MILAN (AP) — Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini went from screaming on the sidelines to beaming from the stands in a matter of minutes.

That was because Roma netted two goals shortly after he was sent off to seal a 3-1 win at Cremonese that sent Gasperini’s team back to the top of Serie A ahead of the Milan derby.

Roma moved two points clear of defending champion Napoli and three above Bologna and Inter Milan, which hosts AC Milan later Sunday.

Fifth-placed Milan was two points below Inter.

Cremonese had proved tricky opponents for a number of sides this season and it took several impressive saves from Roma goalkeeper Mile Svilar to keep it at bay.

Roma took the lead with its first real chance of the match. Manu Koné played a one-two with Lorenzo Pellegrini before finding Matías Soulé on

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