Roma surge to the top of Serie A as Cremonese fall 3-1, Derby d'Italia looming
Roma defeated Cremonese 3-1 to momentarily lead Serie A, setting up a high-stakes Derby della Madonnina. The capital club bounced back with a ninth win, while Napoli and Inter chase behind. Key moments included a VAR-disallowed goal, a late-handball review, and a first Roma goal for Ivan Fergusson. The upcoming Milan derby is shaping up to be a pivotal title check for the top of the table.