10-MAN MILAN HOLD ON TO GO TOP
Christian Pulisic set up one and scored another as 10-man AC Milan held on to consign Napoli to their first defeat of the Serie A season.
Milan took an early lead when the American got behind the Napoli defence and slid a cross for Belgian Alexis Saelemaekers to side-foot home at the far post.
Just after the half-hour mark the lead was doubled when Youssouf Fofana teed up Pulisic to score, via a deflection.
The Serie A champions and leaders looked like getting a point after a penalty incident which saw Pervis Estupinan sent off for pulling back Matteo Politano – and then the spot kick converted by Kevin De Bruyne.
Controversially, Antonio Conte opted to take off De Bruyne with 17 minutes remaining which, without taking away from the gallant Milan defending, seemed to make Napoli’s attacks less potent.
The win sees Milan take over on top of the Serie A table on goal difference.
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Highlights: Pulisic-inspired Milan end Napoli’s unbeaten run
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