ROME (AP) — Napoli goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic Savic saved another penalty, but Serie A The leaders were held to a 0-0 draw at home to Como on Saturday.
Midway through the first half, Milinkovic-Savic brought down Alvaro Morata as the Como striker was closing in on goal.
Milinkovic-Savic then darted to his left to deny Morata’s spot-kick, making his sixth save in his last 10 penalties.
that I lost kevin de bruyne Due to a long-term injury, the defending champions had Rasmus Højlund back from a physical issue, but still struggled to create chances.
Napoli are one point ahead of Roma, who visit AC Milan on Sunday.
Cesc Fabregas’ Como remained in fifth place, but were just one point behind fourth-placed Milan.
Napoli had been unbeaten at home for almost a year since losing to Lazio last December.
Luciano Spalletti then made his debut as Juventus manager at promoted Cremonese.
Earlier, Udinese defeated Atalanta 1-0, inflicting their first defeat of the season on the Bergamo team. Nicolo Zaniolo scored his third goal in four games before the break as Udinese leapfrogged Atalanta into eighth place.
Atalanta have drawn their last five games and now have a six-game winning streak.
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