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Everyone called him the next Modrić. The numbers disagree. Set against Palmer, Fermín and Trincão, Como's Martin Baturina ranks as the elite creator of an elite group and the data says his goal against England was no accident.

Six months ago he watched Italy miss another World Cup. Now Gennaro Gattuso's Lazio are unbeaten and level with Roma and Inter at the top of Serie A. With a fan boycott, a transfer embargo and a ninth-place finish behind them, it is the best start in the club's Serie A history. How did Ringhio turn Lazio's chaos into his redemption?

Two perfect records, one thrilling 2-2 at the Olimpico. Manu Koné's double put Roma in control, before Lautaro Martínez dragged Inter back in the second half. Level on 13 points at the break, Gasperini's Roma and Chivu's Inter already look like the teams to beat. We break down their strengths, their flaws and who has the edge in the Scudetto race.