Roma beat Parma, 2-1 as club talisman Francesco Totti scored one and set up Rodrigo Taddei with his goal. Davide Lanzafame pulled one back for the Gialloblu. With this win Roma are playing tag with Inter for the top spot. This is the best chance for a Serie club to overcome the stigma of zero tituli which Inter has imposed the last four years.
Claudio Rainieri took over the club when it was down in the doldrums in 20th place. If he goes onto guide Roma to the Scudetto, he deserves manager of the year, even with Mourinho giving Inter their best chance at a European title since the 70s.