Inter Milan continued to affirm superiority over its rival Milan in the Derby of Fury thus surpassing the Nerazzurri in all derbies held in 2023. Inter Milan laid down an early title marker on Saturday by handing out a 5-1 derby hammering to AC Milan and going alone at the Serie A summit, while champion Napoli was held 2-2 at promoted Genoa. Four wins from their opening four matches have Inter leading the pack with a perfect 12 points, two ahead of its other fierce rival Juventus which beat Lazio 3-1 in the day’s early match. Inter Milan won the last 5 derbies against Milan, 3 in the Italian League and 2 in the Champions League. Simone Inzaghi became the first coach in the history of the derby to win five consecutive matches against traditional rivals Milan. Inzaghi’s side claimed the points with a display that showed why it got past Milan to reach last season’s Champions League final and confirmed its status as early favorites to beat its local rivals to a 20th Scudetto. Inter Milan tops the Italian League standings with 12 points, while Milan occupies third place with 9 points.