Inter Milan stretched the only unbeaten record in the division to 10 games after a 2-0 home success over lowly Ascoli. Palermo were also 2-0 home winners after overcoming the threat of Sampdoria, who finished the game with 10 men when Christian Terlizzi was sent off late on. Milan suffered a third defeat of the season after going down 2-0 at Atalanta, who have moved into the top four. Livorno are level on points with Atalanta after edging to a 1-0 home win over Udinese, who had started the day in fifth spot. A grudgy game between Empoli and Lazio finished 1-1, as three players were sent off in the stalemate. Chievo Verona remain deep in trouble after being held to a 0-0 draw at home by Cagliari. Torino are still waiting for a second Serie A win of the campaign after coming from behind to draw 1-1 at home to Messina. Atalanta 2-0 Milan Chievo 0-0 Cagliari Empoli 1-1 Lazio Internazionale 2-0 Ascoli Livorno 1-0 Udinese Palermo 2-0 Sampdoria Torino 1-1 Messina
