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Napoli put five past Lazio to strengthen top-four credentials

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Napoli coach Gennaro Gattuso celebrates with his players after the match. [REUTERS/Ciro De Luca]

Napoli won a 5-2 thriller against top-four rivals Lazio on Thursday to stay within touching distance of the Champions League places in Serie A.

Lorenzo Insigne's penalty and a Matteo Politano strike gave the hosts a two-goal lead at the break, before Insigne netted his second and Dries Mertens struck to put the result beyond doubt.

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