A late strike from Ademola Lookman secured Atalanta a hard-fought 2-1 win over AC Milan on Friday, lifting the hosts to the top of Serie A.
Three minutes before full-time, a corner sailed across the box and an unmarked Lookman headed in the winner for Atalanta who have now emerged victorious from their last nine matches in all competitions.
The result propelled the hosts to the top of the standings with 34 points, two ahead of Napoli who will play Lazio at home on Sunday. Milan are seventh with 22 points.
Former Milan player Charles De Ketelaere headed Atalanta into the lead after 12 minutes, finishing off a perfectly delivered corner.
Ten minutes later, Milan replied when Rafael Leão sent a cross into the box to Álvaro Morata, who swept it home from close range to equalise.
United States international Christian Pulisic limped from the field in the 38th minute after receiving medical attention from Milan’s medical team.
The second half was evenly contested, with both sides creating several chances, and Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan made a save in stoppage time to deny Atalanta a third goal.
