Second-placed Napoli performed well after the break, but a draw puts Juve in a great position to retain their title.
Walter Mazzarri continued with Miguel Britos on the left of his back three, and favoured the experience of Goran Pandev rather than Lorenzo Insigne’s directness.
Antonio Conte selected Federico Peluso as his left-wing-back rather than Kwadwo...
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An interesting first half, and ultimately a convincing win for Walter Mazzarri’s side.
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Tags: 3-4-3 v 3-5-1-1, 3-4-3 v 3-5-2, napoli, udinese, wing-backs
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These two sides seemed to settle for a draw in the final stages – they remain in the top two positions in Group A, the toughest in the competition.
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Tags: 3-4-3 v 4-2-3-1, bayern, kroos, maggio, napoli, wing-backs
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Walter Mazzarri’s tactics should be commended after a disciplined Napoli side deserved their point at Manchester City.
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