Napoli 1-1 Inter Milan: Antonio Conte’s side now nine points clear at the top of Serie A

Napoli 1-1 Inter Milan: Antonio Conte’s side now nine points clear at the top of Serie A after Christian Eriksen’s second half equaliser rescued a point after Samir Handanovic’s own goal


Inter Milan are nine points clear at the top of Serie A after coming from behind to draw 1-1 at Napoli.

A Samir Hadanovic own goal gave Gennaro Gattuso’s side the lead, but former Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen made it 1-1 in the second half with a fine strike. 

Inter and closet challengers AC Milan have both played 31 games, next up for the league leaders is a trip to Spezia on Wednesday.

 Napoli remain in fourth place. 

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Napoli forward Lorenzo Insigne celebrates after Inter Milan’s own goal put them 1-0 up

Former Tottenham play-maker Christian Eriksen equalised for Inter in the second half

Former Tottenham play-maker Christian Eriksen equalised for Inter in the second half

Eriksen is mobbed by his ecstatic team mates after his goal made it 1-1 against Napoli

Eriksen is mobbed by his ecstatic team mates after his goal made it 1-1 against Napoli

Inter Milan and Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku (right) battles for possession at Napoli

Inter Milan and Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku (right) battles for possession at Napoli 

Antonio Conte's side are now nine points clear at the top of Serie A and closing in on the title

Antonio Conte’s side are now nine points clear at the top of Serie A and closing in on the title