All four battles remain unsolved in Europe's most entertaining league this year. The Scudetto, European spots and fight against relegation all hang in the balance.

After a long and inspiring season from Napoli, Juventus are threatening to regain their Calcio routine by dominating Serie A.

From an emotional farewell to the crucial Inter-Napoli tie, here are the ones to watch out in Week 28 of Serie A.

All four battles remain unsolved in Europe's most entertaining league this year. The Scudetto, European spots and fight against relegation all hang in the balance.

After a long and inspiring season from Napoli, Juventus are threatening to regain their Calcio routine by dominating Serie A.

From an emotional farewell to the crucial Inter-Napoli tie, here are the ones to watch out in Week 28 of Serie A.

The Artemio Franchi Stadium

Following the tragic death of Davide Astori, the Artemio Franchi will bid a special farewell to Fiorentina's captain. Before the game kicks off, the fans will show their love and gratitude to the ones hurting the most for this loss, his child, partner and family.

As the former Viola Coach Cesare Prandelli said: “Sunday will very touching, the Franchi will embrace his daughter, his partner, his brothers and his parents. An affection which only Florence can give in that way.

“They’ll also embrace the players who live as if they were family members themselves. The Franchi will have a big heart, and everyone will once again understand the love the Viola fans have and will always have for those who wear the shirt."

Prandelli knows this more than anyone, as the tribute the fans paid on his first game back on the bench following the death of his wife showed the truly beautiful side of ultras.

Click here to read our Fiorentina-Benevento preview

Derby della Scala

Both Verona and Chievo have clinched a win in head to head games this season, yet this Saturday the derby will be the most crucial.

Chievo have only one win in their last 12 Serie A matches, while only Benevento hold fewer points than Verona with two thirds of the season already over.

The game is more crucial for Hellas, as a win would boost their hopes in the fight to continue in Serie A, while a loss for the Flying Donkeys could see Rolando Maran risk his job.

Unstoppable Higuain

After he single-handedly put Tottenham to the sword, scoring three and assisting one in both fixtures and with the vital goal against Atalanta in the first leg of the Coppa Italia semi-final, Pipita has proven all his doubters wrong again this season.

Higuain never reached the heights of his career at Napoli with the Old Lady, however he stepped up in games against Milan, Fiorentina and Napoli, demonstrating his worth.

Udinese could be the next prey for the hitman, as Higuain now has nine goals in his last seven competitive games.

Click here to read our Juventus-Udinese preview

Will Milan struggle?

Following an unbeaten streak of 13 games in all competition for Milan, Gennaro Gattuso's troops stumbled at San Siro against Arsenal, losing the first leg 0-2, their first loss since December 23.

The Rossoneri will face a tough task to retain their winners' mentality, especially as they face Davide Ballardini's in-form Genoa, a side they have failed to defeat at the Luigi Ferraris since 2014.

Click here to read our Genoa-Milan preview

Game of the week: Inter-Napoli

Napoli were winter champions back in 2016 and following their first loss after a winning streak back then, they failed to win three games in a row and did not regain their form till the end of the season.

Now Maurizio Sarri is hoping not to replicate yesterday's failures, and has the task of convincing his players they have what it takes to claim the Scudetto.

The run of 10 consecutive victories ground to a spectacular halt with the 4-2 home loss to Roma, so this is the crunch moment. Will they react like champions or fold like nearly-rans?

It is still a long road and Juventus could be distracted by the Champions League and the fact their upcoming Serie A fixtures include Sampdoria, Milan, Roma and most importantly Napoli themselves.

Click here to read our Inter-Napoli preview

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