Juventus end 2023 with a victory, beating Roma 1-0 at the Allianz Stadium and taking home three important points that bring them only two points away from table leaders Inter.
Romelu Lukaku lost his perfect penalty record in Italy but atoned for his error with a last-minute winner as two stoppage-time goals saw Roma snatch a 2-1 win over Lecce.
Roma travel to Russia this evening to take on CSKA Moscow in the UEFA Champions League. Both sides will be needing to win tonight to put themselves in a fantastic position heading into the final two games.
It leaves little room for Zappacosta and Sky Italia claim he'll have a medical in the Italian capital later this week before completing a move to Roma.
Eden Hazard rescued Chelsea's unbeaten start to the Champions League group stage after a dominant Roma had fought back from two goals down to lead in a pulsating game at Stamford Bridge.
However, Roma quickly responded, with Sardar Azmoun notching the equalizer. Despite a missed penalty earlier in the game, Romelu Lukaku emerged as the hero in the dying moments, securing all three points for Roma.
Chelsea have set their asking price for Hakim Ziyech after Jose Mourinho's Roma became the latest club to express interest in signing the Morocco international.
Stefano Pioli opted for Kevin Mirallas ahead of Marko Pjaca, while Eusebio di Francesco turned to teenager Nicolò Zaniolo in midfield, partly due to a spate of injuries in that department.
But he could also replace Jose Mourinho with Roma struggling this campaign. "Those are two clubs that I'd like to try for the passion fans have," Conte said of Roma and Napoli, in an interview with Rai TV program Belve.
According to the player, he is happy with everything at Roma including the City, the manager and the supporters. I am happy with Roma and I'm focused on my job here. The team is good. The manager is good. The city, the fans, I'm happy.