Roma vs Udinese LIVE: Serie A result, final score and reaction
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Italy’s top flight has seen a rotating cast of teams at the top since the dominance of Juventus was ended, with both Inter Milan and AC Milan claiming a title apiece before Napoli finished top last term.
Jose Mourinho’s Roma, Lazio led by Maurizio Sarri and Atalanta, under Gian Piero Gasperini, are also all exciting clubs with European or trophy ambitions, highlighting the competitive nature of the league.
Meanwhile, the likes of Monza, Salernitana, Empoli and Cagliari all might struggle this season - but are all good enough to trouble the top teams on their day.
Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.
Roma vs Udinese
Attempt missed. Sandi Lovric (Udinese) right footed shot from long range on the left is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Martín Payero.
Roma vs Udinese
Offside, Roma. Rasmus Kristensen tries a through ball, but Romelu Lukaku is caught offside.
Roma vs Udinese
Goal! Roma 3, Udinese 1. Stephan El Shaarawy (Roma) right footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Edoardo Bove.
Roma vs Udinese
Attempt missed. Bryan Cristante (Roma) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Nicola Zalewski with a cross following a corner.
Roma vs Udinese
Evan Ndicka (Roma) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Roma vs Udinese
Attempt missed. Stephan El Shaarawy (Roma) right footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Nicola Zalewski with a cross.
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