Roma back in the race thanks to timely Dzeko double

MILAN - Edin Dzeko blasted a brace and former AC Milan striker Stephan El Shaarawy added a third goal as Roma secured a 4-1 win that vaulted the capital side back to second place in Serie A on Sunday.

Roma traveled to San Siro stadium under plenty of pressure after Napoli's 3-1 win over Cagliari on Saturday took the southerners up to second, eight points back of leader Juventus.

Lazio also kept Luciano Spalletti's men on their toes with a 7-3 thrashing of Sampdoria that moved it to within three points of third and a possible Champions League qualifying place.