Napoli

Napoli

1st in Italian Serie A
Kvaratskhelia penalty earns sluggish Napoli victory at Empoli Kvaratskhelia penalty earns sluggish Napoli victory at Empoli

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's penalty was the difference between the sides as Napoli laboured to a 1-0 win at Empoli on Sunday to extend their lead at the top of the Serie A standings.

Conte: Not sure Napoli deserve to be top of Serie A Conte: Not sure Napoli deserve to be top of Serie A

Napoli manager Antonio Conte is cautiously optimistic about the team's form and said they were improving after a comfortable win over Como on Friday extended their lead at the top of Serie A.

McTominay scores after 25 seconds in Napoli win over Como McTominay scores after 25 seconds in Napoli win over Como

Napoli's Scott McTominay scored after 25 seconds and Romelu Lukaku and David Neres were also on target as they beat visitors Como 3-1 in Serie A on Friday to extend their lead at the top of Serie A.

Antonio Conte has Napoli back on Serie A summit with sweat equity Antonio Conte has Napoli back on Serie A summit with sweat equity

Napoli must continue to work hard to progress, coach Antonio Conte said after a 2-0 home win over Monza on Sunday put them top of Serie A for the first time since they won the title two seasons ago.

Palmer's four-goal blitz, Barca's unbeaten streak ends Palmer's four-goal blitz, Barca's unbeaten streak ends

Chelsea's Cole Palmer makes history, while Osasuna stun Barcelona in LaLiga. That and more in our Weekend Review.

Transfer Talk: Juventus could consider move for Osimhen Transfer Talk: Juventus could consider move for Osimhen

Juventus are reportedly looking to bring in striker Victor Osimhen following his loan at Galatasaray from Napoli. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Juventus held to goalless stalemate by visiting Napoli Juventus held to goalless stalemate by visiting Napoli

Juventus were held to a goalless draw by Napoli in Serie A on Saturday, their third consecutive such score on the domestic front.

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It didn't matter that Arsenal were missing several key players -- in the end, they got an impressive, "ugly" win over Spurs. PLUS: Real Madrid's issues remain despite a win, and Liverpool's weakness is exposed.

Napoli beat Cagliari for 3rd Serie A win in a row Napoli beat Cagliari for 3rd Serie A win in a row

Napoli went top of Serie A with 4-0 victory at Cagliari on Sunday, thanks to goals from Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Romelu Lukaku and Alessandro Buongiorno.

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Serie A Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Napoli 8 +10 19
2 Internazionale 8 +8 17
3 Juventus 8 +10 16
4 AC Milan 8 +7 14
5 Fiorentina 8 +7 13
6 Atalanta 8 +5 13
7 Lazio 8 +2 13
8 Udinese 8 -1 13
9 Torino 8 0 11
10 AS Roma 8 +2 10
11 Empoli 8 +1 10
12 Bologna 8 -2 9
13 Hellas Verona 8 -3 9
14 Como 8 -4 9
15 Cagliari 8 -5 9
16 Monza 8 -1 7
17 Parma 8 -2 7
18 Genoa 8 -10 6
19 Lecce 8 -15 5
20 Venezia 8 -9 4
Full Standings

Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
77 Khvicha Kvarat.. 4 8 2
11 Romelu Lukaku 3 6 4
22 Giovanni Di Lo.. 2 8 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
11 Romelu Lukaku 4 6 3
7 David Neres 3 7 1
77 Khvicha Kvarat.. 2 8 4