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Dybala-Higuain break drought
Dybala-Higuain break drought
Juventus’ win over Spal last night saw Paulo Dybala and Gonzalo Higuain score in the same game for the first time since February. The Bianconeri won 4-1 against the newly promoted side, with La Joya curling in a stunning free-kick and Pipita adding the third with a fine left-footed strike. That represented the first time […]
Barcelona in for Koulibaly?
Barcelona in for Koulibaly?
Barcelona are reportedly interested in Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly, but he’d cost at least €50m. The centre-back has become a key part of Maurizio Sarri’s side, and signed a renewal until 2021 in September last year. That hasn’t stopped the defender being linked with a move away, and today Sport is reporting that Barça are […]
Juventus set scoring record
Juventus set scoring record
Juventus have scored 31 goals in the first 10 Serie A games, the best record by anyone in 66 years. The Bianconeri beat Spal 4-1 in Turin last night, meaning they have now scored 31 in 10 games, even better than Napoli’s record of 29 in the same period. Indeed that record is better than […]
Balotelli: ‘I’m ready if Italy call’
Balotelli: ‘I’m ready if Italy call’
Mario Balotelli explained his decision to remain in Nice, dealing with criticism and is “ready” for an Italy call. “If not, I’ll cheer on the Nazionale.” The striker sat down with newspaper Nice-Matin to discuss his career and hopes of getting back into the Azzurri squad. “It is important for me to express myself so […]
Sarri: ‘Napoli should’ve killed the game’
Sarri: ‘Napoli should’ve killed the game’
Maurizio Sarri feels Napoli “felt too secure in our lead, which was a mistake” in the 3-2 victory away to Genoa. Adel Taarabt had given the hosts a surprise lead after four minutes, but Dries Mertens turned it around with a brace and then prompted the Ervin Zukanovic own goal. However, late on the Grifone […]
Mertens takes over Marassi
Mertens takes over Marassi
Dries Mertens scored two and forced an own goal as Napoli came from behind to win a 3-2 thriller away to Genoa. Click here for the full match report. Or see how all tonight’s games unfolded on the Liveblog.
HT: Mertens double at Marassi
HT: Mertens double at Marassi
A sensational Dries Mertens double overturned the early Adel Taarabt goal, as Napoli lead 2-1 away to Genoa at the break. Follow all the action as it happens from tonight’s NINE Serie A games on the LIVEBLOG. The Partenopei needed a result to recapture the leadership from Inter, who beat Sampdoria 3-2 last night to […]
Insigne: ‘Napoli are relaxed’
Insigne: ‘Napoli are relaxed’
Lorenzo Insigne assures Napoli are “relaxed” as they go into tonight’s trip to Genoa after two setbacks in a week. It kicks off at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT), follow the build-up and action from all nine Serie A games on the LIVEBLOG. “Even if we only scored one goal in the last two games, […]
Serie A line-ups
Serie A line-ups
Check out all the confirmed line-ups for the eight Serie A matches kicking off this evening, including Bologna-Lazio and Fiorentina-Torino. Follow all the action as it happens from tonight’s Serie A games on the LIVEBLOG. Bologna-Lazio Bologna: Mirante; Krafth, De Maio, Helander, Masina; Donsah, Crisetig, Pulgar; Verdi, Destro, Krejci Lazio: Strakosha; Bastos, De Vrij, Radu; Marusic, Parolo, […]
Line-ups: Genoa-Napoli
Line-ups: Genoa-Napoli
Napoli need a result away to Genoa in order to recapture the Serie A leadership from Inter and make few changes to their core side. It kicks off at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT), follow the build-up and action from all nine Serie A games on the LIVEBLOG. The Partenopei are still unbeaten in the […]