Napoli missed the chance to return to the top of Serie A in a stunning 2-1 loss to Como at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia on Sunday, as the title-chasing visitors' winless streak extended to four matches.

Napoli were downed by Como on Sunday, as Antonio Conte's title hopes were dented ahead of a crucial meeting with Inter next week.

Assane Diao and an Amir Rrahmani own goal gave Como a 2-1 Serie A victory over title candidates Napoli at the Sinigaglia on Saturday, which hands Inter an

Napoli manager Antonio Conte said his side lacked hunger in the second half of their shock 2-1 defeat by promoted Como on Sunday which denied them the top spot in Serie A, but the Italian refused to blame his players.

Napoli spurned the chance to return to the top of Serie A after suffering a stunning 2-1 loss against Como. With title rival Inter having won a day earlier, the pressure was on Antonio Conte's team to get the three points required to return to the summit at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia.

Napoli’s winless streak reached four matches with a 2-1 loss at promoted Como in the Italian league on Sunday. Amir Rrahmani set the tone of the match for Napoli with an own-goal seven minutes in. Giacomo Raspadori equalized for Napoli 10 minutes later but 19-year-old Spanish winger Assane Diao won it for Como after being set up by Nico Paz late in the second half.

Gab Marcotti breaks down Napoli's latest loss and how it impacts the standings at the top of Serie A.

Napoli conceded top spot in Serie A to Inter Milan ahead of next weekend's title showdown in Naples after falling to a shock 2-1 defeat at promoted Como on Sunday.- 'Having fun' - Backed by tobacco giant Djarum,