Lazio Lazio's transfer window saw few arrivals. Sporting director Igli Tare was able to bring in a forward in Liverpool Montevideo's Emiliano Alfaro. The 23-year-old Uruguayan has played few games and rarely impressed, by all accounts. (-ve) Another controversial transfer saw Antonio Candreva arrive from Cesena (with Simone Del Nero going in the opposite direction).

A single moment of brilliance proved the difference-maker in Sunday's clash between Bologna and Cesena. The early-season relegation battle looked to be heading for a 0-0 until Marco Parolo's goal-of-the-season contender stunned the Dall'Ara crowd in the 84th minute. Hosts Bologna went in as favourites thanks to a good run of form under new coach Stefano Pioli.

A single moment of brilliance proved the difference-maker in Sunday's clash between Bologna and Cesena. The early-season relegation battle looked to be heading for a 0-0 until Marco Parolo's goal-of-the-season contender stunned the Dall'Ara crowd in the 84th minute. Hosts Bologna went in as favourites thanks to a good run of form under new coach Stefano Pioli.

2010-11 Recap In their first season back in Serie A since 1990, the belief was the Seahorses would only enjoy their stay in the top flight for all of 38 games. After three weeks in, Cesena were the darlings of Serie A, sitting atop the table alongside Inter. The experience at the top didn't last for long and the club became embattled in the relegation race late in the season.

It may not seem so now, but Parma was once a major protagonist in Italian football. After financial turmoil and relegation a short few years ago, it may seem that the club is a far cry from the likes of Inter and Milan, but the truth is quite the opposite. As recently as 2002 the side won the Coppa Italia as well as the UEFA Cup: two competitions in which Parma were regulars in between the late.