‘Sometimes football is unfair’

Roma manager Jose Mourinho claimed his suffered an 'unfair' defeat to runaway Serie A leaders Napoli on Sunday as he saluted both his team and Napoli, who moved 13 points clear of the chasing pack and a step farther in ending their 33-year wait for the Scudetto.

Napoli continued their march towards a first Serie A title in over three decades on Sunday with a 2-1 win over Roma, but Mourinho praised his side for giving the leaders a tough time.

"From the first minute we played well. The team were always in control, we pressed very hard, we defended well," Mourinho said.

"Napoli suffered, we are the team that scared them most. The stadium seemed empty, and beyond the negative result I leave here more confident," he added.

Roma can consider themselves unfortunate to leave Naples with nothing after impressing despite the backroom drama involving want-away star Nicolo Zaniolo poisoning their pre-match preparation.

Jose Mourinho's team sit sixth, a point behind the Champions League positions and Milan who have been dumped down to fifth following their humiliating defeat and Lazio's 1-1 draw with Fiorentina.

"There are some matches where you lose but come away feeling better about the team. Sometimes football is unfair. Sometimes the team who deserves more loses.," said Mourinho to DAZN. Despite unusual for a manager of Mourinho's character, the 60-year-old even praised his side on his social media following the defeat.

"What a TEAM what a SPIRIT what a PERFORMANCE. Let's go… See you on Wednesday at the Olimpico," read the caption of Mourinho's Instagram post of a team photo of Roma.