MILAN:

Luciano Spalletti got off to a winning start in charge of Juventus on Saturday as his new team beat Cremonese and their goalscorer Jamie Vardy 2-1.

Serie A leaders Napoli though could only manage a goalless draw with Como.

Birthday boy Filip Kostic took just 84 seconds to score the first goal of the Spalletti era, and another close-range finish from Andrea Cambiaso in the 68th minute made sure dominant Juve moved fifth, four points behind Napoli.

Juve started Saturday's match just one point above spirited Cremonese, who showed why they sit ninth after being promoted last season.

Former England international Vardy halved the deficit in the 83rd minute when he held off Federico Gatti before bursting through and confidently rolling home his second Serie A goal.

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