Dybala brings Juventus closer to Scudetto in win over Lazio

Milan - A Paulo Dybala brace kept Juventus' title push on track in a 3-0 win over Lazio on Wednesday.

Juve's closest rival Napoli had fired a warning shot after putting six unanswered goals, including a hat-trick from midfielder Dries Mertens, past Bologna on Tuesday.

But the Turin giant wasn't fazed as it continued its bid to emulate its 1935 feat of winning five consecutive titles.

After Mario Mandzukic put the Bianconeri in front six minutes before the interval, the Croatia striker turning Paul Pogba's pacy drive into the net, Juventus moved up a gear against Simone Inzaghi's men.

Amid a turbulent season for the capital side, Lazio travelled north with some hope having claimed two consecutive victories under Inzaghi after he replaced Stefano Pioli two weeks ago.

But the Lazio coach had warned of Juve's "invincibility," and after the visitor lost right-back Patric for a second bookable offence against Dybala, the writing was on the wall.

From the free-kick, Brazilian midfielder Hernanes forced Federico Marchetti into action, but the Lazio 'keeper could do nothing minutes later when Dybala sent him the wrong way from the spot after Leonardo Bonucci was hauled down in the area.

Dybala completed his brace with his 16th league goal of the campaign, the Argentine collecting Sami Khedira's ball to beat Marchetti from distance just after the hour.

Juve's 26th win of the season maintained a nine-point lead on Napoli with four games remaining.