Juventus striker Fabio Quagliarella has said that his side's defeat to Inter Milan last weekend inspired them to crush Pescara 6-1 on Saturday.

The Italian striker scored a hat-trick in the Bianconeri's victory at the Stadio Adriatico to extend their lead at the top of Serie A to four points.

"The important thing was to win, and we really, really won," said the 29-year-old.

"We showed that is possible to have a setback against a great team like Inter and still be here.

"That defeat was just a stumble and, if anything, it made us stronger, as we are right back on track with the hunger we need."

Quagliarella has scored six goals in eight Serie A appearances so far this season.