While Napoli restored parity after centre-back Amir Rrahmani gifted the lead to Como in the seventh minute with an own goal, they looked far from their best after the break as winger Assane Diao nette

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 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,

Cesc Fabregas' Como side dented Napoli's Serie A title hopes as Assane Diao's second-half goal proved decisive on Sunday.

Como lifted themselves seven points clear of the relegation zone with a 2-1 victory over Scudetto contenders SSC Napoli, who failed to overtake Inter Milan at the top of the Serie A table with this result at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia.

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

Napoli will be eager to return to winning ways when they face Como on Sunday, with coach Antonio Conte acknowledging the challenge comes at a difficult moment for his side. Napoli are top of the Serie A with a two-point advantage over champions Inter but head into Sunday's visit to Como after three consecutive draws,