Two matches, two wins apiece. Juventus and AC Milan meet on Sunday night with perfect Serie A starts on the line and an early chance to make a statement.
A first proper test for both
Juventus have begun with a 1-0 win at Frosinone and a 2-0 home victory over Parma. Six points and two clean sheets is exactly the platform their supporters would have wanted, but Milan represent a sharper test of how far that opening momentum can carry them.
The visitors arrive with the same points return. Milan won 2-1 at Torino before beating Venezia 2-0 at home, scoring four goals across their first two league matches. Neither side needs rescuing from a poor start; this is about which one can push on.
The tension behind the numbers
Juventus have not conceded in the league, while Milan have found the net twice in both of their games. That gives the match a simple, compelling question: can Juve keep their defensive run intact against a side who have started with four goals from two games?
For Milan, the challenge is just as clear. They have already shown they can win away from home, but Juventus offer a different test. A third straight victory would give either set of supporters genuine reason to believe their side is ready to set the pace.
Match details
Juventus v AC Milan
Sunday 6 September, 19:45 BST
Serie A
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What to watch
The opening spell should tell us plenty. Juventus have been difficult to break down; Milan have started with confidence in front of goal. If either side can impose its strength early, this could become the first significant marker of the new Serie A campaign.