ROME (AP) — Gian Piero Gasperini is picking up right where Claudio Ranieri left off at Roma.

The Giallorossi were virtually unbeatable during the second half of last season under Ranieri and now have five wins in their opening six matches under Gasperini.

A 2-1 come-from-behind victory at winless Fiorentina on Sunday moved Roma atop Serie A, three points ahead of AC Milan, Napoli and Inter Milan.

Milan and defending champion Napoli had a chance to move back level with Roma when they faced Juventus and Genoa, respectively, later.

After Moise Kean struck first for Fiorentina, Roma came back with goals from Matias Soule and Bryan Cristante by the half-hour mark.

Ranieri hand-picked Gasperini to succeed him in his new special advisor role after retiring from coaching after last seas

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