An early clash of Serie A heavyweights sees leaders AC Milan visit a fourth-placed Juventus side who are wrestling with injuries and inconsistency ahead of Sunday's showdown.

Former Juve boss Max Allegri's Milan have bounced back from an opening-day home defeat by Cremonese, piecing together four straight league wins that suggest a team finding their rhythm.

That streak, capped by a resilient victory over champions Napoli, has been driven by a tighter defence and improved balance in midfield, allowing Milan to grind out a 2-1 win despite being reduced to 10 men for over half an hour.

Milan's situation mirrors what Napoli experienced last year. Free from the demands of a European campaign, the Rossoneri can keep their best players fresh for Serie A - a luxury many believed was crucial to

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