One lesson that we learned from Chelsea's 3-2 win against Fulham
Here is one lesson that we learned from Chelsea's 3-2 win against Fulham at Craven Cottage, in their opening match of the new Premier League season.
Here is one lesson that we learned after the Nerazzurri beat the Bianconeri 5-3 at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza.

Inter's 5-3 victory over Udinese showed one important characteristic of Cristian Chivu's side: they know how to bounce back from adversity. After going two goals behind, the Nerazzurri were once again forced to respond, and they showed the character needed to turn the game around and claim another important victory.
What makes the result even more interesting is that Inter had already experienced something very similar just last weekend. Against Napoli, Chivu's side also found themselves two goals behind before eventually winning 3-2, with Lautaro Martinez scoring the late winner. To then come from behind again against Udinese shows that Inter are starting to believe they can recover even when a game is not going their way.
That could become one of their biggest strengths as the season goes on. The Nerazzurri will have difficult periods, with injuries, tough games and a busy schedule all likely to test the squad. Knowing that they can still get a result after falling behind could give the players extra confidence during those tough moments.
The response against Udinese also showed that Inter did not let the early setback affect them. They kept playing their game and gradually took control of the match. For Chivu, this will be one of the most positive things to take from the result because his players showed that they can stay calm and keep working even when they are under pressure.
The win over Napoli had already shown that Inter were capable of fighting their way back into a game, but doing it again so soon makes the two results even more important. The players could have seen the Napoli comeback as a one-off, but they showed against Udinese that they have the confidence to do it again. This is a good sign for Chivu as he looks to build his team throughout the season.
It could also be very important when Inter face some of their biggest games. If they are competing for the Serie A title and the Champions League, there will be matches where they have to recover after conceding a goal or falling behind. Having already been in that situation twice and come out with victories can give the players more belief when they face similar situations again.
Another positive from the Udinese game was how Inter played after getting back into the match. They did not simply try to protect themselves once they had taken control. Instead, they continued to put Udinese under pressure and eventually scored five goals. This shows that the team has the confidence to keep attacking rather than becoming too defensive after recovering from a difficult position.
This could be especially useful towards the end of the season, when every point can become important. If Inter find themselves behind in a game that they need to win, their ability to keep fighting could help them pick up points that might otherwise be lost. Over a full season, those points can make a big difference in a title race.
The same could apply in the Champions League, where one poor start can put a team in a difficult position. Inter's recent results have shown that they are capable of staying in a game even when things are going against them. That experience could be useful when they face stronger opponents and the pressure is much higher in the latter stages of the campaign.
The season is still young, but the victories over Napoli and Udinese have already given Chivu something positive to build on. Inter have shown that they have the quality to win games, but they have also shown that they are not easily beaten when they find themselves in trouble. That could become a very important part of their season.
There is still a long way to go, but Inter's ability to bounce back from difficult situations could help them stay in the race for the biggest trophies. With direct rivals such as Roma, Como and others also looking to compete near the top, Inter will need more than just quality to maintain their position.
If they can continue showing the same fight they have shown against Napoli and Udinese, their ability to recover from adversity could prove to be one of their biggest advantages as the season reaches its most important stages.