In a commanding display at the San Siro, Inter Milan swept aside Cremonese with a resounding 4-0 victory on Saturday evening, propelling the Nerazzurri to joint-top spot in Serie A. The match, kicking off under the lights, saw Inter dominate from the outset, their attacking flair leaving the visitors scrambling. Ange-Yoan Bonny, making his full debut for the club, was the undeniable star, threading passes and finding the net himself to orchestrate all four goals—a performance that already whispers of a breakout season ahead.
Indeed, the scoring began early when Bonny's clever assist set up Lautaro Martinez in the 12th minute, the Argentine striker slotting home with clinical precision. Cremonese, newly promoted and holding a respectable seventh place entering the game, struggled to contain Inter's midfield press. However, it was Bonny again who ignited the second goal just before halftime, his cross met by a header from Hakan Calhanoglu. The second half unfolded much the same way; Inter's possession ticked over 65 percent, and Bonny's involvement didn't waver. He notched his own tally in the 62nd minute, a sharp finish after a quick one-two, before assisting the fourth through Marcus Thuram. Cremonese's defense, led by Federico Baschirotto, looked exposed, managing only three shots on target throughout.
Moreover, this win marks Inter's third straight league triumph, building on a solid start that includes a 2-1 victory over Atalanta. Coach Simone Inzaghi's side now sits level on nine points with Napoli and Juventus, a position that underscores their title credentials despite some early-season injury concerns—Davide Frattesi and Piotr Zielinski both sidelined. Cremonese, meanwhile, slip to eighth after their unbeaten run ends abruptly; their recent 1-1 draw with Como feels distant now. The visitors' attack, featuring Jamie Vardy up top, created little, highlighting the gulf in class.
Yet, for all Inter's dominance, questions linger about Cremonese's resilience in the top flight. As the season grinds on, how will such mismatches shape the battle for European spots?