Christian Pulisic Shines as AC Milan Claim Serie A Lead with Victory over Hellas Verona
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. Pulisic's impeccable positioning and clinical finish showcased his attacking prowess, further solidifying his impact since joining AC Milan. With his 10th goal of the season, Pulisic has been instrumental in Milan's surge to the top of the Serie A standings, setting the stage for an exciting title race.

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.Pulisic is now on his 10 goal of the season on just 15 appearances overall. 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.With 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.
Pulisic's Impactful Goal
In a crucial match against Hellas Verona, Pulisic found the back of the net with a well-timed volley, courtesy of a skillful corner routine orchestrated by Modric and Rabiot. His goal not only reflected his goal-scoring ability but also highlighted his adaptability and chemistry within the team.
Nkunku's Double Strike
Following Pulisic's opener, Nkunku took center stage with a quick brace, including a confident penalty conversion and a sharp finish off a rebound. Nkunku's clinical precision and opportunistic play added further gloss to Milan's victory, showcasing the team's depth and attacking options.
Milan's Title Aspirations
AC Milan's dominant performance against Verona underlines their status as genuine contenders for the Serie A title. With manager Allegri steering the team with tactical astuteness and a potent attacking lineup, Milan's unbeaten run and recent form position them as frontrunners in the race for the Scudetto.

