Speaking to Gazzetta dello Sport in the lead-up to Saturday’s Derby della Madonnina, Diego Milito gave his former side Inter a slight upper hand over arch-rivals Milan. As the early Serie A pacesetters, the Lombard giants go head-to-head in a top-table six-pointer at the iconic Giuseppe Meazza.

With both sides starting a new top-flight campaign with a 100% three-game record for the first time since 1971/72, much more than just the usual bragging rights are on the cards. Inter have asserted themselves as a dominant force in this match-up under Simone Inzaghi’s tutelage,…