Relegation-threatened Venezia's record against the top teams makes them dangerous opponents even though they have just three Serie A wins this season, Napoli manager Antonio Conte said on Saturday ahead of a meeting between the sides.

Napoli began to exert control over the contest as the first half wore on and Venezia stopper Ionut Radu had to be alert to keep out efforts from Raspadori, Romelu Lukaku and Scott McTominay

Napoli were inflicted a Scudetto title blow as a stubborn Venezia outfit kept them at bay to share spoils in a thrilling stalemate at the Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo, with the hosts firing another blank to make it three straight goalless games at the venue for the first time since November 2001.