Having won seven of their eight Serie A matches this season, AC Milan go head-to-head with old foes Juventus on Sunday evening, as two giants of Calcio convene at San Siro.
While Milan entered the international break after a dramatic defeat of Genoa, Juve came out on top in the Derby della Mole and remain within four points of the Rossoneri.
Most recently, the Rossoneri managed such a feat in the Scudetto-winning campaign of 2021-22, and Stefano Pioli's squad are certainly eyeing the Italian title again this term, having put up a meek defence last year.
Napoli and both Rome clubs have struggled to keep pace with their ability to grind out results, and it certainly took every sinew to bring three points home from Genoa just before the break.
Having been held goalless for 87 minutes, Milan finally took the lead through Christian Pulisic, but the drama was only just beginning: both goalkeepers were sent off during stoppage-time - Mike Maignan for an awful foul - and veteran striker Olivier Giroud ended an extraordinary game between the posts, clad in Maignan's jersey.
Giroud gained plaudits for bravely making an important save at the death, and Pioli's men marched away from Marassi with the type of victory champions reflect on fondly when later polishing their hard-won silverware.
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