Unstoppable Napoli reach their fifth win in a row to sit alone on the top of the Serie A
Reading Time: 2min | Thu. 23.09.21. | 21:20
A young Nigerian striker Osimhen hits a brace in a brutal 4-0 away victory against Sampdoria
The last time they were that good, the late Diego Armando Maradona was the leader of the squad. The Napoles-based outfit was far from the top of the Serie A table ever since - and it had been a long 30 years ago.
But things are starting to change as we speak. Led by illustrious Lorenzo Insignie, Napoli thrashed Sampdoria 4-0 on their soil, reaching their fifth consecutive win. Five out of five, a perfect start that sent them straight to the top of the table, as the only team with 15 points.
The man of the match was definitely a Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, who banged in a brace, while Insignie recorded two assists. The two of them were unplayable and remained a mystery for the home defence, which struggled not to succumb to abysmal after conceding three before the 60th minute.
The following two fixtures, a home game against Cagliari and a visit to Fiorentina, should keep them on top and promote Napoli as the leading contender for the championship title. The first one for them since 1990.
SERIE A - ROUND 5
Tuesday
Bologna - Genoa 2-2 (0-0)
/Hickey 49, Arnautovic pen 85 - Destro 55, Criscito pen 89/
Atalanta - Sasuolo 2-1 (2-1)
/Gosens 3, Zappacosta 37 - Berardi 44/
Fiorentina - Inter 1-3 (1-0)
/Sottil 23 - Darmian 52, Dzeko 55, Perisic 87/
Wednesday
Spezia - Juventus 2-3 (1-1)
/Gyasi 33, Antiste 49 - Kean 28, Chiesa 66, De Ligt 72/
Cagliari - Empoli 0-2 (0-1)
/Di Francesco 29, Stulac 69/
Milan - Venezia 2-0 (0-0)
/Diaz 68, Hernandez 82/
Thursday
Sampdoria Napoli 0-4 (0-2)
/Osimhen 10, 50, Ruiz 39, Zielinski 59/
Torino - Lazio 1-1 (0-0)
/Pjaca 76 - Immobile 90/
21.45: (1.55) Roma (4.10) Udinese (6.00)
