MILAN -- Napoli’s former Premier League players lit up Serie A on the opening day of the new season on Saturday. Kevin De Bruyne netted in his debut and Scott McTominay scored the opener as Antonio Conte's team kicked off its Serie A title defense with a comfortable 2-0 win at Serie B champion Sassuolo.

Napoli launched their Serie A season in style with a 2-0 win at Sassuolo on Saturday as Scott McTominay powered in a first-half header before Kevin De Bruyne curled home a free-kick after the break.

Kevin De Bruyne scored on his Napoli debut on Saturday as the Serie A champions kicked off their title defence with a straightforward 2-0 win at promoted Sassuolo.