Is the Serie A heading to an exciting climax? While the rest of the world would surely love a tight race for the title, those in the Planet Juventus would prefer to settle the matter well before the final day.

A couple of weeks were all it needed for transforming Juventus from a runaway league leader to a panting frontrunner. When they play against Livorno at home on this Monday, their lead – which was in double figures two weeks back – is likely to be red

This match is crucial for both the teams in fulfilling their different ambitions. Inter want a Europa league place in the next season; while Liverno have the modest ambition of staying in the Serie A in the next season

Juventus are just four wins away from yet another Serie A title. They have eight matches remaining. Their next match is against the third-placed Napoli on this Sunday at Stadio San Paolo.

Internazionale will start as favourites against Udinese any day. The team's respective league positions confirm Inter’s upper hand. Udinese are at a distant 14th, while Inter are at sixth – level in terms of points with the fifth-placed Parma.

Who among the big guns in European football are struggling the most? If you think it is Manchester United, you are wrong. That dubious distinction goes to AC Milan. “Struggling” is too mild a word to describe their perils. They have been reeling as i