Roma Stay Perfect: Malen and Pisilli Seal Fourth Consecutive Win at Torino

Niccolò Pisilli scored on his first start of the season as Roma defeated Torino to extend their unbeaten Serie A run to four consecutive victories while remaining top of the table with a perfect record. Donyell Malen also netted his sixth goal of the campaign as Gasperini's side controlled the match, with Pisilli adding a second-half goal—his second of the season—to seal the win. The academy product, who had attracted transfer interest because of his potential to generate profit for the club, responded decisively when Gasperini handed him the midfield responsibility alongside Bryan Cristante. Pisilli's performance underlined a wider theme in Roma's dominance: the emergence of fresh tactical solutions as the season unfolds. The victory also showcased left-footed defender Nahuel Molina's attacking contributions and the midfield influence of Marten de Roon, while Leonardo Balerdi reinforced his status as a defensive leader. The club resisted offers for Pisilli during the transfer window, and his impact on the pitch has already vindicated that decision. On his first real opportunity at centre stage this season, Pisilli demonstrated the positioning and intelligence expected of him. He arrived in the right place at the right time—where a midfielder ought to arrive a moment later—offering precisely the additional quality that others, including Gasperini, routinely ask of Manu Koné. Pisilli delivered without being prompted, completing a convincing display that extended Roma's perfect start to the campaign.

Roma extended their perfect record to four wins in four matches with a 2–0 victory at Torino, consolidating top place and underlining their ambitions under Gian Piero Gasperini. Donyell Malen opened the scoring—his sixth goal in four games, matching the historic starts of Totti and Manfredini—from another Paulo Dybala assist, Dybala's fifth of the season. Niccolò Pisilli sealed the win late on with a precise right-footed finish. Roma dominated from the start with high pressing and controlled possession at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino, before managing the game from a position of strength in the second half despite the midweek Champions League fixture taking its toll. Mile Svilar made a crucial save from Simeone, while Mario Hermoso and Leonardo Balerdi anchored a solid defence. The performance underscored Roma's emerging quality across all departments. With 12 goals scored and only 1 conceded so far this season, the squad demonstrates the structure, ideas and mentality required of a genuine title contender. Gasperini's substitutions provided fresh energy when Torino threatened to find a response, allowing Roma to see out the victory comfortably. Attention now turns to a defining fixture: a home match against Inter on Saturday. The Olimpico promises an electric atmosphere for a clash that carries title implications, offering the chance to gauge just how far this Roma side can go. The team has made clear it is no longer hiding its ambitions.

Donyell Malen has become the third player in Roma's history to score more than five goals in the first four league matches of a season, following his strike yesterday. Only Pedro Manfredini, who netted seven in 1960–61, and Francesco Totti, who scored six in 2011–12, had previously achieved the feat. Speaking after the match, Malen acknowledged Totti's legacy at the club while focusing on his own immediate ambitions. "I know how great Totti has been for Roma," he said. "But I really enjoy playing this football and beating records if possible. I don't think I've become an idol for our fans though — I just want to score lots of goals. We have squad objectives to hit, and I'm focused only on those."

Niccolò Pisilli scored on his first start of the season as Roma defeated Torino to extend their unbeaten Serie A run to four consecutive victories while remaining top of the table with a perfect record. Donyell Malen also netted his sixth goal of the campaign as Gasperini's side controlled the match, with Pisilli adding a second-half goal—his second of the season—to seal the win. The academy product, who had attracted transfer interest because of his potential to generate profit for the club, responded decisively when Gasperini handed him the midfield responsibility alongside Bryan Cristante. Pisilli's performance underlined a wider theme in Roma's dominance: the emergence of fresh tactical solutions as the season unfolds. The victory also showcased left-footed defender Nahuel Molina's attacking contributions and the midfield influence of Marten de Roon, while Leonardo Balerdi reinforced his status as a defensive leader. The club resisted offers for Pisilli during the transfer window, and his impact on the pitch has already vindicated that decision. On his first real opportunity at centre stage this season, Pisilli demonstrated the positioning and intelligence expected of him. He arrived in the right place at the right time—where a midfielder ought to arrive a moment later—offering precisely the additional quality that others, including Gasperini, routinely ask of Manu Koné. Pisilli delivered without being prompted, completing a convincing display that extended Roma's perfect start to the campaign.

Roma extended their perfect record to four wins in four matches with a 2–0 victory at Torino, consolidating top place and underlining their ambitions under Gian Piero Gasperini. Donyell Malen opened the scoring—his sixth goal in four games, matching the historic starts of Totti and Manfredini—from another Paulo Dybala assist, Dybala's fifth of the season. Niccolò Pisilli sealed the win late on with a precise right-footed finish. Roma dominated from the start with high pressing and controlled possession at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino, before managing the game from a position of strength in the second half despite the midweek Champions League fixture taking its toll. Mile Svilar made a crucial save from Simeone, while Mario Hermoso and Leonardo Balerdi anchored a solid defence. The performance underscored Roma's emerging quality across all departments. With 12 goals scored and only 1 conceded so far this season, the squad demonstrates the structure, ideas and mentality required of a genuine title contender. Gasperini's substitutions provided fresh energy when Torino threatened to find a response, allowing Roma to see out the victory comfortably. Attention now turns to a defining fixture: a home match against Inter on Saturday. The Olimpico promises an electric atmosphere for a clash that carries title implications, offering the chance to gauge just how far this Roma side can go. The team has made clear it is no longer hiding its ambitions.

Donyell Malen has become the third player in Roma's history to score more than five goals in the first four league matches of a season, following his strike yesterday. Only Pedro Manfredini, who netted seven in 1960–61, and Francesco Totti, who scored six in 2011–12, had previously achieved the feat. Speaking after the match, Malen acknowledged Totti's legacy at the club while focusing on his own immediate ambitions. "I know how great Totti has been for Roma," he said. "But I really enjoy playing this football and beating records if possible. I don't think I've become an idol for our fans though — I just want to score lots of goals. We have squad objectives to hit, and I'm focused only on those."

Niccolò Pisilli scored on his first start of the season as Roma defeated Torino to extend their unbeaten Serie A run to four consecutive victories while remaining top of the table with a perfect record. Donyell Malen also netted his sixth goal of the campaign as Gasperini's side controlled the match, with Pisilli adding a second-half goal—his second of the season—to seal the win. The academy product, who had attracted transfer interest because of his potential to generate profit for the club, responded decisively when Gasperini handed him the midfield responsibility alongside Bryan Cristante. Pisilli's performance underlined a wider theme in Roma's dominance: the emergence of fresh tactical solutions as the season unfolds. The victory also showcased left-footed defender Nahuel Molina's attacking contributions and the midfield influence of Marten de Roon, while Leonardo Balerdi reinforced his status as a defensive leader. The club resisted offers for Pisilli during the transfer window, and his impact on the pitch has already vindicated that decision. On his first real opportunity at centre stage this season, Pisilli demonstrated the positioning and intelligence expected of him. He arrived in the right place at the right time—where a midfielder ought to arrive a moment later—offering precisely the additional quality that others, including Gasperini, routinely ask of Manu Koné. Pisilli delivered without being prompted, completing a convincing display that extended Roma's perfect start to the campaign.

Roma extended their perfect record to four wins in four matches with a 2–0 victory at Torino, consolidating top place and underlining their ambitions under Gian Piero Gasperini. Donyell Malen opened the scoring—his sixth goal in four games, matching the historic starts of Totti and Manfredini—from another Paulo Dybala assist, Dybala's fifth of the season. Niccolò Pisilli sealed the win late on with a precise right-footed finish. Roma dominated from the start with high pressing and controlled possession at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino, before managing the game from a position of strength in the second half despite the midweek Champions League fixture taking its toll. Mile Svilar made a crucial save from Simeone, while Mario Hermoso and Leonardo Balerdi anchored a solid defence. The performance underscored Roma's emerging quality across all departments. With 12 goals scored and only 1 conceded so far this season, the squad demonstrates the structure, ideas and mentality required of a genuine title contender. Gasperini's substitutions provided fresh energy when Torino threatened to find a response, allowing Roma to see out the victory comfortably. Attention now turns to a defining fixture: a home match against Inter on Saturday. The Olimpico promises an electric atmosphere for a clash that carries title implications, offering the chance to gauge just how far this Roma side can go. The team has made clear it is no longer hiding its ambitions.

Roma made it four victories from four with a 2–0 away win at Turin, reclaiming top spot in Serie A with a performance that marks their best start to a season since 2014. Dybala and Malen combined for the opening goal in the first half, with Malen finishing after going close on two earlier occasions. The Dutch forward has now scored 20 goals and sits level with Francesco Totti as Roma's best scorer after four matches in the three-points era. Niccolò Pisilli sealed the win late on, converting after one of Gianluca Mancini's many ball recoveries. The second half saw Turin press harder with Simeone testing Mile Svilar, but Roma held firm and pressed for a second goal through Nahuel Molina twice. Marten de Roon and Leonardo Balerdi also impressed in their contributions. Gasperini's side showed character and personality to withstand Turin's second-half pressure, a marked improvement from their recent Champions League experience. Molina came close to extending the lead twice before Pisilli's clincher. Balerdi drew particular praise for his display, with Gasperini drawing comparisons to legendary defender Giuseppe Baresi. The focus now turns to an Inter match on Saturday, with both teams unbeaten. Gasperini reflected on that earlier 5–2 defeat: "With them we came from a bad thrashing for 5-2, but from there a different Roma was born with a different mentality." On Dybala and Malen's partnership, he said: "A beauty for football fans, to see two champions who manage to materialise goal-scoring chances every match." Malen, asked about matching Totti's record, smiled: "I know how great Totti is and I like very much breaking all these records."

Niccolò Pisilli scored on his first start of the season as Roma defeated Torino to extend their unbeaten Serie A run to four consecutive victories while remaining top of the table with a perfect record. Donyell Malen also netted his sixth goal of the campaign as Gasperini's side controlled the match, with Pisilli adding a second-half goal—his second of the season—to seal the win. The academy product, who had attracted transfer interest because of his potential to generate profit for the club, responded decisively when Gasperini handed him the midfield responsibility alongside Bryan Cristante. Pisilli's performance underlined a wider theme in Roma's dominance: the emergence of fresh tactical solutions as the season unfolds. The victory also showcased left-footed defender Nahuel Molina's attacking contributions and the midfield influence of Marten de Roon, while Leonardo Balerdi reinforced his status as a defensive leader. The club resisted offers for Pisilli during the transfer window, and his impact on the pitch has already vindicated that decision. On his first real opportunity at centre stage this season, Pisilli demonstrated the positioning and intelligence expected of him. He arrived in the right place at the right time—where a midfielder ought to arrive a moment later—offering precisely the additional quality that others, including Gasperini, routinely ask of Manu Koné. Pisilli delivered without being prompted, completing a convincing display that extended Roma's perfect start to the campaign.

Roma extended their perfect record to four wins in four matches with a 2–0 victory at Torino, consolidating top place and underlining their ambitions under Gian Piero Gasperini. Donyell Malen opened the scoring—his sixth goal in four games, matching the historic starts of Totti and Manfredini—from another Paulo Dybala assist, Dybala's fifth of the season. Niccolò Pisilli sealed the win late on with a precise right-footed finish. Roma dominated from the start with high pressing and controlled possession at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino, before managing the game from a position of strength in the second half despite the midweek Champions League fixture taking its toll. Mile Svilar made a crucial save from Simeone, while Mario Hermoso and Leonardo Balerdi anchored a solid defence. The performance underscored Roma's emerging quality across all departments. With 12 goals scored and only 1 conceded so far this season, the squad demonstrates the structure, ideas and mentality required of a genuine title contender. Gasperini's substitutions provided fresh energy when Torino threatened to find a response, allowing Roma to see out the victory comfortably. Attention now turns to a defining fixture: a home match against Inter on Saturday. The Olimpico promises an electric atmosphere for a clash that carries title implications, offering the chance to gauge just how far this Roma side can go. The team has made clear it is no longer hiding its ambitions.

Roma made it four victories from four with a 2–0 away win at Turin, reclaiming top spot in Serie A with a performance that marks their best start to a season since 2014. Dybala and Malen combined for the opening goal in the first half, with Malen finishing after going close on two earlier occasions. The Dutch forward has now scored 20 goals and sits level with Francesco Totti as Roma's best scorer after four matches in the three-points era. Niccolò Pisilli sealed the win late on, converting after one of Gianluca Mancini's many ball recoveries. The second half saw Turin press harder with Simeone testing Mile Svilar, but Roma held firm and pressed for a second goal through Nahuel Molina twice. Marten de Roon and Leonardo Balerdi also impressed in their contributions. Gasperini's side showed character and personality to withstand Turin's second-half pressure, a marked improvement from their recent Champions League experience. Molina came close to extending the lead twice before Pisilli's clincher. Balerdi drew particular praise for his display, with Gasperini drawing comparisons to legendary defender Giuseppe Baresi. The focus now turns to an Inter match on Saturday, with both teams unbeaten. Gasperini reflected on that earlier 5–2 defeat: "With them we came from a bad thrashing for 5-2, but from there a different Roma was born with a different mentality." On Dybala and Malen's partnership, he said: "A beauty for football fans, to see two champions who manage to materialise goal-scoring chances every match." Malen, asked about matching Totti's record, smiled: "I know how great Totti is and I like very much breaking all these records."