Serie A leader Napoli has failed to make the most of a stumble by title rival Inter Milan as it was held to a 1-1 draw by mid-table Udinese.

Napoli missed the chance to move a provisional six points clear atop Serie A after being held to a 1-1 draw at home to Udinese on Sunday, their second successive stalemate.

Antonio Conte has made good on his promise to re-establish an out-of-sorts Napoli side as a genuine Serie A title contender this season. Heading into Sunday’s home clash against mid-table Udinese,