Napoli Triumphs 3-0 Over Empoli As McTominay And Lukaku Narrow Title Race Gap To Inter

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Napoli's recent 3-0 win over Empoli was spearheaded by Scott McTominay and Romelu Lukaku, narrowing the gap with Serie A leaders Inter. Inter had earlier extended their lead to six points after a 3-1 victory against Cagliari. However, Napoli's triumph brought them back within three points of the top spot.

Lukaku played a pivotal role in the match, initially setting up McTominay for the opening goal. McTominay's long-range shot found the net after just 18 minutes. Lukaku then scored himself in the 56th minute, capitalising on a pass from Mathias Olivera. Five minutes later, he assisted McTominay again, who scored with a powerful header.

Empoli's situation is dire as they face relegation threats, sitting 19th in the league. They are two points away from safety with only six matches left to play. Meanwhile, Napoli continues to push forward in their quest for the title.

Lukaku's performance has been outstanding this season. He is one of only two players in Europe's top five leagues to achieve double figures in both goals and assists. With 12 goals and 10 assists, he stands alongside Mohamed Salah, who has 27 goals and 18 assists in the Premier League.

The Belgian forward has also matched others like Omar Marmoush and Son Heung-min by providing multiple assists in single games more than once this season. His contributions have been crucial for Napoli's campaign.

A Milestone Achievement

This season marks Lukaku's first since his time at Inter during the 2020-21 campaign where he has been involved in over 20 league goals. The striker recently celebrated his milestone of achieving his 100th Serie A victory.

As Napoli continues its pursuit of the Serie A title, Lukaku’s form remains vital. His ability to both score and assist makes him an indispensable asset for Antonio Conte’s side as they aim to close the gap on Inter further.