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#9 Napoli
Just have a look at the brand of football Napoli have oozed out for the past two seasons. Maurizio Sarri has effectively elevated the Biancocelesti with his astute tactical awareness amongst the top teams in the Serie A.
A possession-based play that includes passing in close-knit groups mostly on the left side have seen the Italian side become probably the most exciting bargain team at the moment.
Napoli's awesome trio of Dries Mertens, Lorenzo Insigne and Jose Callejon has handed them all the required goals to grab points in the league.
Sarri has stayed loyal to the 4-3-3 format - the only system he has used this season. Their midfield triplet of Marek Hamsik, Allan and Jorginho have notched a pass success rate of 87.2%, a vital factor in their attractive possession-based style of play.
The Italian outfit's defence has been their bedrock this season. They have conceded only 21 league goals and should they win the title, their trophy will be a fine testament to Sir Alex's age-old famous quote - "Attack wins you games, defence wins you titles."
Speaking the truth, Napoli deserve a better rank but their disappointing UEFA Champions League campaign is a crucial reason why they have missed out on a better rank.
