Inter Milan president Beppe Marotta is convinced this season will be an exciting title battle in Serie A.
Inter are battling the likes of Juventus, Roma and Napoli this season, with AC Milan also regarded as a contender.
Marotta said: "Yes, I notice that, especially this year, there's a group of teams that are similar in strength, and so I think it will be a thrilling championship until the end; it may be early, but that bodes well because there is a group of teams that can absolutely fight for the title."
Meanwhile, on Inter's Champions League opponents Kairat Almaty this week, Marotta said: "On paper, Kairat seems like a very approachable team. In reality, all Champions League matches are tough.
"For them, it's the game of their lives, and we have to be good at understanding this type of match. And above all, we have to take home the full prize, so we can move up the table and put some hay in the bag, because the next few rounds will be very tough."