MILAN, Italy (Reuters) -Inter Milan secured a 2-1 home win over Fiorentina on Monday, with substitute Marko Arnautovic's second-half header keeping them within striking distance of Serie A leaders Napoli.

Inter Milan avenged last week's loss to Fiorentina with a 2-1 victory, reclaiming second place in Serie A and moving within one point of leader Napoli.

Inter Milan closed the gap to Serie A leaders Napoli to just one point with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Fiorentina, avenging their recent league defeat to La Viola. The match began with Inter nearly making an instant breakthrough as Matteo Darmian’s precise cross found Lautaro Martinez,

Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi commended his side for their maturity and impressive mental resilience after they avenged last week's defeat by Fiorentina with a 2-1 victory in the re-match on Monday.