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Fazio: ‘Roma had chances to win’
Fazio: ‘Roma had chances to win’
Federico Fazio believes Roma “might even have had the chances to win” after their 1-0 home defeat to Napoli, “but that is football,” The Argentina international thought he had scored, but his header from a corner was fingertipped on to the upright by Pepe Reina. “It was a great save, similar to the one he […]
Kolarov: ‘Napoli didn’t deserve win’
Kolarov: ‘Napoli didn’t deserve win’
Aleksandar Kolarov does not think Napoli deserved their 1-0 victory over Roma and “it’s too early to say they are breaking away at the top.” Lorenzo Insigne got the only goal at the Stadio Olimpico, meaning the Partenopei have a perfect record after eight rounds and are five points clear of Juventus. “We hit the […]
Napoli eighth wonder at Roma
Napoli eighth wonder at Roma
Lorenzo Insigne’s early strike proved enough, as Roma hit the woodwork twice, but Napoli conquered the Olimpico for an eighth straight win. The Partenopei have made history by maintaining their perfect start to the season after eight rounds. Insigne got the only goal of the game, making the most of a lucky ricochet off Daniele […]
Insigne: ‘Napoli steps forward’
Insigne: ‘Napoli steps forward’
Lorenzo Insigne is “proud to have scored the 100th club goal of my career” and admits Napoli made “important steps forward” by beating Roma. His goal after 20 minutes proved enough for the 1-0 victory at the Stadio Olimpico, meaning the Partenopei have a perfect record after eight rounds in Serie A and are five […]
HT: Insigne rules Roma
HT: Insigne rules Roma
Lorenzo Insigne took advantage of a lucky ricochet to give Napoli the fully-deserved half-time lead away to Roma. Follow all the action as it happens and give your views on the LIVEBLOG. There were big expectations for this Derby del Sole, as the Partenopei had a perfect start to the season, winning all seven games […]
Allegri: ‘Juventus were warned’
Allegri: ‘Juventus were warned’
Max Allegri said Juventus ignored the “warning signs” in previous games and were punished by Lazio, but explained his Paulo Dybala decisions. The Bianconeri hadn’t lost a Serie A home fixture since August 2015, while they were unbeaten here in 57 competitive matches (winning 50 and drawing seven), but Lazio emerged 2-1 thanks to a […]
Hamsik: ‘Napoli battle with Roma’
Hamsik: ‘Napoli battle with Roma’
Marek Hamsik said Napoli expect “a real battle this evening” against Roma. “It’s a head-to-head between two of the best teams in Serie A.” It kicks off at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT), follow the build-up and action on the LIVEBLOG. “This is a head-to-head between two of the best teams in Serie A, but […]
Florenzi: ‘Best strike forces in Italy’
Florenzi: ‘Best strike forces in Italy’
Alessandro Florenzi concedes Roma v Napoli has “the best strike forces in Italy, but we must both do better defensively.” It kicks off at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT), follow the build-up and action on the LIVEBLOG. “It’s an important game, but is still worth just three points at the end of the day,” Florenzi […]
Line-ups: Roma-Napoli
Line-ups: Roma-Napoli
Napoli try to maintain their perfect start to the season and have Dries Mertens up against Edin Dzeko’s Roma in what should be a Serie A classic. It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT), follow the build-up and action on the LIVEBLOG. The Partenopei have had a record-breaking opening […]
Lulic: ‘A different Juve-Lazio’
Lulic: ‘A different Juve-Lazio’
Senad Lulic expects a “different” meeting between Lazio and Juventus today after the 3-2 Italian Super Cup win in August. It kicks off at the Allianz Juventus Stadium at 17.00 UK time (16.00 GMT). Follow the build-up and action from this game and Roma-Napoli on the LIVEBLOG. “The Super Cup was a one-off match, but […]