Udinese coach Pasquale Marino was delighted to see his team go clear at the top of the table after victory at Catania.

Alexis Sanchez and Fabio Quagliarella struck for the Serie A leaders and Marino said: "It is pleasing to be on top, but we have to be realistic here. There are great sides behind us.

"We performed an extraordinary feat tonight. To win in a stadium where until now nobody had even managed to score is not to be sniffed at.

"Catania had a strong approach to the game and throughout there were points where we undoubtedly came under pressure."