(Reuters) - Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri said his side were firmly focused on finishing in Serie A's top four, having built up a head of steam ahead of Friday's top-of-the-table clash against leaders Napoli.
Juventus have closed the gap to Napoli to seven points after winning eight league matches on the trot and the game at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium could be important in deciding their fate in the title race.
With the race for the top four and Champions League qualification shaping up to be a tight battle, Allegri was not getting carried away.
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