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Lichtsteiner: ‘Juve win at all costs’
Lichtsteiner: ‘Juve win at all costs’
Stephan Lichtsteiner warned Juventus “must win at all costs” in tonight’s trip to Hellas Verona for a variety of reasons. It kicks off at 19.45 GMT, click here for the line-ups and Liveblog. “We are on the right track and now want to continue along this path,” the full-back told Sky Sport Italia. Napoli have […]
Line-ups: Verona-Juventus
Line-ups: Verona-Juventus
Juventus visit Verona and find a new role for Paulo Dybala as trequartista behind Gonzalo Higuain and Mario Mandzukic. It kicks off at the sold out Stadio Bentegodi at 19.45 GMT, follow the build-up and action on the LIVEBLOG. Napoli have already secured the title of Winter Champions by reaching the halfway stage of the […]
Chiesa: ‘I’ve done nothing yet’
Chiesa: ‘I’ve done nothing yet’
Federico Chiesa discussed comparisons with father Enrico and being the face of the new Fiorentina. “We’ve not yet seen the real Federico Chiesa.” The Viola take on Milan today at 11.30 GMT, click here for a match preview. Chiesa is the son of former Parma and Fiorentina star Enrico Chiesa, remarkably making his Serie A […]
Allan: ‘Napoli aiming for Scudetto’
Allan: ‘Napoli aiming for Scudetto’
“The objective is without doubt the Scudetto” said Napoli midfielder Allan, who joked with Maurizio Sarri about a potential Brazil call. The Partenopei beat Crotone 1-0 at the Stadio Scida last night to win the title of Winter Champions, remaining top of the Serie A table at the halfway stage. “The objective is without doubt […]
Vrenna: ‘Penalty snub scandalous’
Vrenna: ‘Penalty snub scandalous’
Crotone director general Raffaele Vrenna said the decision not to award a penalty against Napoli was “scandalous” in their 1-0 defeat. Last night, a Marek Hamsik goal proved the difference at the Stadio Scida. However, on 65 minutes there was a controversial incident when a corner struck Dries Mertens on the arm. Although his arm […]
Sarri: ‘Statistics are worthless’
Sarri: ‘Statistics are worthless’
Maurizio Sarri called the status of Winter Champions “worthless” and shrugged off Napoli statistics, but insists Crotone didn’t deserve a penalty. The 1-0 victory at the Stadio Scida was secured by a Marek Hamsik goal, meaning the Partenopei are top of the table at the midway stage of the season. Napoli have been extraordinary in […]
Napoli look at Winter Champion history
Napoli look at Winter Champion history
Napoli are Winter Champions and only five sides in the last 23 years have failed to win the Scudetto after leading at halfway – but one of those was Napoli. The Partenopei beat Crotone 1-0 at the Stadio Scida with a goal from Marek Hamsik to confirm their status as table-toppers at the midway stage […]
Napoli match 1987-88 records
Napoli match 1987-88 records
Napoli end 2017 and the first half of the season with a series of records, including their status as the only side in Europe’s top five leagues unbeaten away. The Partenopei are the Winter Champions for 2017-18, as the 1-0 victory over Crotone ensured they are the leaders at the halfway stage of the campaign. […]
Hamsik seals Winter Scudetto
Hamsik seals Winter Scudetto
Marek Hamsik’s latest record-breaking goal proved enough for a win at Crotone, ensuring Napoli are Campioni d’Inverno – Winter Champions. The Partenopei end 2017 with 31 Serie A victories, six draws and only two defeats, having scored 96 goals and conceded 31. They’re also unbeaten on their travels in the calendar year, winning 18 out […]
Hamsik: ‘Good omen for Napoli’
Hamsik: ‘Good omen for Napoli’
Marek Hamsik hopes the Number 17 can prove a good omen after his 117th goal at the 17th minute beat Crotone to make Napoli Winter Champions. “We cannot afford to have this stress at the end and we should’ve finished the game off earlier,” the captain told Mediaset Premium following a 1-0 victory at the […]