Catania coach Walter Zenga was delighted with their derby victory over Palermo yesterday.

"Of course I am happy," smiled Zenga. "To have 14 points from seven games is recognition for all the hard work done by everyone, from the lads to my staff.

"Those who work with me give everything they've got during the week and then every Sunday they bring out an extra fantastic performance.

"We are living a dream and it would be wonderful to carry on this experience as long as possible."

Zenga added: "The trouble comes for me now, as I have 25 players in my squad and have already fielded 22 of them. It will be very difficult to pick seven who must go to the stands each week.

"I am making life difficult for myself, but that's the way I like it!"

President Antonino Pulvirenti was even more excitable at the prospect of topping the Serie A table.

"This is a very important day. We won a significant game and there was no sign of trouble in the stands. It was two victories in one fell swoop," said the patron.