Napoli responded to their midweek European setback in style, sweeping aside Inter Milan 3–1 at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona to remain unbeaten in Serie A and move top of the table.
After an even opening spell, the game sparked to life when Frank Anguissa’s clever flick released Giovanni Di Lorenzo, who was brought down by Henrikh Mkhitaryan.
Following a lengthy VAR delay, Kevin De Bruyne calmly converted from the spot, though his celebration was cut short as he limped off with a hamstring injury.
Inter pressed for an equaliser, with Denzel Dumfries and Francesco Acerbi both rattling the woodwork, but Napoli held firm to take their advantage into the break.
Scott McTominay doubled the lead soon after halftime with a stunning swivelled volley past Yann Sommer, before Hakan Calhanoglu pulled one back from the spot after a VAR-reviewed handball against Alessandro Buongiorno.
Anguissa then sealed the win with a brilliant solo effort, bursting through midfield before drilling home to secure a fifth consecutive home victory in all competitions.
The result leaves Antonio Conte’s men one point clear of AC Milan and three ahead of Inter, underlining their title credentials after a dominant display.
