Napoli's title defence continues with visit of rivals Juventus

Napoli have a chance to strike a blow against Juventus as the two great Serie A rivals face off on Sunday in another episode of Europe's tightest league title race.

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Reigning champions Napoli trail current table-toppers AC Milan on goal difference and will have the chance to take the sole lead of the division for at least a day, with their closest rivals at Torino on Monday.

And there is no one else Napoli would rather beat to take top spot than Juventus, who more than any other club symbolise the hegemony of northern Italy over the country's football.

Napoli are in the unusual position of being above Juve in the pecking order, as winners of two of the last three league titles and the key rivals to the country’s other dominant team of the past few seasons — Inter Milan.