Roma salvage dramatic draw at Napoli as Lazio claims Serie A summit

Roma snatched a crucial point from the Stadio San Paolo in Naples after Balerdi struck in the 89th minute to cap a dramatic second-half comeback. The equaliser extended Roma's unbeaten streak in the league, though the capital club was unable to claim all three points in a pulsating encounter that saw six goals shared between the two sides.

The draw proved significant for Serie A's title race, as it cleared the path for Lazio to assume pole position following their commanding display against Parma. Maurizio Sarri's side controlled their fixture from start to finish, with a 2-1 scoreline reflecting their superiority over the visiting Emilia-Romagna outfit.

Roma's resilience against Napoli demonstrated their quality despite failing to secure victory, maintaining their competitive standing in the early stages of the domestic campaign. The result means several Serie A contenders remain within striking distance at the summit as the season unfolds.

Lazio's ascent to the league's top spot provides a significant statement of intent from the Rome-based rivals, who demonstrated clinical finishing and defensive organisation in their encounter with Parma. The weekend's matches underlined the competitive nature of Serie A this season, with multiple clubs capable of challenging for honours.