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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.
Build-up
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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, 11:18
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, 11:44
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, 11:16
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, 16:24
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, 11:16
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, 12:23
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