It's getting to the business end of the season. The time where points really do mean prizes, but not just in the top flight. This time last year both Siena and Atalanta were heading out of Serie A. Outdone by the new arrivals from Serie B, Parma and Bari to be precise, Atalanta and Siena were preparing themselves for a year in the Cadetti. It's still to early to say whether they will both return for sure especially given that as of now Siena sit in a playoff position. But Atalanta look strong and with 20,000 roaring them on every other week in Bergamo a return to the top flight looks a distinct posibility.
Unbeaten since a 2-0 home defeat to Livorno in late November last year Atalanta have demonstrated the sort of form that will push them towards an immediate return to Serie A and thats a good thing for the league in general as they are a club that has played 50 seasons in Serie A, more campaigns in the top flight than Udinese, Cagliari and even former league champions Genoa. In this unbeaten period Atalanta have racked up six wins and four draws.
The next few rounds however could have a huge bearing on where they ultimately finish in the table as they clash with fallen giants Torino and surprise package Novara who, after being promoted to Serie B last season, look set to make the double jump to Serie A as well . They currently sit second in the table after having led the league for some time in the early going and clearly are a side to be taken seriously in the race for promotion given that they still, after 27 games, are unbeaten at home.
It may be only week 27 in the Serie B calender, but give the experience of Atalanta and Siena and the sheer determination of Novara who have sat high up the table since the seasons beginnings it would take a brave man to be against these three being the sides that ply their trade in Serie A next season.
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