Roma claimed a 2-1 win over rivals Inter Milan Sunday to move to 13 points after a thrilling end-to-end match in the Italian capital.
Roma's Egyptian winger Mohamed Salah started the game before being replaced in the 70th minute.
There were 22 shots on goal in the first half alone; including two for the Pharaohs star, although only Edin Dzeko got on the scoresheet, firing Roma in front in the fifth minute.
Both sides also hit the woodwork before Ever Banega levelled in the 72nd.