RIVAL WATCH: Napoli beat Inter 3-1 to takeover Serie A top spot

Napoli saved their unbeaten file at house since dropping to Lazio in December 2024 intact with an exhilarating 3-1 victory over Inter Milan to seal Serie A prime spot.

A draw would have been the very best consequence for AC Milan supporters, however proper now, the Partenopei (18) lead the league leaders spot by some extent with the Rossoneri in second (17). Neighbourhood rivals Inter simply couldn’t deal with the stress inflicted upon them by the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona crowd and Napoli, as they fell aside regardless of scoring by a Hakan Calhanoglu penalty.

Milan supervisor Max Allegri quelled talks of a possible title cost throughout varied press conferences this season, however optimism was rising till his aspect have been held to a 2-2 draw by Pisa. With prime spot gone, Milan followers hope to have their crew get themselves on the entrance foot in each upcoming conflict and regain misplaced floor.

This matchday didn’t go in accordance with plan for Milan as they may very well be additional overtaken by Roma, who play on Sunday in opposition to Sassuolo. The Giallorossi are presently on 15 factors, two factors wanting Milan, however a victory would see the capital aspect go some extent clear and degree on factors with Napoli.

This was coming and it’s higher that Allegri has to manage solely with the home stress this season, and groups like Napoli and Inter should bear European challenges quickly. That takes a toll on groups, main them to fall mid-season or late.

As of now, Milan keep proper within the mixture of issues for a Scudetto cost. Rafael Leao has been scoring. Luka Modric is pulling the strings, and Allegri must kind out just a few issues, which have saved his crew devoid of the connection between assault and midfield.

Il Diablo play Atalanta subsequent at Bergamo. A powerful displaying with most factors from the match would show to be essential within the race and hold the stress on league opponents.