Napoli vs Milan LIVE: Serie A result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Napoli face Milan in Serie A today.
Italy’s top flight has seen a rotating cast of teams at the top since the dominance of Juventus was ended, with both Inter Milan and AC Milan claiming a title apiece before Napoli finished top last term.
Jose Mourinho’s Roma, Lazio led by Maurizio Sarri and Atalanta, under Gian Piero Gasperini, are also all exciting clubs with European or trophy ambitions, highlighting the competitive nature of the league.
Meanwhile, the likes of Monza, Salernitana, Empoli and Cagliari all might struggle this season - but are all good enough to trouble the top teams on their day.
Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.
Napoli vs Milan
Attempt blocked. Tijjani Reijnders (AC Milan) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Christian Pulisic.
Napoli vs Milan
Attempt blocked. Christian Pulisic (AC Milan) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Olivier Giroud.
Napoli vs Milan
Goal! Napoli 0, AC Milan 2. Olivier Giroud (AC Milan) header from the centre of the box.
Napoli vs Milan
Attempt missed. Mário Rui (Napoli) left footed shot from more than 35 yards.
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Attempt missed. Matteo Politano (Napoli) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box.
Napoli vs Milan
Goal! Napoli 0, AC Milan 1. Olivier Giroud (AC Milan) header from very close range to the top left corner. Assisted by Christian Pulisic with a cross.
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