Napoli v AC Milan live updates - Giroud strikes as Rossoneri set to go top of Serie A

Tonali climbs highest at the near post to meet the corner delivery and his bullet header is somehow kept out by a fantastic Ospina reaction save!

It wouldn't have counted in any case as the referee spotted a foul by Giroud, but the Napoli goalkeeper wasn't to know that.

Hernandez does well to win Milan a corner down the left.

Milan boss Pioli, who is already on a yellow card, of course, is still giving the referee a hard time from the touchline.

Osimhen times his run perfectly to latch onto a through-ball down the right. He carves inside from the by-line before he collides with Kalulu inside the box.

Clearly hurt, he's holding his knee. That was a risky challenge but no foul is given.

Napoli win the ball in midfield with their intensive pressing. Insigne sparks a rapid counter-attack, feeding the run of Politano through the middle. He has plenty of team mates in support but selfishly opts to shoot and it's charged down.

The visitors concede a corner and before the set-piece can be taken, the referee runs over to show Milan boss Pioli a yellow card.

And Milan's protests continue. It would have been harsh on Napoli had the referee given the penalty as Koulibaly simply couldn't get out of the way. But you can understand why the visitors are unhappy.

Bennacer takes a tumble inside the Napoli box while under pressure from Koulibaly. Milan are demanding a spot-kick but the referee had a good view and waves play to continue.

Good work by Osimhen - sporting a protective mask - who charges infield and switches it to Politano. Napoli are appealing for a free-kick as Leao makes the challenge but play continues.

Backed by their raucous support, Napoli have made a strong start to proceedings, forcing an early corner.

Zielinkski meets the delivery, volleying over the bar.

The atmosphere matches the occasion as Napoli get us underway!

Winner goes top in this crunch match in Serie A. Strap yourself in, this is going to be a roller coaster!

Milan are without a win since February 13, drawing their last three consecutive games. Napoli, meanwhile, aren't in great form either having won just one of their last four matches.

Both sides desperate to get back on track tonight!

Napoli emerged victorious thanks to Eljif Elmas' early goal.

The Bianconeri kept their slim title hopes alive with a 1-0 win this afternoon, moving to within five points of the league leaders.

Check out our match report below!

The Rossoneri are looking to record their second consecutive win away to Napoli in Serie A for the first time since 1981.

Pioli is also looking to put an end to a personal hoodoo: he’s yet to beat Spalletti during his coaching career.

“We’ll see who is in the best form during the game, I can only say we are in the best possible condition to play,” said the Napoli boss.

“Stefano Pioli has built a fine team over the last couple of years, but nobody can be more motivated than us. We are all together creating something strong, and I include the fans too, who set the template for that Neapolitan identity."

“Napoli are certainly a great team, but there are no perfect teams. We have prepared a game plan to put them in difficulty," said the Milan boss.

Inter, thanks to their 5-0 win over Salernitana on Friday night, lead the Serie A standings on 58 points, a point above Milan and Napoli - and all teams have played the same number of games.

Tonight's winner will jump to the top of the table, but a draw wouldn't be enough thanks to the Nerazzurri's superior goal difference.

Milan boss Stefano Pioli keeps faith in his front two of OIivier Giroud and Rafael Leao despite the goalless draw with Inter in midweek, as Zlatan Ibrahimovic is named on the bench for the first time in two months.

Ismael Bennacer returns from suspension to play in midfield.