USMNT star Christian Pulisic delivered another outstanding performance for AC Milan, this time against Napoli as he assisted the Rossoneri's opener and then doubled the team's lead within 31 minutes. The American winger's goal and assist continued his exceptional start to the campaign that has seen him contribute eight goal involvements in his first six Serie A matches.
AFPIncredible assist
After cutting inside the box and reaching the six-yard area, Pulisic looked up and delivered a pinpoint low cross that evaded goalkeeper Alex Meret and found Alexis Saelemaekers unmarked at the back post for a simple tap-in.
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After a lung bursting run from Strahinja Pavlović, he cut the ball back into Youssouf Fofana, who tapped a first time pass into Pulisic’s path. With Napoli's defense momentarily disorganized, Pulisic fired a first time shot beyond the outstretched hand of Alex Meret into the net.
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Pulisic's brilliant assist and then his goal against Napoli continues what has become a career-best start to the season for the Hershey, Pa. native. Having already notched five goals in his previous six appearances across all competitions, including a brace in Milan's 3-0 victory at Udinese last weekend, Pulisic has elevated his game to new heights in his third season with
AFPTitle race implications loom large
Prior to Sunday's match Napoli arrived at the San Siro having conceded just four goals in their opening five league matches under manager Antonio Conte. With Milan securing a 2-1 win, they now sit at top of the Serie A table on a three-way tie with Napoli and Roma.
