Fredy Guarin has revealed that Inter Milan consider themselves as serious contenders for this year's Serie A title.
Roberto Mancini's side are currently top of the table after winning all five of their league games, leading Fiorentina by three points.
Inter also have a 10-point gap over current champions Juventus and Guarin says that the club are now ready to end the Old Lady's current dominance in the league.
"What's great about football is that things change so quickly," the Colombia international told reporters.
"After three years of not finding the right way forward, there were positive changes. I had difficulty during that period, but I think I gained in experience and today we have a great opportunity with this team, this coach and these new players to lift our heads and think about winning the Scudetto.
"To be considered a great team, you have to earn it one match at a time. Mentality is very important, as is making sure we fix our mistakes. What really counts is to be a solid squad, to leave no room for doubt."
Inter face second-place Fiorentina on Sunday.
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