Napoli's hopes of catching Serie A leaders Juventus were dealt a further blow with a 2-0 defeat at Inter Milan.

A second loss in three league games leaves Napoli six points behind the defending champions, who are at home to Palermo.

Captain Mauro Icardi put Inter ahead with his 15th goal of the season before Marcelo Brozovic doubled the lead.

Roberto Mancini's side moved to within three points of Roma in the third Champions League qualification place.

Napoli, still missing suspended top scorer Gonzalo Higuain, have just five games left to try and overhaul champions Juventus to win a first league title since 1990.

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