Inter Milan's Edin Dzeko scores against Napoli during a Serie A football match in Milan, Italy, January 4, 2023. /CFP
Napoli's 11-match winning streak in Serie A ended on Wednesday when Edin Dzeko's second-half goal secured Inter Milan a 1-0 victory.
While Napoli, who came into the game unbeaten in the league this season, dominated possession in the goalless first half, Inter striker Dzeko broke the deadlock in the 56th minute when he headed in a cross from Federico DiMarco.
Edin Dzeko of Inter Milan celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Serie A match against Napoli in Milan, Italy, January 4, 2023. /CFP
"Being the first to beat Napoli, who were the only side in Europe's top leagues without defeat this season, is a big confidence booster. I am very proud of my team because they helped each other out on the field, they were a pleasure to watch and we put in a great performance for the fans," Inter manager Simone Inzaghi said.
Napoli top the table with 41 points after 16 games. They lead second-placed AC Milan by five points, while fourth-placed Inter are on 33 points.
Juventus players celebrate after scoring a goal during the Serie A game against Cremonese in Cremona, Italy, January 4, 2023. /CFP
Meanwhile, in another game, Arkadiusz Milik scored a stoppage-time free kick to earn Juventus a 1-0 win against Cremonese in an engrossing game with several chances for both sides.
Juventus earned a free kick one minute into stoppage time, with Milik sending it over the wall and into the bottom-right corner as Cremonese keeper Marco Carnesecchi got a hand to the ball but could not keep it out.
The win, Juventus's seventh in a row without conceding a goal, left them third in the table on 34 points while Cremonese are second bottom and still without a league victory this season.
(With input from Reuters)