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Serie A this weekend in Malaysia time: Napoli v Roma, Lecce v Juventus, Udinese v Milan

Inter and Lazio lead on 19 points going into Serie A matchday 8. Here are all ten fixtures in Malaysia time, from Torino v Monza to Udinese v Milan.

Serie A returns this weekend with Inter Milan and Lazio level at the top on 19 points and unbeaten Roma two behind. Matchday 8 includes a big game in Naples between Napoli and Roma. Juventus and AC Milan both play away after heavy defeats this week. Europe's clocks go back on Sunday 25 October, so Sunday's games start an hour later in Malaysia than they would have a week ago. Here is the full schedule in Malaysia time (MYT).

The table after seven rounds

Inter and Lazio both have 19 points, with Inter ahead on goal difference. Roma are third on 17 points and are still unbeaten, with five wins and two draws. AC Milan have 15 points and Como have 14. Frosinone and Cagliari have 13 each, and Juventus are eighth on 11 points.

At the bottom, Venezia have 3 points. Udinese, Genoa, Fiorentina and Parma have 4 each.

Napoli v Roma headlines Saturday

Napoli host Roma at the Diego Armando Maradona stadium at 6pm in Italy, which is midnight on Saturday night going into Sunday (12am Sunday MYT). Massimiliano Allegri's Napoli have 10 points and have already lost three league games. Their last game was a 1-0 defeat at Venezia. Gian Piero Gasperini's Roma beat Genoa 2-0 last weekend.

Earlier on Saturday, Cagliari host Bologna and Como host Sassuolo at 9pm MYT. Como come into the game after beating Manchester United 4-1 in the Champions League. Lazio, who won 3-0 at Juventus last weekend, host Parma at 2.45am on Sunday MYT.

The weekend starts with Torino v Monza at 2.45am on Saturday MYT.

Juventus and Milan under pressure on Sunday

Juventus have had a difficult week. They lost 3-0 at home to Lazio on Sunday and then drew 2-2 with Rennes in the Europa League on Thursday. Luciano Spalletti's side visit Lecce at 1am on Monday MYT. Lecce won 3-0 at Udinese last weekend.

AC Milan beat Atalanta 3-2 in the league last weekend, but they lost 3-0 at Bournemouth in the Europa League on Thursday. Goalkeeper Mike Maignan was sent off in that match. Ruben Amorim's team visit Udinese at 3.45am on Monday MYT, the last game of the round.

Inter, Atalanta and the rest

Leaders Inter host Fiorentina at 7.30pm on Sunday MYT. Cristian Chivu's side won 3-1 at Bologna last weekend. Fiorentina lost 3-1 at home to Como and sit 18th.

At 10pm on Sunday MYT, Atalanta host sixth-placed Frosinone and Genoa host bottom side Venezia. Maurizio Sarri's Atalanta lost 2-0 at Ajax in the Conference League on Thursday.

Full schedule in Malaysia time

  • Saturday 24 October, 2.45am: Torino v Monza
  • Saturday 24 October, 9pm: Cagliari v Bologna; Como v Sassuolo
  • Sunday 25 October, 12am: Napoli v Roma
  • Sunday 25 October, 2.45am: Lazio v Parma
  • Sunday 25 October, 7.30pm: Inter v Fiorentina
  • Sunday 25 October, 10pm: Atalanta v Frosinone; Genoa v Venezia
  • Monday 26 October, 1am: Lecce v Juventus
  • Monday 26 October, 3.45am: Udinese v AC Milan

Key takeaways

  • Inter and Lazio lead Serie A on 19 points, with unbeaten Roma on 17.
  • Napoli v Roma kicks off at midnight going into Sunday, Malaysia time.
  • Juventus visit Lecce at 1am on Monday MYT after a 3-0 loss to Lazio and a 2-2 draw with Rennes.
  • Milan visit Udinese at 3.45am on Monday MYT after losing 3-0 at Bournemouth.
  • Europe's clocks go back on 25 October, so from Sunday Italy is seven hours behind Malaysia instead of six.

FAQ

What time is Napoli v Roma in Malaysia? The match starts at 6pm Italian time on Saturday 24 October, which is 12am on Sunday 25 October in Malaysia.

Who is top of Serie A? Inter Milan and Lazio both have 19 points after seven games. Inter are ahead on goal difference.

Why are Sunday's kick-offs later in Malaysia time? Italy moves from summer time to standard time on Sunday 25 October. From then, Italy is seven hours behind Malaysia rather than six.

Sources: Football Web Pages, Tuttosport, Fantacalcio, Reuters via The Star

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