Overview
- Inter beat Atalanta 1-0 in Bergamo as Lautaro Martinez finished after Berat Djimsiti’s misplaced pass set up an instant assist from substitute Pio Esposito.
- The result returns Inter to first place on 36 points ahead of Milan (35), Napoli (34) and Juventus (32) late in the first half of the season.
- Earlier, Napoli won 2-0 at Cremonese with a Rasmus Hojlund brace, extending the forward’s strong form and sustaining the champions’ pursuit.
- Before kickoff, Inter chief Giuseppe Marotta labeled Napoli the favorite for the title and called Antonio Conte a good communicator who knows how to distract attention.
- After the match, Cristian Chivu said he is unconcerned with Conte’s comments, with focus turning to Inter vs Napoli on 11 January at San Siro.