BERGAMO, Italy (Reuters) -Romelu Lukaku scored a late goal to earn Napoli a 3-2 win at Atalanta on Saturday and strengthen their position at the top of the Serie A standings. The Belgian striker netted 12 minutes from time with a glancing header from Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa’s cross.

Napoli took a massive step towards the Scudetto with a thrilling 3-2 victory away to Atalanta, as Matteo Politano, Scott McTominay and Romelu Lukaku ended La Dea’s run.This was a top of the table

Scott McTominay and Romelu Lukaku score as Serie A leaders Napoli beat title rivals Atalanta.

Napoli manager Antonio Conte praised his side following a narrow win over Atalanta at Saturday, highlighting the significant growth the team has shown over the past few months.

Napoli's Romelu Lukaku, second from right, celebrates with teammates after scoring goal during an Italian Serie A soccer match between Atalanta and Napoli at the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo, Italy, Saturday,

Inter Milan kept in touch with Napoli after seeing off struggling Empoli 3-1 on Sunday and going three points behind the Serie A leaders.- Lazio stay fourth - Earlier, Lazio stayed in Serie A's Champions League places after thumping struggling Verona 3-0.