Serie A: Dybala double against Monza fires Roma top as Inter stroll past Cremonese
Paulo Dybala shot Roma top of the Serie A on Tuesday with a brace which sank Monza 3-0 while Inter Milan are one point behind Jose Mourinho’s side after their 3-1 home win over Cremonese.
Argentina forward Dybala brought up his goal century in the Italian top flight after netting twice in the first 32 minutes at the Stadio Olimpico to put unbeaten Roma on 10 points from their first four games.
Roma, who also scored just after the hour through Roger Ibanez’s header from a Lorenzo Pellegrini corner, are two points ahead of third-placed AC Milan after the champions were held to a drab goalless draw at Sassuolo.”
Napoli and Lazio both have the chance to draw level with Roma in Wednesday’s respective fixtures against Lecce and Sampdoria, while Atalanta and Torino – also both on seven points – face off on Thursday.
Milan had Mike Maignan to thank for their unbeaten record staying intact, the France goalkeeper diving brilliantly to his right to keep out Domenico Berardi’s penalty midway through the first half.
The 33-year-old lasted 79 minutes and will be hoping to stay fit for the World Cup starting in November in Qatar where his national side Denmark will face France, Tunisia and Australia in Group D.
Milan underwhelmed on their return to Reggio Emilia 100 days after winning the Scudetto there, while their sale to RedBird from fellow US investment fund Elliott Management is expected to formally go through by the end of the week.
Sassuolo sit 10th on five points but will be concerned over the condition of talisman Berardi after the Italy winger was carried to the dressing rooms not long after halftime with what coach Alessio Dionisi said was a muscle problem.
