Juventus are favourites to make it seven Serie A titles in a row but their rivals are sniffing blood ahead of the Old Lady s Serie A opener versus Cagliari on Saturday.
AC Milan s remarkable transfer spurge – and one showpiece signing in particular – could have wide-reaching ramifications in Italy s top flight, where the stakes are raised by four Champions League places being on offer for the first time since 2010-11.
Video Assistant Referees (VAR) are also on the agenda, while SPAL are back in Serie A after a 49-year absence and recently averting financial ruin.
Here we look at some of the major issues on the table as Massimiliano Allegri s Juve aim to preserve their dynasty.
Milan clubs aiming to re-establish big three
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