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Napoli v Bologna: Official Line-Ups
Napoli v Bologna: Official Line-Ups
Having turned down the chance to move south and fight for the Scudetto this January, Bologna’s Simone Verdi will be hoping to show Napoli exactly what they’re missing when he visits the Stadio San Paolo on Sunday afternoon. The 25-year-old had the opportunity to join the Partenopei and to reunite himself with Maurizio Sarri, but […]
Sarri: Juventus are superior in every way
Sarri: Juventus are superior in every way
Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri was understandably pleased with his side’s efforts as they overturned a 1-0 deficit to see off a tricky Bologna on Sunday afternoon[1]. The result sees the Partenopei return to the top of the Serie A table, taking them back ahead of Juventus who had leapfrogged them on Saturday with their win […]
More Mertens magic keeps Napoli top
More Mertens magic keeps Napoli top
He waited since October 29 for a Serie A goal but Dries Mertens followed last week’s decisive strike in Bergamo with two equally important efforts as Napoli came from behind to see off a tricky Bologna on Sunday afternoon. It was far from comfortable for the hosts, however, and the Rossoblu did in fact lead […]
Juventus Player Ratings: Khedira counts
Juventus Player Ratings: Khedira counts
Juventus beat Chievo at the Stadio Bentegodi on Saturday night to go top of the Serie A table, with Napoli due to play on Sunday. Sami Khedira and Gonzalo Higuain got on the scoresheet as the Bianconeri made the most of two red cards from the Chievo players to win the game late in the […]
Serie A round 22 preview: Will they stay or will they go?
Serie A round 22 preview: Will they stay or will they go?
With the transfer window beginning to creak shut, this may be the last chance for some of Serie A’s great and the good to convince potential suitors they should be snapped up or demonstrate their value to their current side. The weekend begins at the Mapei Stadium. Sassuolo won their first two Serie A meetings […]
Serie A Team of the Week | Round 21
Serie A Team of the Week | Round 21
Napoli remain top of the league, as Juventus keep up with the Partenopei with the Monday night win over Genoa. Lazio climb to third, Inter and Roma settle on a 1-1 draw. At the bottom, crucial away win for Crotone at Hellas, as Benevento lose after two consecutive wins. Our Team of the Week will […]
Allegri: Juventus stopped playing after 70 minutes
Allegri: Juventus stopped playing after 70 minutes
Despite a less than impressive performance from Juventus, Bianconeri coach Massmiliano Allege was happy that his side were able to take all three points against Genoa. Douglas Costa’s second goal of the Serie A season was enough to give Juventus a 1-0 win over Genoa at the Allianz Stadium on Monday evening. As a result, […]
Decisive Douglas Costa earns Juventus victory over Genoa
Decisive Douglas Costa earns Juventus victory over Genoa
Douglas Costa[1]’s second goal of the Serie A[2] season was enough to give Juventus[3] a 1-0 win over Genoa[4] at the Allianz Stadium on Monday evening. Going into the game, Juventus hadn’t lost at home Serie A against Genoa since January 1991, and relatively easily kept that record in tact, while also keeping their first […]
Mertens magic downs Atalanta and puts Napoli clear at top
Mertens magic downs Atalanta and puts Napoli clear at top
Napoli consolidated their position at the top of Serie A with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Atalanta at the Stadio Atleti Azzurri d’Italia on Sunday. A wonderful Dries Mertens strike was enough to settle the match and put the Partenepoi four points clear, ahead of Juventus’ clash against Genoa on Monday. The Belgian latched onto […]