Napoli matchwinner Gonzalo Higuain was delighted with victory over Chievo Verona.
It is their eighth win in nine competitive games.
“I am happy, as this was a very difficult match and we always had trouble here in previous years," Pipita told Sky Sport Italia.
“Chievo didn't get a shot on target and we deserved the three points."
The Partenopei are now joint second with Fiorentina, Inter and Lazio.
“We are sending a message to ourselves. We focus only on us and don't look at what the other teams are doing. This is a very balanced League and there are many teams close together with a very long way to go.
“Maurizio Sarri is a Coach who really fires up his players and you can see that on the field."