The Serie A title race has been turned on its head following Inter Milan’s 1-0 home defeat against AS Roma.
The Nerazzurri were desperate to claim three points, but the capital giants made life difficult for them.
Matias Soule scored early after pouncing on Carlos Augusto’s botched clearance, putting Inter in a dire situation.
Despite dominating possession, the Nerazzurri failed to create chances against Roma’s well-disciplined defence.
Simone Inzaghi’s side appeared to be in pole position to achieve a treble, but their fortunes have taken a turn for the worse with three consecutive defeats in all competitions.
It all started with a narrow defeat against Bologna before the humiliating loss against arch-rivals AC Milan in the Coppa Italia.
Napoli took advantage of Inter’s failure by beating Torino 2-0 to move back to the top of the table.
Scott McTominay scored a sublime double inside the first half to seal the game for Antonio Conte’s side.
The Partenopei are now three points clear at the top, with only four games left.
This season’s title race is turning out to be a nail-biting affair, with Napoli and Inter going toe to toe for the ultimate prize.
However, it looks as though Napoli have the momentum on their side, and their relatively easy run-in means they can get the job done without any hiccups.
By contrast, Inter are faltering at the worst time possible. The odds are also stacked against them, with tough fixtures against Lazio, Torino and Como ahead.
The Champions League semi-finals against Barcelona could take a further toll on an already worn-out squad.
