Serie A has a new leader – Napoli! A fresh wave of excitement has washed over the city under Vesuvius, and the ‘main culprit’ is Antonio Conte. Everything happening is under his influence.Torino faltered, giving the Neapolitans the chance to claim the top spot, and they didn’t miss it. What makes fans even happier than the view from the top is the clear imprint of Conte’s coaching. The play may not always be beautiful, but the results are there for now. Whatever big chances the southern Italian club creates, they capitalize on, and Monza felt that firsthand – 2-0 (2-0).Napoli played only as much as was needed. In total, just one half. In the first half, they charged toward the opponent’s goal, creating chances and pressing forward. Once they got what they wanted – a two-goal lead – they stopped looking at the opponent’s goal. They became completely disinterested in pushing the visitors further or filling the net.Torino waste the chance to reclaim the top – Lazio leave victoriousInstead, they focused on protecting their own, and they succeeded. Once again, all routes to their goal were closed off. For the fourth consecutive match, Napoli kept a clean sheet, and Monza’s attacks were largely fruitless until stoppage time. Elia Caprile wasn’t really tested, and he didn’t have to perform any heroics.The defense has been rock solid in the first part of the season, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is back to his old self – the form from two seasons ago. Yes, he had respectable stats last season, but he padded those numbers when everything was already over, when Napoli had completely collapsed and surrendered the Scudetto long ago. Now, it’s different…He has already scored three goals and provided two assists in Serie A. Once again, it takes very little for him to find the net – practically half a chance. Scott McTominay’s shot was blocked, the ball bounced, and the Georgian pounced on it with full force. Earlier, Matteo Politano had calmly slotted the ball in after entering the penalty area, opening the game up – and Monza’s defense.Napoli played those ten minutes of the first half, got what they wanted, and then ‘locked up’ the match, claiming the top spot.SERIE A – MATCHDAY 6FridayAC Milan – Lecce 3-0 (3-0)/Morata 36, Hernandez 41, Pulišić 43/SaturdayUdinese – Inter 2-3 (1-2)/Kabasele 35, Lucca 83 – Frattesi 1, Martinez 45+4, 47/Genoa – Juventus 0-3 (0-1)/Vlahovic 48 pen, 55, Conceicao 90/Bologna – Atalanta POSTPONEDSundayTorino – Lazio 2-3 (0-1)/Adams 67, Coco 90+2 – Guendouzi 8, Dia 60, Noslin 89/Roma – Venezia 2-1 (0-1)/Cristante 75, Pisilli 84 – Pohjanpalo 44/Como – Verona 3-2 (1-0)/Cutrone 43,72, Belotti 89 – Lazovic 53 pen, Lambourde 90+4/Empoli – Fiorentina 0-0Napoli – Monza 2-0 (2-0)/Politano 22, Kvaratskhelia 33/Monday21:45: (2.15) Parma (3.50) Cagliari (3.60)***odds are subject to change***
