Inter took advantage of their title rivals slipping up with a thumping 4-0 win over Cagliari which ensured they moved top of Serie A.
Reigning champions Inter moved a point ahead of local rivals AC Milan with a statement performance at the San Siro against the Sardinians who had goalkeeper Alessio Cragno to thank the hosts didn’t run up double figures.
Lautaro Martinez’s brace and two more superb goals from Hakan Calhanoglu and Alexis Sanchez extended Inter’s domestic unbeaten run to nine matches and allowed Simone Inzaghi’s team to take charge in Serie A following Milan’s draw at Udinese on Saturday.
Inter are also four points ahead of former leaders Napoli who slip back to fourth following a shock 1-0 home defeat at the hands of surprise team Empoli.