"Kvaradona", "Osimhen is a beast" - Twitter erupts as Victor Osimhen and Napoli destroy Juventus

Napoli thrashed Juventus 5-1 to continue their stranglehold on Serie A, thanks to Victor Osimhen's fabulous double. Amir Rarahmani, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Elif Elmas were also on the scoresheet, while Angel Di Maria netted a consolation for the Old Lady.

Osimhen grabbed Napoli's first in the 14th minute, nodding in from close range after Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny had denied Kvaratskhelia. The Nigerian striker then turned provider for Kvaratskhelia in the 39th minute. Osimhen selflessly squared the ball to the Georgian, who had no problem firing in his side's second.

The Bianconeri hit back in the 42nd minute through 2022 FIFA World Cup winner Di Maria. The Argentine slotted home past Napoli shot-stopper Alex Meret. However, Luciano Spalletti's side were at their very best throughout the game. Rrahmani got in on the action in the 55th minute with a fine strike to score his first goal of the season.

Things got worse for Juventus in the 65th minute when Osimhen was on the scoresheet again. Kvaratskhelia capitalised on Gleison Bremer's sloppiness on the ball. The Napoli attacker sent a perfect cross into the Nigerian's path, and the frontman buried it past Szczesny.

Spalleti's side's fifth arrived in the 72nd minute when Elmas cut inside past Filip Kostic and sent his effort deflecting in off of Alex Sandro. It was a fully deserved win for Napoli, who continue to dominate Serie A. The victory takes them to 47 points, ten clear of second-placed AC Milan.

Here are some reactions from fans on Twitter following a dominant night from the league leaders:

Napoli need to keep hold of Osimhen amid interest from European heavyweights

Osimhen remarkable form for Napoli continues, as he well and truly put Juventus to the sword with a sensational double. The Nigerian has bagged 13 goals in 17 appearances across competitions this season.

He asserts himself as the best striker in Serie A and is the Italian league's top goalscorer with 12 goals this campaign. However, as his stock continues to rise, European heavyweights are going to take notice.

ESPN reports that Manchester United have earmarked the forward as a potential option for the summer. Erik ten Hag is eager to bolster his frontline with a top centre-forward signing.

Meanwhile, Chelsea are looking for a new striker, as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has failed to provide the goals. Spalletti's side must keep hold of Osimhen if they want to continue their march to the Serie A title.

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