AC Milan's Christian Pulisic Shines as Rossoneri Claim Serie A Summit
Christian Pulisic's goal helped AC Milan secure a dominant 3-0 win over Hellas Verona, propelling them to the top of the Serie A table. Find out how the American winger's superb form is driving Milan's title challenge.
Christian Pulisic continued his remarkable form for AC Milan, scoring the opening goal in a convincing 3-0 victory over Hellas Verona at San Siro. The American winger's first-half strike helped propel the Rossoneri to the top of the Serie A standings, two points clear of city rivals Inter Milan and extends Milan's unbeaten league run to 17 matches.Pulisic was perfectly positioned to volley home from close range during first-half stoppage time, converting a well-worked corner routine. The sequence began with veteran midfielder Luka Modric's delivery, which found Adrien Rabiot for a headed flick-on before Pulisic applied the decisive finish. The goal showcased the 27-year-old's continued development of his attacking instincts since arriving in Italy from Chelsea in 2023.After the interval, Christopher Nkunku put the result beyond doubt with two goals in quick succession. The French forward converted confidently from the penalty spot for his first Serie A goal before adding his second just four minutes later. Nkunku's second came after pouncing on a rebound when the Verona goalkeeper could only parry Modric's powerful shot onto the post, demonstrating Milan's ruthless attacking efficiency under manager Massimiliano Allegri.Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reportingWith this victory, AC Milan have positioned themselves as serious contenders for the Scudetto heading into 2026. Allegri's squad will face a demanding January schedule, starting with a match against Cagliari on Jan. 2, followed by a home game against Genoa on Jan. 8. They will then play back-to-back away games against Fiorentina on Jan. 10 and FC Como on Jan. 15.
Christian Pulisic's Impact
Christian Pulisic showcased his attacking prowess by scoring his 10th goal of the season in AC Milan's victory over Hellas Verona. The American winger's precise finish from a corner routine highlighted his development and importance to the team.
Dominant Display by Milan
Christopher Nkunku's brace, including a penalty and a quick follow-up goal, sealed the win for Milan. The team's ruthlessness in front of goal, exemplified by Nkunku's clinical finishing, underlined their ambitions in the Serie A title race.
Milan's Title Contention
With this win, AC Milan have positioned themselves as serious contenders for the Serie A title in 2026. Manager Massimiliano Allegri's side's unbeaten league run and strong performances, led by Pulisic and Nkunku, signal their intentions for the season ahead.
Upcoming Challenges
AC Milan faces a challenging January schedule, with matches against Cagliari, Genoa, Fiorentina, and FC Como. These fixtures will test Milan's title credentials and provide opportunities for key players like Pulisic and Nkunku to shine further.

