Rossoneri coach Carlo Ancelotti has come under increasing pressure in recent weeks but a 4-1 victory at home to high-flying Lazio ought to buy him time to get Milan away from the wrong end of the standings.

Although Lazio's Mauro Zarate cancelled out Clarence Seedorf's opener, the hosts ran away with it.

Gianluca Zambrotta restored their advantage before second-half strikes from Brazil internationals Alexandre Pato and Kaka enabled the home side to register its first win of the season.

Milan has some way to go, however, to reach the level of Inter, which was too strong for Torino.

The three-time defending champion, which is under the guidance of Jose Mourinho this season, cruised into a commanding lead thanks to goals from Marco Materazzi, Maicon and Zlatan Ibrahimovic with Elvis Abbruscato netting the home side's sole reply.

Juventus is the closest challenger to Inter - they trail the leader on goal difference only - after a 1-0 win at Cagliari.

New recruit Amauri grabbed the only goal of the game for Claudio Ranieri's side six minutes before half-time.

Palermo is fourth at this early stage after edging past Genoa 2-1.

Edinson Cavani and Cesare Bovo scored for the hosts with Argentina striker Diego Milito netting a late consolation for Genoa.

Alberto Gilardino continued his recent fine form with the winner as Fiorentina beat Bologna 1-0 while Napoli finished with 10 men in its goalless draw at Udinese following the 73rd-minute dismissal of defender Fabiano Santacroce.

Lecce and Siena drew 1-1 - Daniele Ficagna putting Siena ahead seven minutes before half-time only for substitute Fabio Caserta to level matters 10 minutes after the restart.

Chievo's visit to Sampdoria also ended in stalemate.

Daniele Franceschini opened the scoring for Samp but Antonio Langella restored parity within two minutes.