AC Milan continued their unbeaten start to the Serie A season with a 1-1 draw against Inter Milan in an enthralling Milan Derby on Sunday, maintaining the Rossoneri's seven-point lead over the reigning Italian champions.
Hakan Calhanoglu, who crossed the divide by joining Inter on a free transfer from Milan in the summer, quickly made his mark against his former employers by winning and scoring a penalty 11 minutes in.
But Stefan de Vrij headed into his own net to draw the Rossoneri level six minutes later, before Milan keeper Ciprian Tatarusanu superbly saved a Lautaro Martinez penalty in a frantic first half.
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Milan substitute Alexis Saelemaekers was inches away from a stunning 90th-minute winner when his powerful strike cannoned off the foot of the post, as Stefano Pioli's side dropped points for just the second time this season in the league.
"The glass is half full, it was a complicated match. In the end the performance was positive against a strong team, but we showed that we are also strong," Pioli told DAZN.
"We were brave, especially in the defensive phase. We attacked with a lot of players in the first half and showed great desire to bring home a big result. Only us and Napoli are still unbeaten in the top European leagues."
Milan remain second with 32 points, behind leaders Napoli on goal difference, while champions Inter are third with 25 points.
It is the first time the Rossoneri have registered as many as 32 points after 12 games of a Serie A season in the three points for a win era.