ROME:

Strahinja Pavlovic scored the only goal as AC Milan edged Roma 1-0 to prevent the capital club from taking top spot in Serie A on Sunday, while Inter Milan needed a late own goal to beat Verona.

Roma were hoping to move two points clear at the summit after reigning champions and leaders Napoli were held to a goalless draw on Saturday by Como.

But Pavlovic's strike and a late missed penalty from Paulo Dybala ensured Milan instead climbed into third place, level on points with both second-placed Inter and Roma, who dropped to fourth.

Napoli are a point ahead of that trio.

Massimiliano Allegri's Milan are still unbeaten since a surprise home loss to Cremonese on the opening day of the season.

"It is too early to start dreaming, it's only November," Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan to

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