Inter Milan defender Juan Jesus says coach Roberto Mancini deserves credit for their standing in the table.
The Nerazzurri are two points clear at the top of the Serie A standings.
"This first place proves we worked well pre-season and this is all down to the hard work of the team," Juan Jesus told Futnet.
“The Coach has already used three different tactical systems and changes line-up every game, so I think this group is giving a great deal as a unit.
“Being top is down to hard work and the Coach, who helps us so much. Thank God this year is going in a different way to the last and we're enjoying it with our fans.
“Now we need all the supporters to cheer on Inter towards our objective, which is the Scudetto. That means taking it one game at a time and keeping the top spot."