Defending champions Inter Milan produced another rousing comeback to beat Udinese 5-3 at San Siro and continue their perfect start to the new Serie A campaign. Udinese had taken a shock 2-0 lead through James Abankwah's early header and then a close-range strike from Jurgen Ekkelenkamp. The Nerazzurri -- who had came from 2-0 down to beat Napoli late on in their last Serie A game -- fought back as Carlos Augusto drilled in a long range effort and Nicolò Barella equalised before halftime.

Marcus Thuram's sweeping finish completed the turnaround in the 57th minute, before England defender John Stones -- making a first start since his free transfer move from Manchester City - limped off having pulled up after chasing an Udinese breakaway. Pio Esposito and substitute Ange-Yoan Bonny then wrapped things up, with Idrissa Gueye scoring a late consolation for the visitors. The win means Cristian Chivu's side kept pace with leaders Roma, who won 2-0 over Torino earlier on Monday, on a 100 percent record from four league games.

In-form striker Donyell Malen scored his sixth goal in four games to put Roma ahead and Niccolò Pisilli got a deserved second in stoppage time in the early game to put Roma atop the table until Inter's storming comeback saw Chivu's side draw level.