ROME - Inter Milan coach Gian Piero Gasperini's position became increasingly untenable on Tuesday as the Serie A giant's winless run continued with a shocking 3-1 defeat at promoted Novara.

Inter has not won away in five games this season, putting increasing pressure on Gasperini as the humiliation against Novara, returning to Serie A after 55 years, follows last week's home loss to outsiders Trabzonspor in the Champions Legaue.

Inter is languishing in 17th position with just one point from three games.