Napoli maintain perfect start with win over Cagliari

Marek Hamsik handed the hosts an early lead by scoring his first goal of the campaign with a low, angled shot in the fourth minute.

Top-scorer Dries Mertens then netted his ninth goal in all competitions this season by slotting home from the penalty spot five minutes before the interval.

Kalidou Koulibaly rounded off the win by finishing from close range two minutes into the second period.

Napoli have now scored 33 goals in all competitions this season and have moved two points clear at the top of Serie A.

Inter Milan are up to second, after Marcelo Brozovic scored twice in a 2-1 victory at Benevento.

Defending champions Juventus have the opportunity to jump back ahead of Inter and draw level with Napoli when they travel to Atalanta later on Sunday.

Juventus would need a thumping victory to move into first place, given that their goal difference is five worse than Maurizio Sarri’s side.

Lazio defeated Sassuolo 6-1 at home to ensure they will go into the international break in fourth place.

Luis Alberto and Marco Parolo both scored braces for Simone Inzaghi’s side, while Stefan de Vrij and Ciro Immobile completed the rout.