The Match
Match Report
Miralem Pjanic scores a set piece in each half to earn league leaders Roma a 2-0 victory over 10-man Napoli in the top-of-the-table clash at the Stadio Olimpico.
Live Commentary
Sports Mole's text commentary of Roma's eighth successive Serie A victory, a 2-0 success over previously unbeaten Napoli.
HT Report
Miralem's Pjanic's free kick in first-half stoppage time gives Roma a half-time lead over Napoli in their top-of-the-table Serie A clash at the Stadio Olimpico.
Team News
Gonzalo Higuain is only fit enough for a place on the Napoli bench for their top-of-the-table Serie A clash with Roma at the Stadio Olimpico.
Preview
Roma host Napoli on Friday night in Serie A looking to maintain their 100% record.
Form Guide
Build-up
Gianfranco Zola: 'Napoli can win Serie A this season'
Gianfranco Zola believes that his former club Napoli are genuine title contenders in Serie A this season.
Oct 18, 12:18
Morgan De Sanctis: 'Napoli clash important'
Morgan De Sanctis believes that an early win over Napoli could give Roma the advantage in the title race.
Oct 16, 12:44
Rafael Benitez: 'Beating Roma won't win title'
Rafael Benitez says that three points against Roma on Friday night will not settle the Serie A title.
Oct 16, 12:16
Napoli's Raul Albiol to miss Roma clash?
A report claims that Napoli defender Raul Albiol will miss Friday's Serie A clash with Roma due to injury.
Oct 12, 17:24
Gonzalo Higuain: 'Too early for Napoli title talk'
Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain rejects talk that his side should view next week's clash with Serie A leaders Roma as a decisive clash so early in the campaign.
Oct 11, 12:16
Roma, Napoli moved to Friday night
Roma's Serie A showdown with closest rivals Napoli is moved to 7.45pm on Friday, October 18 due to planned protest in the Italian capital 24 hours later.
Oct 7, 13:23
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| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | PTS | |
| 1 | Napoli | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 9 | 10 | 26 |
| 2 | Atalanta BCAtalanta | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 31 | 15 | 16 | 25 |
| 3 | Fiorentina | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 25 | 10 | 15 | 25 |
| 4 | Inter Milan | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 26 | 14 | 12 | 25 |
| 5 | Lazio | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 25 | 14 | 11 | 25 |
| 6 | Juventus | 12 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 21 | 7 | 14 | 24 |
| 7 | AC Milan | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 14 | 6 | 18 |
| 8 | Bologna | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 2 | 18 |
| 9 | Udinese | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 15 | 18 | -3 | 16 |
| 10 | Empoli | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 10 | -1 | 15 |
| 11 | Torino | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 15 | 18 | -3 | 14 |
| 12 | Roma | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 17 | -3 | 13 |
| 13 | Parma | 12 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 18 | -2 | 12 |
| 14 | Hellas VeronaHellas Verona | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 17 | 27 | -10 | 12 |
| 15 | Como | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 23 | -10 | 10 |
| 16 | CagliariCagliari | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 22 | -10 | 10 |
| 17 | Genoa | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 22 | -13 | 10 |
| 18 | Lecce | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 21 | -16 | 9 |
| 19 | Monza | 12 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 15 | -5 | 8 |
| 20 | VeneziaVenezia | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 11 | 21 | -10 | 8 |
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