Vitinha got Genoa back into it midway through the second half but Inter hung for a win that moves them top by a single point after AC Milan were held to a 2-2 draw by Sassuolo and Napoli were beaten 1-0 by Udinese.

Inter Milan is right near the top of the table with just a few matches remaining in the opening stage. The Serie A powerhouse won each of its first four matches in UCL action, but came up short against Atletico Madrid last month. Yet, Inter is sitting in a good spot to finish in the top eight.