ROME, Nov 9 — Inter Milan claimed a statement 2-0 win over Como on Sunday 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, who suffered their first league defeat of the season to rivals AC Milan a week ago, jumped back into second as a thrilling title race heats up, with two points separating Lazio from third-placed Roma.
“Today we played well in every aspect. We put pressure on their build-up and accepted that they could cause us problems,” said Inter coach Cristian Chivu.
