Matchday 5 arrives early with 9 games played at 20:45 CET later today, followed by Genoa vs Juventus tomorrow.

Match of the Day Fiorentina vs Sampdoria

Sampdoria will be put to the test as Pazzini and bunch meet up against Fiorentina. Pazzini, a former Fiorentina man, has a chance to see his side go 5 for 5 and stay atop the scudetto charts but I'm sure the Viola have other things in mind as they welcome the blue and white visitors to Firenze.

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Over at MAF you'll discover This Weekend in Mexico as the boys discuss Paschua and crew. The Kartik Report enters the realm of up-and-coming stars when raising the topic of the U20 World Cup Time. Great timing by Johnathan Starling in hunting down Martin Tyler for an interview as The Third Half presents, The Third Half 8: Martin Tyler. Finally, our new team of writers at The Last Minute Second Leg provide a view of caution to those following the Championship in England with their piece, Ipswich Should Not Be Too Keane To Panic

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