ROME, Jan 26 — AC Milan’s title hopes suffered a blow as they were held to a 1-1 draw by AS Roma in a rain-soaked clash in the capital yesterday that left Inter Milan five points clear at the top of the Serie A standings.

Second-placed Milan moved to 47 points, while Roma climbed to third on 43, level with Napoli, who suffered a 3-0 defeat earlier yesterday.

Inter had cranked up the pressure in the title race with a 6-2 comeback win against Pisa on Friday.