Inter Milan extended their lead atop Serie A to three points with a 2-0 win at third-placed title rivals Atalanta thanks to goals from Carlos Augusto and Lautaro Martinez on Sunday in a hard-fought clash that saw both sides finish with 10 men.

Inter moved three points clear at the top of Serie A with a huge 2-0 win away to fellow title challengers Atalanta in a game that saw both teams end with 10 men. In an incredibly tight game that saw just five shots on target throughout, both sides had decent chances in the first half to take the lead.

Inter Milan moved three points clear at the top of Serie A after beating third-placed Atalanta. Napoli, who sit second, were held to a goalless draw by Venezia earlier in the day and Inter seized the opportunity to open up daylight in the race for the title.