Lazio, Roma play out dismal draw in derby

Lazio and Roma played out a goalless draw in a Rome derby which was full of needle between fans, players and coaches.

Roma would have drawn level on 20 points with Atalanta and Fiorentina if they had won Sunday's first derby of the season but offered little at the Stadio Olimpico.

Jose Mourinho's team move up one place to seventh, ahead of Bologna on goal difference, while Lazio stay a point behind their local rivals in 10th.

Nominal hosts Lazio came closest to scoring in the more open first half, Luis Alberto smacking the post in the 25th minute, and three minutes later Roma 'keeper Rui Patricio had to be at his best to keep out Alessio Romagnoli's header.

After the restart the two teams seemed more interested in avoiding defeat and getting in each other's faces than trying for a win.