Inter on leaders' heels after Venezia victory

Hakan Calhanoglu continued his fine recent form in the 34th minute when he collected the ball and fizzed the opening goal through a crowd of players, and Lautaro Martinez added the second from the penalty spot deep in stoppage time. It was another composed display from the champions which puts them right on the heels of league leaders Napoli and AC Milan, who are level on 32 points and both play on Sunday.

Simone Inzaghi's side only had one real scare when Samir Handanovic, who saved Inter with a miracle save in last weekend's win over Napoli, had to be at full stretch to tip over Mattia Aramu's long-range drive.

Inter have won seven of their last nine matches in all competitions -- drawing the other two -- and are on a high after ensuring passage to the Champions League last 16 midweek.

Promoted Venezia meanwhile stay six points above the relegation zone in 15th.