the Stadio Luigi Ferraris.
Josip Ilicic, a reported target for Liverpool, gave the Viola an early lead through a penalty. Nikola Kalinic doubled the lead in the second half to give Paulo Sousa’s side full three points.
Fiorentina are joined by Inter Milan at the top of the table, with only goal difference separating the two sides. A first half strike from Geoffrey Kondogbia earned a comfortable 1-0 victory for the Nerazzurri.
Napoli moved to 4th in the table, two points behind Fiorentina and Inter, following their 1-0 win over Udinese.