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Roma 2-0 Lazio: Paulo Fonseca's side w

Roma have closed the gap on Lazio to six points after winning the Rome Derby 2-0 on Saturday evening.

Henrikh Mkhitarayan gave Roma the lead shortly before half time, and former Barcelona and Chelsea star Pedro wrapped up the points with a second late on. Lazio misery was further compounded after Francesco Acerbi was sent off late in the second half.

Roma remain seventh in Serie A and city rivals Lazio remain in sixth place.

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Mkhitaryan is mobbed by his team mates after giving his side the lead at the Stadio Olimpico

Mkhitaryan is mobbed by his team mates after giving his side the lead at the Stadio Olimpico

Lazio's Sergej Milinkovic-Savic battles for possession with Roma's Ebrima Darboe
Former Manchester City and current Roma striker Edin Dzeko argues with the referee
Former Chelsea star Pedro celebrates after putting Roma 2-0 up in the Rome Derby