Napoli delivered a statement performance, dismantling Cremonese 4-0 in a dominant display that underlined their ambitions of securing second place in Serie A. The side led by Antonio Conte wasted no time setting the tone, striking as early as the third minute through Scott McTominay, who capitalised on a precise assist from Kevin De Bruyne.

From that point on, it was one way traffic at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Napoli controlled possession, dictated the tempo, and exposed gaps in the opposition’s defensive structure with relentless efficiency. Their superiority translated into two more goals before the break, effectively putting the contest beyond doubt.

The final flourish came courtesy of Alisson Santos, who unleashed a thunderous strike from outside the box to seal an emphatic victory. Even a missed penalty from Scott McTominay late in the game failed to dampen the mood among the home supporters, who witnessed a near-perfect performance from their side.

This result sees Napoli extend their lead over Como to 11 points, while also postponing Inter’s potential title celebrations for at least another week. It’s a significant twist in the closing stages of the season, adding further intrigue to the Serie A title race.