Roma run continues with Udinese win
Roma kept alive their slim title hopes by extending their Serie A winning streak to eight games with a 2-1 win at Udinese.
Edin Dzeko and Alessandro Florenzi scored as Luciano Spalletti's third-place side moved up to 59 points after 29 matches, eight points behind leaders Juventus, who beat Sassuolo 1-0 on Friday, and provisionally two behind second-place Napoli, who visit Palermo later today.
Roma had won just one of their previous seven matches when Spalletti replaced Rudi Garcia on Jan. 14, but the new man has overseen an impressive revival in form and they consolidated their grip on the Champions League qualifying spot with Sunday's triumph.
Dzeko opened the scoring in the 14th minute after being played in by a deft pass from Mohamed Salah, and Florenzi added an outstanding second in the 74th, controlling Miralem Pjanic's lofted ball with his right foot before prodding home beneath Orestis Karnezis.
Udinese, struggling in 16th place on 30 points, responded through Bruno Fernandes in the 85th.
Verona struck late to secure a 1-1 draw at Fiorentina, who nonetheless return to fourth place on 54 points, level with Inter Milan, who saw off Bologna 2-1 on Saturday, and five behind...