
The Nerazzurri, tasked with overturning their six-point deduction, got their home campaign off to the best possible start. Denis’ goal proved enough to edge out Palermo in the Nerazzurri’s second fixture of the season.
And Colantuono’s men managed to get another three points on the board by overcoming Novara 2-1. Schelotto and Cigarini struck in the first hour, while Porcari grabbed a late consolation for the visitors.
Atalanta then displayed their defensive solidarity courtesy of an impressive goalless shut out with Udinese.
Inter were next up at the Atleti Azzurri d’Italia and went ahead through Sneijder’s effort. However, Denis conjured up a reply just before the break, with both sides eventually settling for a share of the spoils in an entertaining 1-1 draw.
The Nerazzurri got back to winning ways in their next home encounter with Cagliari. Denis struck ten minutes from time to give Colantuono’s side another positive result in Bergamo.
Napoli provided the opposition in a feisty encounter which saw the visitors grab a last-gasp equaliser. Cavani struck late on after Denis had come back to haunt his former employers midway through the second half.
Atalanta played out another draw in their next home fixture against Catania. This time, however, it was the hosts who were forced to find a way back into the game, with Tiribocchi replying to Legrottaglie’s opener.
The Nerazzurri fans were then treated to a goal fest as Colantuono’s side recovered emphatically to romp to a 4-1 success over Cesena. Candreva had put the visitors ahead, but Denis levelled affairs from the spot before Marilungo’s double and a strike from Peluso completed a spectacular comeback.
Milan have been the only side to emerge victorious from Bergamo, bagging a 2-0 victory in the first game back after the winter break. Ibrahimovic netted from the spot, while Boateng extended the Rossoneri’s advantage late on.
Source: Juventus.com
