For several weeks and months now, many identified this match between Juventus and Napoli as a decisive moment in the 2017/18 Serie A title race and so it proves to be.
With just five games left, four points separate the sides and both teams will be going for the win that would give their Scudetto credentials a timely boost.
Juventus saw their six-point lead over Napoli reduced on Wednesday night when they were held to a 1-1 draw in Crotone, while the Partenopei came from behind to beat Udinese 4-2 at the Stadio San Paolo.
That result revived the title aspirations of Maurizio Sarri’s men, after they had been the ones to drop points at the weekend with a goalless draw against Milan as Juve saw off Sampdoria 3-0 at Allianz Stadium.
With one month of the season remaining, there is still time for potential twists and turns until the trophy’s final destination is confirmed.
STADIUM SHOWDOWNS WITH NAPOLI
The Bianconeri boast a 100% record against Napoli at Allianz Stadium, winning all six Serie A matches and also a Coppa Italia semi-final played in front of their own fans.
From Vidal to Quagliarella, Pirlo to Pogba, Sturaro to Zaza, not to mention Gonzalo HiguaÃn scoring against his former club at the first time of asking, there have been many memorable goals in this fixture.
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