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EDF: ‘Napoli deserved a point’
EDF: ‘Napoli deserved a point’
Eusebio Di Francesco admits Napoli “deserved a point” and explains Roma’s rather defensive approach was dictated by injuries. The Giallorossi took an early lead through Stephan El Shaarawy, but then defended for most of the game until capitulating to a late Dries Mertens equaliser. “It’s disappointing we conceded at the 90th, even if admittedly Napoli […]
Ancelotti: ‘Napoli made Roma play badly’
Ancelotti: ‘Napoli made Roma play badly’
Carlo Ancelotti was “very happy with the approach. Napoli kept the pressure on for 90 minutes and forced Roma to play in a way they didn’t enjoy.” Although it took a late Dries Mertens goal to snatch a point, the Partenopei dominated possession and had numerous chances. This 1-1 result means the gap between Napoli […]
Albiol: ‘It could’ve been worse’
Albiol: ‘It could’ve been worse’
Raul Albiol admits “it could’ve been worse” after Napoli scraped a 1-1 draw with Roma in the final minute. Although Dries Mertens scored a late equaliser, the Partenopei dominated for long periods and had numerous chances. Yet, at the same time, Albiol performed a goal-line clearance to deny Edin Dzeko a potential second goal. “Fortunately […]
Sarri sets new Chelsea record
Sarri sets new Chelsea record
Maurizio Sarri has set a new record as the first Chelsea manager ever to go unbeaten in his opening 10 Premier League games. The former Empoli and Napoli Coach still hasn’t tasted defeat in the tournament since replacing Antonio Conte this season. Today’s 4-0 demolition of Burnley was achieved without star man Eden Hazard, who […]
Napoli snatch point from defensive Roma
Napoli snatch point from defensive Roma
It was a Napoli siege for almost 90 minutes, yet Dries Mertens only snatched a late equaliser after Stephan El Shaarawy’s opener for Roma. Click here for the full match report. OR Follow all the action as it happens and give your views on the LIVEBLOG. See the latest Serie A predictions and betting tips […]
HT: Roma surprise Napoli
HT: Roma surprise Napoli
Stephan El Shaarawy has given Roma the half-time lead and Edin Dzeko almost got a second, but Napoli had numerous chances too. Follow all the action as it happens and give your views on the LIVEBLOG. The Derby del Sole has always been a passionate affair and a bitter rivalry. Carlo Ancelotti faced Roma as […]
Santon: ‘Roma can beat Napoli again’
Santon: ‘Roma can beat Napoli again’
Davide Santon hopes Roma can make it three years in a row winning at the Stadio San Paolo. “We’re strong and want to prove it.” It kicks off at 19.30 GMT, click here for the line-ups and LIVEBLOG. The game can be viewed on Eleven Sports in the UK and Ireland. It’s available on mobile, […]
Insigne: ‘Result at all costs’
Insigne: ‘Result at all costs’
Lorenzo Insigne warned Napoli intend to “get the result at all costs” against Roma and it doesn’t matter if he scores or not. It kicks off at 19.30 GMT, click here for the line-ups and LIVEBLOG. The game can be viewed on Eleven Sports in the UK and Ireland. It’s available on mobile, online and […]
Hamsik sets Napoli record
Hamsik sets Napoli record
Marek Hamsik matches the all-time record of 511 Napoli games this evening, set by Giuseppe Bruscolotti. The Partenopei host Roma at 19.30 GMT, click here for the line-ups and LIVEBLOG. The captain will make history with his 511th appearance in a Napoli jersey. This will equal the club record set by former right-back Bruscolotti, who […]
Milan match 1946 record
Milan match 1946 record
Milan have gone 15 consecutive Serie A rounds without a clean sheet for the first time since 1946. The Rossoneri remain the only side in the top flight this season to have conceded in every game. Former Milan youth academy product Riccardo Saponara found the back of the net at San Siro for Sampdoria today. […]