Claudio Ranieri extended his perfect record in the Rome derby as Roma beat Lazio 2-0 in Serie A to give the Giallorossi a much-needed boost in what has been a difficult season.

Roma triumphed 2-0 against local rivals Lazio on Sunday to give Claudio Ranieri his biggest win since the veteran coach took charge of his boyhood club for the third time.

As Roma took the Rome derby 2-0 over Lazio Sunday night. The Giallorossi went two up within the first 18 minutes through a superbly curled finish from lifelong Roma fan, captain and Italy attacking midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini and a jabbed-in rebound by Belgium winger Alexis Saelemaekers,

AS Roma on Sunday triumphed 2-0 against local rivals SS Lazio to give Claudio Ranieri his biggest win since the veteran coach took charge of his boyhood club for the third time. Lorenzo Pellegrini and Alexis Saelemaekers netted in eight first-half minutes to give Roma the points in a fraught atmosphere at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.

Football, as a game, should have long passed Ranieri by - but the 73-year-old is rescuing his hometown club once again

Roma manager Claudio Ranieri refused to take credit for the team’s performance in the Derby della Capitale.Despite winning his fifth Rome derby, Ranieri remained humble in front of the media and