Clarence Seedorf put the Rossoneri ahead after eight minutes and Antonio Cassano added the second within 10 minutes.

Two goals from substitute Robinho in the space of five second-half minutes allowed Milan to take it easy for the last 25 minutes, having secured the three points they needed to open up a six-point cushion over Napoli at the summit.

But the lead was later reduced to three points as Edison Cavani scored both goals as Napoli won 2-0 away to Roma.

Cavani opened the scoring from the penalty spot after 50 minutes and netted his second with seven minutes to go.