Eljif Elmas first-half strike was the difference as Napoli leapfrogged Milan into second in Serie A with a 1-0 victory on Sunday.
Luciano Spalletti s side lost consecutive league games against Atalanta and Empoli but struck first after just four minutes at San Siro through Elmas header – his first top-flight goal since August.
Stefano Pioli s team pressed on in the second half but were unable to mount a comeback as their winless home league run against Napoli – which dates back to December 2014 – continued, although only a VAR intervention denied Franck Kessie a late equaliser.
Napoli overtake Milan to move into second, with the pair four points back from reigning champions Inter heading into the final matchday of 2021 on Wednesday.
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