Serie A leaders Napoli on Sunday night failed to consolidate their position at the helm of the standings after being held to a 1-1 draw by Udinese. Scott McTominay scored in the first half but Jurgen Ekkelenkamp equalised with Antonio Conte's side missing the chance to extend their lead ahead of Inter Milan.

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

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.Napoli, who had to settle for a 1-1 draw at AS Roma last week,

NAPLES, ITALY – FEBRUARY 09: Jurgen Ekkelenkamp of Udinese celebrates after scoring his side first goal during the Serie A match between Napoli and Udinese at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on February 09, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

Napoli coach Antonio Conte said his side deserved more after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Udinese in Serie A on Sunday, but felt they gave everything they had as they extended their unbeaten run to nine games.

Serie A leader Napoli failed to make the most of a stumble by title rival Inter Milan as it was held to a 1-1 draw by Udinese on Sunday. Napoli was looking to move six points clear of second-placed Inter Milan after the defending champion surprisingly lost 3-0 at Fiorentina in their rearranged match on Thursday.

Antonio Conte could stick with the same Napoli line-up for the third Serie A match in a row when the league leaders host Udinese at the Stadio Maradona on Sunday evening.Kick-off is set for 19.45