High scoring Genoa versus defensive masters Bari should provide a fascinating spectacle at Marassi.

The visitors have taken to Serie A like a duck to water, in much the same manner their hosts did on their return to the top flight two years ago. In fact, Genoa are perfect role models for Bari, given how quickly they have made the transition from plucky new boys to European contenders.

Nonetheless Biancorossi boss Giampiero Ventura is unlikely to entertain any thoughts of glory before safety has been definitively secured.

Everything was looking rosy for Leonardo's Milan side until last weekend's debacle at home to Palermo. The Rossoneri had won five games on the spin and just qualified for the knock-out stages of the Champions League, albeit not in the most convincing fashion.

But a home defeat to the likes of Palermo is just not good enough for Milan if they are serious about challenging Inter this season for the Scudetto. And it's imperative that the team get back to winning ways this weekend to prevent their city rivals going further ahead in the table.

It’s a topsy-turvy League this Serie A as demonstrated in the contrasting fortunes of Sampdoria and Roma.

Samp started the season in blistering form, notching up wins, including one over Inter, which sent them to the top of the table.

Roma, on the other hand, were in turmoil, losing their opening two games and a trainer as well, as Luciano Spalletti resigned.

It is panic stations for Juventus as Ciro Ferrara risks the sack, according to some reports, if they don’t win at Bari.

What a difference a week makes. Last Saturday the Bianconeri were ecstatic, having conquered great rivals Inter and reopened the title race in one fell swoop.