Serie A: Naples ahead of Bologna and back in second place

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

After its victory in the Italian Super Cup, Naples had to continue its momentum to get closer to the Milan leader. Traveling to the Cremonese pitch, the Partenopei quickly opened the scoring thanks to Rasmus Højlund (1-0, 13th). The Dane then made the difference by scoring a double before the break (2-0, 45th).

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In management during the second half, the Neapolitans secured this victory and temporarily moved up to second place in Serie A, but remained under threat from Inter Milan, before a trip to Lazio. For its part, Cremonese remains in 12th place before hosting Fiorentina on the next day.