stoppage time, Guendouzi was also sent off for dissent toward the referee. Lazio ended the match with two dismissals, losing both on the scoreboard and in discipline.
Atalanta Beat Torino as Lookman Returns
Elsewhere, Atalanta cruised to a 3–0 away win over Torino, earning their second consecutive league victory and climbing to fifth with eight points.
Notably, striker Lookman returned to action as a substitute, putting an end to the summer transfer saga that surrounded him.
Fiorentina Suffer Injury-Time Defeat, Continue Poor Start
Fiorentina endured another setback at home, conceding a stoppage-time goal to Como and losing 2–1. Since Pioli’s return, the Viola have only managed two draws and two defeats in their first four Serie A matches.
This marks just the third time in the three-point era that Fiorentina have failed to collect more than 2 points after four rounds.
Serie A Drama Unfolds
Overall, Round 4 of Serie A delivered plenty of drama. Inter Milan avenged their losses to Sassuolo, Roma emerged victorious in the capital derby, Atalanta continued their strong form, while Fiorentina’s struggles deepened. The Serie A landscape remains highly competitive and unpredictable.
