AC Milan are back on top of Serie A after an emphatic home victory over Hellas Verona, producing a dominant display that saw them leapfrog city rivals Inter in the standings.

The breakthrough arrived just before half-time through Christian Pulisic. The American forward, once again proving decisive, finished clinically at the far post after a clever assist, giving Milan a deserved lead heading into the interval.

After the restart, the hosts shifted through the gears. The spotlight fell on Christopher Nkunku, who announced himself in style by scoring his first goals for AC Milan. The French attacker struck twice within five devastating minutes, effectively killing the contest and sealing a comprehensive 3–0 win.

2025-26, Italy - Serie A

AC Milan - Verona 3:0 (1:0)
Goals: Pulisic, 45 (1:0); Nkunku, 48 (penalty) (2:0); Nkunku, 53 (3:0)

AC Milan: Maignan; De Winter K.; Tomori (Odogu, 86); Pavlović S.; Bartesaghi; Loftus-Cheek (Fofana Y., 71); Rabiot; Modric (Jashari A., 70); Nkunku; Saelemaekers (Athekame, 76); Pulisic (Ricci S., 76)
Substitution: Jashari A. (from 70); Fofana Y. (from 71); Athekame (from 76); Ricci S. (from 76); Odogu (from 86)
Bench: Terracciano; Torriani; Estupiñán

Verona: Montipò; Oyegoke (Serdar, 75); Núñez U.; Bradarić D. (Valentini, 65); Bella-Kotchap; Nelsson V.; Bernède; Al Musrati (Harroui, 85); Giovane (Orban, 46); Mosquera (Sarr A., 46); Niasse
Substitution: Sarr A. (from 46); Orban (from 46); Valentini (from 65); Serdar (from 75); Harroui (from 85)
Bench: Perilli S.; Toniolo; Slotsager; Ebosse; Cham; Santiago; Gagliardini; Kastanos; Ajayi Jr
Yellow Cards: Al Musrati 43