Sun Sep 14 10:20:00 UTC 2025: Here’s a news article summarizing the Serie A action, focusing on key match details and surprises:

**Serie A Shocker: Roma Tweaks Formation; Napoli Continue Dominance; Juve Edge Thrilling Derby**

**Rome, Italy** – Serie A witnessed a weekend of dramatic shifts and thrilling contests as matchday three delivered unexpected tactical maneuvers and high-scoring affairs.

In a surprise move, Roma manager Daniele De Rossi opted for a tactical adjustment in their lineup. The team will line up with a 3-4-2-1 formation. The lineup includes: Svilar in goal, Hermoso, Mancini, NDicka in defense, Wesley, Manu Konè, Cristante, Angelino in midfield, Soulé and El Aynaoui playing behind Dybala, who will play as a false nine. Wesley got the nod ahead of Rensch, who has been battling a slight muscle issue. Paulo Dybala and Matias Soulé will support Sardar Azmoun in attack. Torino will play with a 4-3-3 formation: Israel, Pedersen, Coco, Maripan, Biraghi, Casadei, Asllani, Ilic, Ngonge, Simeone, and Vlasic.

Meanwhile, Napoli continued their perfect start to the season with a dominant 3-1 victory over Fiorentina at the Stadio Artemio Franchi. Kevin De Bruyne opened the scoring from the penalty spot early on (6′), followed by Rasmus Hojlund (14′). Fiorentina pulled one back late with a Ranieri goal (79′). Napoli remains at the top of the table, maintaining their 100% record.

The highlight of the weekend was undoubtedly Juventus’s breathtaking 4-3 victory over Inter Milan in the Derby d’Italia. In a match filled with twists and turns, Juventus emerged victorious. Kelly (15′), Yildiz (38′), Thuram K. (83′), and Adzic (90+1′) scored for Juventus, while Çalhanoglu (30′, 65′) and Marcus Thuram (76′) replied for Inter. The match also featured an all-time first goal scored by two brothers in the same Juventus-Inter Derby game: Marcus Thuram scored for Inter while his brother Khéphren Thuram scored for Juve. Adzic’s late winner secured a crucial victory for Juventus, condemning Inter to their second consecutive defeat.

In other action, Cagliari secured their first league win of the season with a 2-0 victory over Parma. Mina opened the scoring, while Felici doubled their lead in the second half.

With the early rounds completed, Serie A is already shaping up to be a season of surprises and intense competition, with teams vying for dominance at the top and crucial points at the bottom of the table.

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