Rome, May 3: Defending champion Napoli was held to a 0-0 draw at Champions League-chasing Como on Saturday – a result that could help Inter Milan clinch the Serie A title.
Napoli narrowly missed two late chances, first with Scott McTominay’s effort going wide and then with Matteo Politano hitting the post.
Second-place Napoli was left nine points behind Inter, which hosts Parma on Sunday. Only three rounds remain after this weekend.
Fifth-place Como was left two points behind fourth-place Juventus, which hosts Hellas Verona on Sunday.
The top four finishers qualify for the Champions League.
Also, Atalanta and Genoa drew 0-0 and Udinese beat Torino 2-0 with goals from Kingsley Ehizibue and Thomas Kristensen.
As the season edges towards its final bend, the stalemate in Como may well be remembered as the moment the balance tipped decisively away from Napoli. With time running out and the gap widening, their title defence now hangs by the thinnest of threads, dependent not just on perfection in the remaining fixtures but also on favours elsewhere. For Inter Milan, the equation is far simpler — control their own destiny and the crown is theirs to reclaim. Meanwhile, the battle below continues to simmer, with clubs jostling for those coveted Champions League spots. (AP)
