NAPLES: Napoli secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Roma on Sunday to reclaim the top position in the Italian Serie A standings. The match, held at the iconic Diego Armando Maradona Stadium, saw Belgian forward Romelu Lukaku score the decisive goal against his former club, Roma.

According to Anadolu Agency, Lukaku, who had a stint with Roma last season, found the back of the net in the 54th minute. The goal came after a precise low cross from teammate Giovanni Di Lorenzo, which Lukaku expertly converted by sliding in the six-yard box to ensure Napoli’s triumph.

With this win, Napoli now leads the Serie A with 29 points accumulated over 13 matches. The victory places them just ahead of title contenders Atalanta, Inter Milan, and Fiorentina, each with 28 points after the weekend’s matches. Meanwhile, Roma finds themselves in 12th place on the league table with 13 points.