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Napoli vs Inter Milan: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream and team news for Serie A fixture

All the details ahead of the eagerly-anticipated top of the table Serie A clash

NAPOLI take on Inter Milan at home in a top of the table clash for the Italian giants.

Having won all eight of their league matches this season, Napoli sit in top spot, with Inter just two points behind following their late derby win over AC Milan.

Napoli are yet to lose a Serie A game this season, Belgian international Dries Mertens has scored 7 times so far
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Napoli are yet to lose a Serie A game this season, Belgian international Dries Mertens has scored 7 times for the clubCredit: Reuters
Mauro Icardi celebrated scoring a hat-trick for his club in their last Serie-A fixture
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Mauro Icardi celebrated scoring a hat-trick for his club in their last Serie-A fixtureCredit: EPA

Napoli will be licking their wounds after their first defeat in any competition this season.

They lost 2-1 at the Ethiad where Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus gave Manchester City an early lead.

Amadou Diawara managed to net a goal in the second half from the penalty spot but it wasn't enough for the visitors to pull the game back.

Inter Milan however come into the clash on the back of a triumphant derby clash against AC Milan. Mauro Icardi's hat-trick gave Inter the edge in the 3-2 thriller.

The Argentina international secured his first goal from open play since August and then finished off the drought with two more goals.

Inter Milan beat fierce rivals AC Milan earlier this week and will look to sustain the momentum
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Inter Milan beat fierce rivals AC Milan earlier this week and will look to sustain the momentumCredit: AFP or licensors

When is Napoli vs Inter Milan?

Napoli play host to the team from Northern Italy on Saturday, October 21.

The game will kick off at the Stadio San Paolo in Naples at 19:45

You can also follow the fixture on out blog which is likely to be a tightly contested game- Napoli have finished above Inter Milan for the last two seasons, but this year the Serie A table is a lot tighter at the top.

What TV channel is showing Napoli vs Inter Milan?

BT Sport have the rights for the Italian fixture and will be airing the game at 19:45 on BT Sport 3.

The game is likely to draw the crowds as it is the first time the two Italian giants have faced each other this season.
Last season Napoli beat Inter Milan on both occasions that they met, but former Roma coach Luciano Spalletti has only been at Inter Milan since June and appears to have been hugely influential on his players.

Napoli's coach Maurizio Sarri has been at the club since 2015
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Napoli's coach Maurizio Sarri has been at the club since 2015Credit: Reuters
Luciano Spalletti of Inter Milan will enter the game on a high following their victory over fierce rivals AC Milan
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Luciano Spalletti of Inter Milan will enter the game on a high following their victory over fierce rivals AC MilanCredit: Reuters

 

 

In their next Champions League fixture, Napoli will host Per Guardiola's side, whereas Inter Milan are not competing in any other European tournament.

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