Inter extend lead to six after Napoli slip

Inter Milan moved six points clear at the top of Serie A on Wednesday after beating Lecce 1-0 and taking advantage of Napoli’s goalless draw with Parma.

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Inter's Francesco Pio Esposito celebrates after scoring against Lecce.

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Pio Esposito tapped home the only goal ofa tight contest in the 78th minute at the San Siro, the Italy attacker pouncing after Lautaro Martinez’s powerful shotwas kept out by Wladimiro Falcone.

Substitute Esposito, 20, is a home grown hope for Inter and Italy, with three goals in his first five matches for his country since making his senior international debut in September.

He is liked by Inter boss Cristian Chivu who also coached Esposito when he was in charge of the youth team before beginning his senior managerial career at Parma last season.