AC Milan staked their claim as challengers for the Serie A title on Sunday after a statement 2-1 win over Napoli which put them top of the pile despite having to play over half-an-hour with 10 men. Christian Pulisic was the star for Milan at the San Siro by setting up Alexis Saelemaekers` opener in the third minute and then doubling the hosts` lead just after the half-hour mark. The American forward`s matching-winning performance against a Napoli team weakened by injuries put Milan in first place on 12 points, ahead of both the champions and Roma -- 2-0 winners against Verona -- on goal difference. 

"What we did out there today was incredible. It was a top, top performance," said Pulisic to DAZN. "The manager has done really well to get the best out of every player here. We`ve got a lot of quality and we showed that on the pitch." Pulisic has already scored six times this season in all competitions and, shortly before he finished off a brilliant passing move, sent Youssouf Fofana through on goal with a sensational pass reminiscent of his teammate Luka Modric. The 27-year-old was given a standing ovation by Milan supporters when he made way for Davide Bartesaghi just before Kevin De Bruyne coolly slotted home the 60th-minute penalty which got Napoli back into the game.