A goal from Giampaolo Pazzini in the 72nd minute was enough to decide a very tight, yet entertaining encounter at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris, inflicting Inter's first defeat of the season.

Fiorentina warmed up for the visit of Liverpool in the Champions League on Tuesday by beating Livorno 1-0.

Stevan Jovetic scored the only goal of the game from the penalty spot in the 76th minute as the Viola, who had Dario Dainelli sent off late on, made it two wins in four days.

The visitors had goalkeeper Sebastian Frey to thank for a string of marvellous saves to keep another crucial clean sheet.