Aiming to stay clear at Serie A's summit, Inter Milan visit regional rivals Atalanta BC on Saturday evening, when they also seek a fourth straight win.
The two Lombardy clubs shared five goals in both of last season's meetings, but this term they have been among Europe's best for keeping things tight at the back.
A return to Italy's top four is La Dea's target this term, so taking care of business against Serie A strugglers is essential; investing in the proven prowess of Gianluca Scamacca paid dividends in Tuscany, as the ex-Sassuolo striker scored twice en route to a 3-0 win.
Atalanta have now kept a clean sheet in seven of their first 10 top-flight fixtures and sit fourth in the standings - one point ahead of reigning champions Napoli, and just behind both Milan clubs and Juventus.
Although the Bergamaschi were held to a draw by Sturm Graz last time out in the Europa League, they are also primed to progress from Group D and make the knockout rounds, topping the table ahead of next week's reverse fixture against the Austrian side.
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