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Roma capitalise on Napoli slip-up to claim Serie A lead

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Roma's Bryan Cristante fights for the ball with Udinese's Arthur Atta during the Serie A match at the Olympic Stadium in Rome on November 9, 2025. (Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)

Italian champions Napoli came unstuck at Bologna on Sunday, losing 2-0 to cede the Serie A summit to Roma who beat Udinese by the same scoreline.

Goals in the capital either side of the break by Lorenzo Pellegrini and Zeki Celik sent Gian Piero Gasperini's side to the top of the table on 24 points after 11 outings.

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