Napoli Tighten Title Push with Clinical Win in Rome

SSC Napoli climbed joint-top of Serie A with a hard-fought 1-0 win over AS Roma at the Stadio Olimpico, extending their impressive run in this fixture to just one defeat in 12 meetings.

David Neres delivered the decisive moment, finishing coolly from a sharp counter-attack late in the first half.

AS Roma, who began the night two points ahead after a strong start to the campaign, struggled to convert their early openings.

Evan Ferguson twice missed the target before Napoli punished the hosts with Neres’ composed chip past Mile Svilar.

Antonio Conte’s men pushed for a second after the break, while Gian Piero Gasperini turned to Paulo Dybala in search of a response.

Roma had possession but lacked the incisive edge needed, and their only clear late chance fell to Tommaso Baldanzi, whose low effort was superbly tipped away by Vanja Milinkovic-Savic.

Napoli saw out the remaining moments to leapfrog Roma in the standings and underline their title credentials with a statement victory on the road.