Carpi

Levan Mchedlidze Kevin Lasagna's well-taken strike earned a narrow Serie A victory for Carpi at home to Empoli on Monday and condemned Verona to relegation.

Gonzalo Higuaín Napoli remain just three points behind Juventus at the Serie A summit after a hard-fought 1-0 win over Palermo.

Juventus' early-season struggles seem a distant memory after they racked up a fourth consecutive Serie A victory by beating Palermo.

Rodrigo Sebastian Palacio There was no place for new signing Jeison Murillo in Inter's side for their 4-2 friendly win over Carpi.

A 0-0 draw at home to Bari was enough for Serie B leaders Carpi to clinch promotion with four games to spare.

Fabrizio Castori Just six games into their first season in Serie A, Carpi are looking for a new coach.

Gonzalo Higuaín Gonzalo Higuain is at "the centre of the world" for Napoli, according to head coach Maurizio Sarri.

Appearing in the top flight for the first time ever this season, underdogs Carpi upset in-form Torino, while Chievo dropped points at home.

Roma and Napoli continue to battle for second place in Serie A, while Luca Toni downed champions Juventus.