Overview

• After six matches the two clubs sit alone at the top, a pairing not seen since the 1989–90 season.
• Italian coverage reports five wins from six league games for both Napoli and Roma.
• Napoli’s start is attributed to Antonio Conte’s structure while he integrates numerous new signings and copes with injuries, including the reported early loss of Romelu Lukaku.
• Gian Piero Gasperini has imposed pressing and man-to-man principles at Roma, with outlets noting only two goals conceded so far.
• The northern contenders trail closely heading into the break, with Inter due to visit Roma next and Napoli set to play Torino.