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Juve signings useful, not decisive Feb 3, 2012 Nicola Legrottaglie doesn’t expect Juventus’ new arrivals to make a telling difference to the side. The Old Lady, for whom Legrottaglie used to play for, netted three players in January – Roma’s Marco Borriello, Simone Padoin of Atalanta and Sevilla’s Martin Caceres. “The January signings won’t change the balance of the side,” the now Catania defender told Tutto Juve. “They will be useful over the course of the season, but the protagonists who have dragged Juve along during the first half of the campaign will remain the same.” Juve strengthened their position at the top of the table this week after their one point advantage over Milan remained despite their postponed game at Parma. “Milan’s loss to Lazio could give Juve an important advantage,” the former Chievo Verona stopper continued. “Milan now can’t mess up any more games, whereas Juventus are playing as a team. They are a collective. “Right now Juve are too strong for everyone else. It’ll be hard for anybody to takes points of them, especially in Turin.”

Juventus keen to open contract talks with Gianluigi Buffon The Italy international has a contract until the summer of 2013, yet the Bianconeri are very keen to keep him at the club until he hangs up his gloves. Feb 3, 2012 Juventus are keen to hold on until goakeeper Gianluigi Buffon until the end of his active career, and are ready to open talks with the Italy international about extending his current deal, Tuttosport reports. Buffon has a contract with the Bianconeri until the summer of 2013, but the club keen to reward him for his loyalty toward the club by offering him a new long-term deal. The glovesman joined Juventus from Parma in the summer of 2001, and has since made over 300 league appearances for the Old Lady. Unlike former team-mates such as Lilian Thuram, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Patrick Vieira, Buffon opted to stay put at the Turin outfit after Juventus were relegated to Serie B for their involvement in the Calciopoli scandal in 2006. Talks with Buffon are not the club's absolute top priority, but general director Giuseppe Marotta is expected to open negotiations in the coming weeks.

Do Juventus have what it takes to win their first Scudetto since the 2002-03 Serie A season? La Vecchia Signora have yet to taste defeat this term and everything seems to indicate that the title will be theirs.. Feb 2, 2012 With Italy's Serie A at its mid-point stage, there's no question as to whom are the favourites to clinch the Scudetto come the end of the season. Juventus, Italy's most storied club with a staggering 27 league championships to their name, have been unstoppable this season, and they currently lead the Serie A with 44 points, one point more than their closest rivals AC Milan, and also with a game in hand. Juventus, who last won the Italian championship in their 2002-03 campaign, have undergone a rebuilding process since being relegated to the Serie B following the Calciopoli scandal, but finally after many years of difficulty it seems that La Vecchia Signora are back on their way to returning to being the force that they once were. Since the appointment of Antonio Conte in mid-2011 the former Juventus midfielder has changed the fortunes of the club. La Vecchia Signora have returned to being the protagonists of the Italian first division, and if they manage to continue with their impressive form there is no reason why they can't win the Scudetto this season. The reason for Juventus' change of fortunes has much to do with Conte, who has moulded together a side that may not count with such high-profile names, such as those of Inter and AC Milan, but on the other hand count with players who are characterised by both their determination and fighting spirit. The combination of youth and experience has worked wonders for Juve. Players who they purchased in the Summer of 2011, such as Andrea Pirlo, Arturo Vidal, Eljero Elia and Mirko Vucinic have added a wealth of depth to the side. With Marco Borriello, Ouasim Bouy, Simone Padoin and Martin Caceres having reinforced the side following the winter transfer window, Juventus could possibly become even stronger. Meanwhile, the newly-built Juventus Stadium has become somewhat of a fortress for the Bianconeri, who have won seven and drawn three out of ten games at the 41,000-capacity venue this season. While an unbeaten Juventus could possibly extend their lead at the summit to seven points, once they play their catch-up game against Parma, perhaps the only problem that they have faced this season is finishing off their rivals. La Vecchia Signora have drawn a total of eight from their twenty games this season, which kind of downplays the fact that they are still unbeaten. Generally, having drawn so many games could end up being rather costly in the Serie A, and that is the reason why Juventus have to address the situation promptly. What has played to Juventus' advantage, however, is the fact that their closest rivals have been rather ordinary in recent weeks, as the likes of defending champions AC Milan, Udinese, Lazio, Inter, Roma and even Napoli haven't been at their best. This should pave the way for Juventus' much-awaited title.

Serie A - 3^ Giornata - Ritorno - 5-2-2012 (ore 15:00) - Juventus Stadium - Torino Arbitro: Sebastiano Peruzzo Confronti ufficiali 15 - 13 (Serie A) - 2 (Coppa Italia) Vittorie Juventus 13 - 11 (Serie A) - 2 (Coppa Italia) Pareggi 1 - 1 (Serie A) Vittorie Siena 1 - 1 (Serie A) Goals Juventus 33 - 29 (Serie A) - 4 (Coppa Italia) Goals Siena 9 - 7 (Serie A) - 2 (Coppa Italia) Juventus - Siena in campionato a Torino Giocate: 6 Vittorie Juventus: 5 (l'ultima l'11.01.2009, 1-0) Pareggi: 1 (il 14.03.2010, 3-3) Vittorie Siena: 0 Goals Juventus: 15 Goals Siena: 5 Giocatori con più presenze e goals contro il Siena a Torino in Serie A dal 1929/1930 6 presenze Del Piero Alessandro 4 Camoranesi Mauro German 4 Trezeguet David Sergio 3 Buffon Gianluigi 3 Cannavaro Fabio 3 Grygera Zdenek 3 Legrottaglie Nicola 3 Nedved Pavel 3 Zambrotta Gianluca 2 Chiellini Giorgio 8 goals Del Piero Alessandro 3 Trezeguet David Sergio 1 Candreva Antonio 1 Cannavaro Fabio 1 Emerson Ferreira Da Rosa 1 Salihamidzic Hasan Ultimi confronti diretti 27.02.2005 Serie A Juventus-Siena 3-0 21.12.2005 Serie A Juventus-Siena 2-0 30.04.2006 Serie A Siena-Juventus 0-3 23.12.2007 Serie A Juventus-Siena 2-0 04.05.2008 Serie A Siena-Juventus 1-0 11.01.2009 Serie A Juventus-Siena 1-0 24.05.2009 Serie A Siena-Juventus 0-3 25.10.2009 Serie A Siena-Juventus 0-1 14.03.2010 Serie A Juventus-Siena 3-3 18.09.2011 Serie A Siena-Juventus 0-1 Giocate 10 - Vittorie Juventus 8 - Pareggi 1 - Vittorie Siena 1 - Goals Juventus 19 - Goals Siena 4

Serie A - 2^ Giornata - Ritorno - 31-1-2012 (ore 20:45) - Rinviata Stadio "Ennio Tardini" - Parma Arbitro: Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni Serie A - Parma-Juve, rinvio tra neve e polemiche La partita del Tardini viene bloccata dalla neve: benché l'arbitro avesse dato il proprio benestare, le squadre hanno insistito per il rinvio in modo da salvaguardare la sicurezza degli eventuali spettatori sulle tribune. Non è ancora stata decisa la data del recupero. Eurosport - Martedí, 31 gennaio 2012 Parma-Juventus viene rinviata per maltempo. La neve copiosa caduta sulla Pianura Padana non cessa di affliggere la città emiliana, perciò, dopo lunghe trattative, la gara viene rinviata. Il problema, tuttavia, non è il campo: coperto per tempo con i teloni, il terreno di gioco ha cominciato a coprirsi di neve soltanto poco prima dell'incontro, una volta rimosse le protezioni. La vera problematica riguarda la sicurezza per i tifosi: con una nevicata così abbondante e abbinata al vento freddo, le tribune e le gradinate stavano cominciando a ghiacciare, rendendo pericoloso l'ingresso del pubblico nella struttura. La decisione non è stata presa né dall'arbitro, né dalla Lega, ma dal Gos (Gruppo operativo sicurezza) su particolare insistenza della Juventus, che oltre ai problemi interni alla struttura temeva anche problemi di ordine pubblico all'esterno, con l'area del Tardini congestionata dalle macchine per colpa del traffico rallentato dalla neve. Mentre la gente all'esterno, sotto gli ombrelli, si lamenta, non ci sta nemmeno l'ad gialloblù Pietro Leonardi. "La situazione è semplice. I giudizi devono essere sempre gli stessi e non essere modificati in base alle partite - dice - Io non ho detto che si doveva giocare ma che la decisione doveva essere presa dalle autorità competenti. Ci rimettiamo alla loro volontà. Ero arrabbiato perché questo tipo di risonanza non si è dato in occasione di Parma-Palermo, dove non vedevano nulla neppure gli stessi giocatori. Quello che mi ha dato fastidio è che c'era la volontà di non giocare a prescindere. Data di recupero? Non ne abbiamo parlato, da escludere di giocare domani". Pronta la replica del bianconero Beppe Marotta. "Era prevedibile che la partita non si potesse svolgere. Le previsioni meteo erano negative e poi bisogna considerare l'ordine pubblico perché l'incolumità degli spettatori deve essere garantita. Va considerato anche il fattore di viabilità. Bisogna capire che non si possono conciliare calendari di questo tipo con strutture obsolete e vecchie degli stadi italiani, con tutto il rispetto per la società Parma. Noi abbiamo costruito uno stadio, in grado di venire incontro a questi problemi. Questo è un messaggio che lancio a livello politico perché se si vuole garantire lo spettacolo bisogna avere strutture adeguate. Recupero? Noi abbiamo commentato positivamente il rinvio, per l'eventuale data mi rimetto anche ai regolamenti e al Parma e in concomitanza con competizioni europee non si possono stabilire date e orari". E' molto irritato per la situazione Antonio Conte. "Sono molto arrabbiato perché' era una situazione prevista - esordisce il tecnico della Juventus - Dopo la partita contro l'Udinese, quando sono rientrato negli spogliatoi mi hanno detto di aspettarci una situazione molto simile a Parma. Il problema è che lo stadio di Parma non è quello della Juventus, quindi sapevamo che oggi al 100% non si sarebbe giocata la partita. Secondo me si poteva fare qualcosa di più per giocare questa partita perché ci provoca comunque delle grandi difficoltà in quanto adesso dobbiamo rientrare a Torino: avremo dalle 10 alle 15 ore di pullman e dovremo ritornare a Parma un'altra volta. Ci si poteva comportare in maniera diversa. Mi dispiace aver sentito in televisione che la Juventus e io non volevamo giocare. Ci sono 10 cm di neve. Noi vogliamo essere messi nelle condizioni di giocare e oggi non c'erano e si possono vedere. Sapere che il tifoso del Parma possa pensare che noi non volevamo giocare la partita mi dà molto fastidio perché non è la verità. Si poteva giocare nel pomeriggio". Eurosport Parma - Juventus (rinviata)

Giuseppe Marotta promises more signings in the summer Juventus director has made it clear that the Turin club will continue to add to their ranks at the end of the season after making three January signings. Feb 2, 2012 Juventus general director Giuseppe Marotta has made it clear that the Bianconeri will continue to strengthen their squad in the future, as he has promised that more new signings will arrive in Turin in the summer. Players such as Eljero Elia, Andrea Pirlo, Arturo Vidal and Mirko Vucinic all found their way to the Old Lady in the summer of 2011, with Marco Borriello, Ouasim Bouy and Simone Padoin following suit this winter. The Bianconeri are not done just yet though as Marotta has insisted that they will continue to add fresh blood to their ranks. "It's a bit premature to already talk about it, but the process of renewing the team will continue in the summer," Marotta said to Tuttosport. The Juve chief refused to mention any potential transfer targets, but the Turin based daily claims that Real Madrid attacker Gonzalo Higuain is one of the Bianconeri's top transfer targets at the end of the season. The Argentine attacker has been used in a squad rotation system at Madrid so far this term, and could be allowed to move on at the end of the 2011-12 campaign.

Marrone will emerge, say Juve Feb 2, 2012 Juventus insist that the capture of Simone Padoin from Atalanta won’t affect the development of Luca Marrone. Midfielder Padoin arrived from Bergamo this week and there are fears that he’ll now hinder the growth of Under-21 international Marrone. “These considerations are unfounded,” director general Beppe Marotta underlined. “Antonio Conte always selects the best XI available to him. “Marrone is an excellent player who can illustrate his ability. Given that he is so young, this experience will help his growth.” Marrone, born in Turin, has featured in two Serie A games this term and two in the Italian Cup. He returned to Juve in the summer after a spell at Siena last season under now Juve boss Conte.

Juventus want to hold on to Luca Marrone - agent The 21-year-old midfielder spent last season on loan to Siena but, after impressing of late, the Bianconeri are reluctant to let him leave again during the current transfer window. Jan 25, 2012 Juventus intend to hold on to Luca Marrone for the rest of the season, according to the player's agent. The 21-year-old midfielder did not feature for the Bianconeri for the majority of the first half of the season, prompting speculation that the player, who spent last season on loan at Siena, might be allowed to leave during the January transfer window. However, Marrone has impressed after being afforded some game time in recent weeks and his representative, Giuseppe Bonetto, insists that the Italy Under-21 international is staying in Turin. "Conte knew him well from having coached Siena and he wanted him at Juve because he knew of and appreciated his qualities,” the agent told TuttoJuve.com. “We’re calm and I believe that it’s clear that the intention of the club and of Conte is not to allow him to leave for anywhere else. “Indeed, if this question was put to the coach he would not answer it because they would not even have considered letting him go." Marrone is a product of the Bianconeri's youth academy and has now made four appearances for the senior team. He was a part of the Juve side which beat Roma 3-0 on Tuesday evening to reach the semi-finals of the Coppa Italia.

Serie A Week 21 - 31-1-2012 (8:45 p.m.) - POSTPONED Ennio Tardini Stadium - Parma Referee: Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni Ghirardi: Fixture list needs care Feb 1, 2012 Parma's Tommaso Ghiradi has asked for more attention to go into planning the Serie A calendar, so as to best avoid games being hit by adverse weather. The Ducali’s game against Juventus was called off with just an hour to go before kick-off on Tuesday night due to heavy snow, which was ruled as making the stadium unsafe to host the match. Juve’s fans had already started to enter the ground before the decision was made official. Beppe Marotta commented that such a situation demonstrates the need for new stadiums in the country, whilst Antonio Conte lamented the fact that the Week 21 fixture could have been played earlier in the day, given that the weather was expected. Ghiradi continued in a similar way, suggesting that more attention and common sense needs to go into managing the fixture list. “The rules are clear that the area around the stadium should allow for it to be used and the referee must then verify this - clubs do not really count for anything. “It is necessary to analyse the calendar more precisely, times need to be reviewed and when we have these [weather] predictions, the game can be moved well in advance. I spent an hour and a half on the highway to get to the stadium.” The club President then referred back to the early-December clash between the Gialloblu and Palermo as another example of where the problem lies. That game was played at the Ennio Tardini in a thick blanket of fog. “We have played at 8.45pm on a weekend when Catania played at 3pm - here it does not take long to realise that in December, the fog may reach Parma sooner than it does Catania. “We must draw up the calendar with greater attention. Then, we also have to renovate stadiums. “Ours is one of the best, if not modern, but the comparison does not hold with Juventus’ new ground.” Ghiradi also passed brief comment on Sebastian Giovinco’s future. The playmaker is co-owned by Parma and Juventus, with a decision on his future due in the summer. “There are still three to four months, it is cold, there is the snow, we will have time to think about it. What will be decisive in negotiations with Juventus will be the will of the player.” http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 21 - 31-1-2012 (8:45 p.m.) - POSTPONED Ennio Tardini Stadium - Parma Referee: Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni Alessandro Del Piero bemoans postponement of Parma clash The former Italy international has spent most of the season warming the bench but coach Antonio Conte had told the forward that he would start at the Ennio Tardini. Feb 1, 2012 Juventus striker Alessandro Del Piero has bemoaned his misfortune after being finally included in the Bianconeri's starting line-up only to see Tuesday's clash with Parma postponed. The 37-year-old has spent most of the season warming the bench but Juve coach Antonio Conte had told the forward that he would start at the Ennio Tardini. However, the game was then called off because of adverse weather conditions, much to the disappointment of Del Piero. “Damn it, it had to be tonight when I was in the starting XI,” he wrote on Twitter. “I'll tell Conte he'll have to pick me when it is replayed!" Del Piero’s team-mate Gianlugi Buffon could also see the funny side of the last-minute cancellation. "Well, at least I didn't concede a goal tonight," the goalkeeper joked on his Twitter page. Juventus currently lead Serie A by a single point but they will be displaced at the summit if AC Milan get anything out of their clash with Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday. http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 21 - 31-1-2012 (8:45 p.m.) - POSTPONED Ennio Tardini Stadium - Parma Referee: Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni Antonio Conte: Postponed match against Parma should have been played at 3pm The coach of the Turin giants feels that the game could have gone ahead as planned if it had been moved to the afternoon, despite adverse weather conditions. Feb 1, 2012 Juventus coach Antonio Conte has voiced his frustration with the decision to cancel Tuesday's Serie A encounter against Parma at the Stadio Ennio Tardini. The league match was called off due to extreme weather conditions, but the 42-year-old tactician feels that the heavy snowfall should have been anticipated, and that the game could have gone ahead as planned had it been moved to the afternoon. "There's 10 centimetres of snow, but we could already have known that the weather would be like this about three days ago thanks to the modern instruments," Conte was quoted as saying by Il Corriere dello Sport. "Something should have been done. The match could have gone ahead if it had been moved to three in the afternoon." Conte's men are currently top of Serie A, but will relinquish their lead should Scudetto holders AC Milan beat Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday night. The clash between Parma and Juventus has yet to be rescheduled. http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

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Serie A Week 21 - 31-1-2012 (8:45 p.m.) - POSTPONED Ennio Tardini Stadium - Parma Referee: Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni Furious Conte expected postponement Feb 1, 2012 Juventus boss Antonio Conte was left fuming after Tuesday’s Serie A game at Parma was called off. The Serie A tie was postponed close to kick-off given the snowy and freezing conditions at the Stadio Tardini. “Something more could have been done,” the former Bianconeri midfielder told Sky Sport Italia. “We could have played at three in the afternoon. “There is 10cms of snow and with the instruments that we have available to us we knew three days ago that the weather would be like this. “We can play under the snow at our stadium because it allows us to. Here, at the Tardini, it is impossible. “How would we have been able to play? What sort of spectacle would we have put on for the fans? “In coming down to Parma on the coach and returning, we would have spent 10-15 hours on a bus…” http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 21 - 31-1-2012 (8:45 p.m.) - POSTPONED Ennio Tardini Stadium - Parma Referee: Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni Marotta makes stadium plea Feb 1, 2012 Last night’s postponed game between Parma and Juventus was another example why the country needs new stadiums, says Beppe Marotta. The Bianconeri official made that claim after the safety organisation which looks after the Stadio Tardini called off the game due to the snow and freezing temperatures. “With all due respect to Parma FC and the city itself, you can’t accommodate evening matches in winter months at out-dated structures,” he argued. “We’ve built a ground capable of dealing with public order problems and viability, but Italian stadiums are considered to be the lowest quality in Europe and this is a negative trend that needs to be overcome. “If you want to put on a top level spectacle, structure and adequate planning are required.” There were fears yesterday morning that the tie would not go ahead and Marotta was not surprised with the decision which was eventually taken last night. “It was foreseeable that this game would not have been able to go ahead,” continued the former Sampdoria official. “The pitch was completely covered and the safety of the spectators must always be guaranteed. “If you factor in the road conditions, which would have restricted the operation of any emergency services, it’s clear that the right decision has been made.” There is talk this morning that the game could now be rescheduled for Wednesday 7 March. “I call on the will of Parma and the League. Unfortunately neither Parma or Juventus have European commitments so we’ll find an adequate date.” http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

New Juventus signing Simone Padoin desperate for silverware The midfielder left Atalanta for the Bianconeri on deadline day of the transfer window, and is eager to win his first major trophy at the Turin giants this season. Feb 1, 2012 New Juventus signing Simone Padoin has expressed his delight with his move to the Old Lady, and is desperate to win silverware with the Serie A table toppers. http://markting10.nl/ The 27-year-old joined Juventus from Atalanta on the final day of the January transfer window, and Padoin is hopeful of winning the first major trophy in his career at his new club. "Signing for Juventus was a unique opportunity for me. This club always wants to win trophies, and I'm looking forward to playing a role in their strive for success. I have never won a trophy in my career yet," Padoin said in an interview with Juventus Channel. http://markting10.nl/ "This transfer came as a real surprise to me. I never expected Juventus to try and sign me. As soon as I heard of their interest, I made it clear to Atalanta that I wanted to leave." Padoin could make his official Juventus debut in Sunday's Serie A game at home against Siena.

Serie A Week 21 - 31-1-2012 (8:45 p.m.) - POSTPONED Ennio Tardini Stadium - Parma Referee: Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni Parma-Juventus snowed off Jan 31, 2012 Tonight’s League match between Parma and table-topping Juventus has been called off late in the evening due to adverse weather conditions. With heavy snowfall having hit the Emilia-Romagna region from late afternoon, a decision on whether to go ahead with the game at the Stadio Ennio Tardini was left until the latest hour. However, it has now been confirmed as postponed after Gos, the Security Operations Group deemed the stadium unsafe to host the match. There is no immediate date set for the rearrangement of the fixture. http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 21 - 31-1-2012 (8:45 p.m.) - POSTPONED Ennio Tardini Stadium - Parma Referee: Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni Juventus' clash with Parma called off due to extreme weather conditions After a prolonged period of snow, the officials have taken the decision to postpone the Serie A meeting in concern of the supporter's safety.. Jan 31, 2012 Juventus' Serie A trip to Parma has been called off due to extreme weather conditions, just 45 minutes before the two sides were scheduled to kick off. The two sides were set to get underway at 20.45CET, but prolonged snow-fall has prompted officials to postpone the match. Sky Italia reports that Juventus were eager to see the clash called off as 2000 of their fans were left stranded en route to Stadio Ennio Tardini. However, Parma wanted to play the match at its scheduled kick-off time, but the decision was eventually taken due to concerns over supporter safety. Antonio Conte's men triumphed 4-1 when the two sides met in September in the first Serie A match at the Juventus Stadium. http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 21 - 31-1-2012 (8:45 p.m.) - Ennio Tardini Stadium - Parma Referee: Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni Match Preview Serie A league leaders Juventus will be looking to extend their impressive 20-game unbeaten run when they travel to the Stadio Ennio Tardini to take on Parma on Tuesday. Jan 31, 2012 La Vecchia Signora have been in unstoppable form in recent weeks and are the odds on favourites to further extend their lead at the league summit against Roberto Donadoni's inconsistent side. Juventus are well aware of the fact that more than ever now every team they face will fight their hearts out to be the first to inflict defeat upon them this season. Parma are likely to be stiff opposition, as since their humiliating 5-0 defeat to Inter Milan at the San Siro in early January they have gone unbeaten in three successive league games, with a 3-1 home victory over Siena and two away draws against Bologna and Catania, respectively. Furthermore, their home record is quite impressive, with five wins, three draws and a mere two losses in ten games. But in order for Parma to obtain a positive result, much depends on the form of former Juve striker Sebastian Giovinco. The diminutive 25-year-old has scored four goals in his last three games against his former club and will be hoping to convert once again in order to boost his teams chances of causing an upset. "Giovinco is the star and we know him well," Giorgio Chiellini, the wary Juve defender, stated in reference to the talented striker, who incidentally scored Parma's only goal in the 4-1 defeat to Juventus in September. But despite what Parma have to offer, if Juventus stick to their normal game plan they should prove too difficult to crack. Antonio Conte has assembled a formidable unit that arrive at the Ennio Tardini full of confidence. Another factor that will highly motivate Juventus coming into the clash is that if they manage to return home with the three points and Milan are beaten by Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday, the Bianconeri will open a four-point cushion over their nearest rivals. If a full-strength Juventus reproduce anything near to the fighting spirit that they demonstrated in their hard-fought 2-1 win over Udinese on Saturday, they should rack up another three points against Parma. http://www.soccerway...regular-season/