ROME — Inter Milan claimed a statement 2-0 win over Como to move just one point behind Serie A leaders Lazio, who were held to a 1-1 draw at Napoli.
Francesco Pio Esposito and Marcus Thuram struck in the opening 20 minutes as Inter ended a six-match winning run from Como that included the biggest away win in Champions League history, Wednesday’s 9-1 demolition of French side Lens.
Inter jumped back into second as a thrilling title race heats up, with two points separating Lazio from third-placed Roma.
Cesc Fabregas’ side were outclassed in defeat at San Siro, allowing AC Milan to leapfrog them into fourth on 24 points after Alphadjo Cisse and Christian Pulisic struck in a 2-1 win over Genoa.
Inter made a fast start as they looked to put the memory of last weekend’s Milan derby defeat behind them, Esposito tapping in an inviting Djed Spence cross after 12 minutes, AFP reported.
They soon made it two when a poor clearance dropped invitingly into Thuram’s path in the box and the France international lashed a shot past Robert Sanchez.
Como mustered little in response in an uncharacteristically muted display as Federico Dimarco and Thuram threatened a third with efforts in the second half, before Nico Paz clipped the crossbar late on.
