Higuain proves to be double trouble for Milan

Gonzalo Higuain scored both goals as Napoli toppled 10-man Inter Milan 2-1 in a spectacular clash at San Paolo stadium on Monday to take over top spot in the Serie A standings.

Inter traveled south for the first big away test of what it hopes will be a title-winning campaign, but with just a two-point cushion on a Napoli side that has not lost since the opening day of the season.

Inter was shell-shocked by the lightning start of Maurizio Sarri's men and its hopes of staying on top suffered a blow when Yuto Nagatomo saw red a minute before the break.