The Serie A season has exploded into life with shocks and surprises up and down the league table, but none more so than A.C Milan’s derby day victory against fierce rivals Inter on Sunday

AC Milan needed to respond after losing to Liverpool in the Champions League opening game, and Rossoneri manager Paulo Fonseca needed it to save his job after a poor start to the season. AC Milan won 2-1 in the first Derby della Madonnina of the season against Inter on Sunday thanks to the goals of USMNT winger Christian Pulisic and the deciding one of defender Matteo Gabbia.

AC Milan manager Paulo Fonseca said he had confidence in his team ahead of the derby at Inter Milan on Sunday, despite acknowledging that his squad needed more time to develop into a formidable unit.