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The champagne has been put on ice for Internazionale but corks could be popped on Sunday in Milan if they can see off Siena.
The Nerazzurri had been hoping to clinch their third straight Scudetto last weekend by beating AC Milan at the San Siro but the Rossoneri prevailed 2-1 to keep the title race alive.
It was the third Serie A defeat of the season for Inter, who lead Roma by three points with two games remaining but holding the head to head edge with the Giallorossi.
"We face a final against Siena," said coach Roberto Mancini.
"We just need to take three points from our next two games but I'm convinced that we will seal the title this weekend."
Despite Siena beating Juventus 1-0 last weekend, Roma expect no surprises come Sunday.
Except for a brief period at the start of the season when Roma led, Inter's dominance this season has been little contested until now.
Roma, who play host to Atalanta, shot themselves in the foot last month by being held to a 1-1 draw against Livorno, a result that saw Inter take a six-point lead.
"I believe Inter will win against Siena," said injured Giallorosso captain Francesco Totti.
"Despite a good season, we have so many regrets this campaign but I guess it's part of football."
Third-place Juventus host Catania looking to clinch their fifth consecutive triumph at Turin's Stadio Olimpico.
A buoyant AC Milan travel south to meet Napoli under pressure to take home three points.
The Rossoneri hold the last Champions League qualifying spot but are just one point clear of Fiorentina.
Cesare Prandelli's Fiorentina face a battle in Tuscany against relegation-threatened Parma, who have yet to win on the road this campaign.
Udinese will be eager to consolidate their sixth position in the standings when they host in-form Cagliari.
The Bianconeri are one point clear of Sampdoria, who travel to La Favorita to meet Palermo.
Struggling Lazio will be desperate to end their winless run when they meet Genoa at the Luigi Ferraris stadium.
The Roman outfit have failed to come out triumphant since March 19.
Livorno, who are five points adrift from safety at the bottom of the table, host Torino knowing that anything but a win will see the club relegated to the second division.
The Amaranto face a mighty challenge as they go into this weekend's clash with six players unavailable through suspension.
Empoli make the journey to Reggio Calabria to meet Reggina aiming for their ninth win of the campaign in the hope of climbing out of the relegation zone.
The Tuscan minows are two points behind Catania, who hold the last position of safety.


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