Douvikas double lifts Como to fourth after Man Utd win

Como carry their midweek Champions League form enter Serie A on Saturday, dem beat Sassuolo 2-0 for house with both goals from Anastasios Douvikas.

The Greek striker strike twice inside 11 second-half minutes, breaking a game wey don frustrate Cesc Fabregas side for long time. Sassuolo defend strong, but the home team eventually make the pressure count.

The win lift Como go fourth on table, two points behind early leaders Inter Milan, wey go host Fiorentina on Sunday.

Douvikas dey sharp form: five goals in him last four games, and eight in all competitions this season, according to reports.

Why e matter beyond Italy

Como rise na one of the stories of the young season. The club qualify for Europe for the first time in its history last term, and midweek dem thrash Manchester United 4-1 for Champions League.

For Nigerian fans wey dey follow Premier League closely, that result go pain. United, one of the most supported clubs for Nigeria, dem beat am well well by a side wey many supporters no even sabi before this season.

Como run also matter for Serie A table. A club wey no dey long ago outside European conversation now dey press for top, and every win dey tighten the race.

Wetin next

Inter Milan fit respond on Sunday when dem host Fiorentina. Later on Saturday, Roma bin dey due to visit Napoli hoping to go top, while second-placed Lazio host Parma with the summit for their sights.

Como next task na to show say this no be short burst. With Douvikas scoring freely and the team sitting fourth, the coming weeks go test whether Fabregas side fit stay for title conversation.