Inter Milan made a winning return to Serie A action after defeating Sampdoria 2-1 at the San Siro on Sunday night.
Romelu Lukaku opened the scoring on 10 minutes with his 18th league goal of the season, before Lautaro Martinez doubled Inter's advantage in the 33rd minute.
Morten Thorsby pulled one back for the visitors after 52 minute, but Inter were able to hold on for the win and move to within six points of leaders Juventus.
Atalanta cemented fourth spot on Sunday night after thrashing Sassuolo 4-1 on their return to action.
Duvan Zapata bagged a brace while an own goal from Mehdi Bourabia and a solitary strike from Berat Djimsiti completed the rout.
Parma's hopes of securing European football suffered a dent after drawing 1-1 at Torino.
Both goals were scored in the first half, with Nicolas Nkoulou netting for the hosts while Juraj Kucka equalised soon after.
Hellas Verona resumed Serie A action with a 2-1 triumph over Cagliari at Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi.
Samuel Di Carmine was the hero for the hosts after netting a brace. Meanwhile, Giovanni Simeone netted the visitors' consolation.
