Having climbed into Serie A's top four, Fiorentina aim to preserve their place among Italy's elite on Saturday, when they visit struggling Sassuolo.
A run of four wins from five has lifted La Viola above several big names in the chasing pack, while their hosts are embroiled in a battle against the drop.
Last year's Europa Conference League runners-up have not only progressed to the knockout phase of the same competition again this term, but their previously patchy domestic form has improved over the past few weeks - only AC Milan and Juventus have beaten them since the start of November.
Vincenzo Italiano's side have won three consecutive league matches without conceding a goal after last week's 1-0 victory over Torino at Stadio Artemio Franchi, in which defender Luca Ranieri scored for the first time in Serie A following a series of important strikes in Europe.
A 10th win of the season took the Viola clear of Bologna, Atalanta BC, Scudetto-holders Napoli and both Rome clubs in the standings, and ended an eventful calendar year in style.
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