Napoli visit Milan in key early-season Serie A clash

AC Milan host reigning champions Napoli at San Siro on Sunday in a high-stakes Serie A encounter that could shape the early title race. Napoli arrive unbeaten with four wins from four, while Milan have recovered from an opening-day setback to win three straight league matches and sit just behind the leaders. Kick-off is scheduled for Sunday night at San Siro.

The buildup has centered on AC Milan forward Christian Pulisic, whose form has helped lift the Rossoneri. Italian sports media compiled average ratings for the season's opening four league games that place Pulisic joint top with Como's Nicolas Paz on 7.00. Pulisic has scored three goals in four Serie A appearances and is credited with three goals and an assist in cup matches as well, producing a goal contribution roughly every 47 minutes, according to the reports. Paz, 21, has five goal contributions in four games for Como and has reportedly attracted interest from several of Europe's top clubs.

Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri emphasized the challenge Napoli present and repeated that he sees the visitors as favourites. Allegri told reporters that Napoli "deservedly won the Scudetto last season" and that he believes they...