Inter run goes on as Mancini's men miss out on top spot

Inter Milan missed the chance to go top of Serie A by drawing 1-1 at Palermo on Saturday while Bologna came from behind to defeat 10-man Carpi 2-1 and Empoli sank Genoa 2-0. Roberto Mancini's Inter extended their streak without a victory to four matches and spurned the opportunity to usurp Fiorentina as leaders after Alberto Gilardino cancelled out Ivan Perisic's opener. The draw left Inter second on 18 points, the same as Fiorentina who have a game in hand.