Are Milan the new favourites to win Serie A?

Milan's recent victory over Napoli has prompted fans to consider the Rossoneri as top contenders for the Serie A title this season, challenging Napoli's status as defending champions.

Napoli began the season with high expectations after investing over €150 million in summer reinforcements, including the free signing of Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City, but have already lost two matches across all competitions, casting doubt on their title defense.

After five rounds, Milan, Napoli, and Roma are tied at the top of Serie A, each with four wins and one defeat, with Milan's win at San Siro raising questions about their ability to quickly succeed Napoli as champions in the 2025-26 season.

Milan's resurgence is credited to the appointment of coach Massimiliano Allegri and the midfield influence of Luka Modric, helping the team recover from a disappointing 2024-25 season under previous managers.

Allegri stated that Napoli, with their strong transfer window and Antonio Conte's coaching, remains the favorite, while Conte avoided labeling any team as such, highlighting the historical strength of clubs like Milan, Inter, and Juventus.

Fabio Capello suggested Roma as a potential underdog for the title, but Milan's absence from European competitions this season could provide a significant advantage, similar to Napoli's situation last season when they won the title with minimal points.