**Inter Milan and Lazio lead Serie A after seven matchdays with 19 points each, both unbeaten and separated only by goal difference, while Roma (17 points) and AC Milan (15 points) occupy the next two spots.** Inter’s attacking output (21 goals) and defensive resilience have kept them at the front despite Champions League demands, and Lazio’s strong start under Gennaro Gattuso reflects improved organization. Roma’s league-best defense (three goals conceded) and Milan’s unbeaten run maintain pressure on the top two. Traditional challengers Napoli and Juventus sit ninth and eighth with 10 and 11 points after inconsistent results, including Napoli’s early losses. With 31 matches remaining, squad depth, European fixture congestion, and any injury or rotation issues will shape the final top-four order.