Diego Milito's quadruple known as a 'poker' against Palermo was a rare moment, in fact it was only the sixth time it's happened in ten years, but with Italy's final friendly before Euro 2012 looming it focused the eyes on the Azzurri's frontline. The Argentinian's four-step sent him into a comic book group that features ‘the little plane', Vincenzo Montella, twinkle-toes Christian.

The big freeze hit Italy during midweek as four games were called off, so only six games were played over Wednesday and Thursday. Inter's 4-4 home draw with Palermo was the pick of the action where Diego Milito and Fabrizio Miccoli shared seven out of the eight goals. AC Milan slipped away at Lazio. Here are the five top goals of the week 5.

Snow storms in Italy have caused postponements, rescheduling and general annoyance to Serie A fixtures over recent days. Though Inter and Palermo were able to play their match at the San Siro on Wednesday, snow removal was a battle.

Inter's Joel Obi discovered exactly where the groundskeepers put all the snow when he hopped/fell over an advertising board after chasing down a ball by the touchline.

Dopo 14 anni la Lazio batte il Milan in Serie A e rinsalda il quarto posto in classifica. Nella 21/a giornata di campionato, funestata da neve e maltempo ovunque (ben 4 le gare rinviate, ndr) i biancocelesti mandano ko i rossoneri grazie alle reti di Hernanes (secondo gol consecutivo dopo quello del Bentegodi) e capitanContinua a leggere .

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At least for 2011-12.

Having already played once this season to raucous applause, Palermo and Inter danced once again at the San Siro today amidst the snow. Their first meeting was nice, Palermo snatching a 4-3 victory and giving neutrals the joyous gift of 7 goals. Tonight they did one better collectively a 4-4 draw, taking their tally for the year to an utterly absurd 15 goals.

Sunday afternoon we have a very entertaining clash in Sicily where Lazio manager Delio Rossi returns to his old stomping ground bringing his new Fiorentina squads to the stadio Barbara. Delio Rossi recently took over at the helm at the Viola after Sinisa Miahjlovic was sacked during the international week.

by serieaweekly writer Matthew Coccoluto With the international break over, means it's time for the European domestic leagues including Italian Serie A to get back in action. Juventus will welcome Palermo on Sunday with the hosts coming off of an extended break. Due to their last game against Napoli being postponed, it has been an astonishing 21 days since Juventus beat Inter at the San.

Champions AC Milan are back to their brilliant best after an utterly dominant 3-0 victory against Palermo. Massimiliano Allegri stated prior to the match that Milan had to "get three points" above all else, but what he got was far more important. Accomplished performances from the midfield new boys Nocerino and Alberto Aquilani, a stunning comeback from Brazilian Robinho, doubts over Antonio.

Few would have thought before the season started that come round 6 Milan would enter the match against Palermo in 15th place on the table while the Sicilians – Javier Pastore-less – would be sitting pretty in fourth. But, so it is after the club's worst start to the Serie A since 1997. Max Allegri [.

There has been some cracking action in Serie A in midweek and there was a couple of upsets including Novara beating Inter Milan and then end of Gian Piero Gasperini reign at Inter Milan. Cesena 1-2 Lazio Lazio came back from a goal down with two goals in the 2nd half to end a dramatic few days for everyone aligned with Lazio.

The Serie A season is finally underway and with it comes the hopes, expectations, and dreams for all clubs in Italy's top flight. Everything seems a little brighter with the promises of what can happen but when everything falls apart after the first match, that light is much dimmer than before. Preseason only garnered more questions than answers in regards to Inter manager Gian Piero Gasperini's.

Frustrated Forlan alongside triumphant Miccoli
The Serie A has been dominated by the two main Milanese clubs for a bit more than half a decade. While they have had some testing competition by the likes of Roma and Juventus, the past ten years have seen AC Milan or Inter Milan win the scudetto seven times.

Frustrated Forlan alongside triumphant Miccoli
The Serie A has been dominated by the two main Milanese clubs for a bit more than half a decade. While they have had some testing competition by the likes of Roma and Juventus, the past ten years have seen AC Milan or Inter Milan win the scudetto seven times.

Pre-Match Heading into Sunday night's affair, both Palermo and Inter had been making headlines for negative reasons. Palermo has just relieved Stefano Pioli of his coaching duties before the Serie A season even began, and Inter coach Gian Piero Gasperini was under heavy criticism for his use of a 3-4-3 system that did not fit the players that he had at his disposal.

It was an eventful start to the new Serie A season in Italy with champions AC Milan coming from behind to gain a useful point at home to Lazio whilst local rivals Internazionale were defeated in an amazing game by four goals to three away at Palermo. Juventus were the big winners of the weekend when putting AC Parma to the sword by four goals to one in the first official league match played at their new Juventus Arena stadium.

This is another news type article, just wanted to ask you guys how often you would like to see them. Maybe daily, or every two or three days, let me know.

• La Gazzetta dello Sport are reporting that Chelsea's Andre Villas-Boas is interested in Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi.

On Sunday evening just gone past 5pm and it was confirmed that Sampdoria was relegated to Serie B after losing 2-1 at home to Palermo. It was just twenty years ago they were Serie A champions and only just ten months ago they were playing in the premier European club competition against Werder Bremen in the fourth qualifying round of the Champions League.

There was much anticipation in the week leading up to Sunday's match against Cesena. An unsuccessful run of only one victory in four games saw Zamparini bring back the greatest coach in Palermo's Serie A history in Delio Rossi. Naturally, the entire city and the players welcomed the beloved tactician back with open arms.

That was a bit lucky. Considering how many Chelsea players underperformed – Lampard, Essien, Malouda (the footballing schizophrenic, either incredible or seemingly drunk), Anelka, Torres Chelsea somehow ground out a win. Torres was ever so slightly better, but there is still work to be done.

by guest writer Liam Apicella Champions League hunting Palermo will be hoping that they have no more early kick offs for the remainder of the season. For the fourth time in four consecutive 12:30pm starts, the Rosanero have slipped to defeat, on this occasion it was visiting Fiorentina who were the beneficiaries.

Milan-Parma Make no mistake about it, if Milan are to win the scudetto this season, it is games such as these that will be decisive. The table-topping side has dropped points the last two games and allowed Inter right back into the race, with Napoli hovering a mere three points below as well. Parma however secured a draw at home to Fiorentina last matchday thank to new arrival Amauri.

By Chris Wright

In which Palermo striker Fabrizio Miccoli singularly fails to hold back the flood after netting a wonderfully whipped free-kick against his boyhood club Lecce...

Having scored against the love of his life, Miccoli then had to be substituted at half-time with Rosanero coach Delio Rossi telling journalists that the diminutive forward was 'absolutely inconsolable' at the though of 'injuring' Lecce's survival chances.

With all of Serie A's top teams failing to secure three points this round, it looked like Juventus had the chance to jump right back into the race for Champions League qualification. But even their most inspired performance of 2011 was not enough on the day. Palermo jumped ahead of a lackluster Juventus with two goals in the first 20 minutes.

Fabrizio Miccoli and Antonio Nocerino combining with Matia Cassini put Palermo two goals up. Inter's defending bordered on the ludicrous with Maicon looking a pale imitation. That was before Giampaolo Pazzini newly bought from Sampdoria took matters into his hands. Both goals were the result of impeccable goal poaching instincts in front of goal.

Inter Milan 3-2 Palermo ( Giampaolo Pazzini*2, Samuel Eto'o/ Fabrizio Miccoli, Antonio Nocerino) January 30, 2011- Serie A Giampaolo Pazzini starts his league career for Inter with two goals as the Nerazzurri produce an excellent comeback to beat Palermo 3-2 in Serie A. Palermo for the record lead 2-0 at half time.