AC MILAN V INTER MILAN LIVE: AC EDGE INTER IN FIVE-GOAL THRILLER ON DERBY DAY IN SERIE A

AC Milan could be infront with some good chances in quick succession.

De Ketelaere meets a corner with a free header but cannot guide the ball on target.

The Belgian then wins a free-kick in a dangerous area for the 'hosts'.

Giroud is at the heart of everything AC Milan are doing right now.

Another ball comes into the frontman, he controls and fires over.

AC are growing in confidence and the crowd have their tails up.

The pendulum of momentum has swung in AC Milan's favour.

There is a scuffle between the players and Giroud has received a yellow card.

Quite a lot was happening there with both sets of players pushing and shoving.

Giroud is the man who is penalised though and play now continues.

AC Milan have equalised, they're back on level terms thanks to Leao!

An expertly taken finish from the left side of the box with his left-foot.

He opens out his body and leaves Handanovic helpless.

A champions response and it's game on!

Giroud is the target man for AC today.

A cross into the box lands nicely on the Frenchman's chest.

He brings the ball down, swivels, but drags his shot wide at the near post.

AC need to keep giving Giroud the service, he will cause all sorts of problems.

It's an early setback for AC, but it's all about how they respond now.

That Brozovic goal has unsettled the AC crowd a little.

AC will be disappointed with their defending for the goal.

Inter draw first blood in the derby and it's Brozovic who scores!

He's left one-v-one against Maignan and slots the ball calmly into the corner.

The 'visitors' have the lead!

The hosts come closest to breaking the deadlock at the San Siro.

A cross from the right-hand side is headed into his own crossbar by Bastoni.

There might have been a push on Bastoni by Giroud, a subtle one at best.

AC Milan are unbeaten so far in Serie A this season with two wins and two draws. Inter Milan have three wins and one defeat to their name.

There is just one point between them at this early stage. Overall, Inter have the better record in the Milan derby.

Both teams will be among the favourites for the league title this season.

Both sets of supporters are generating a brilliant atmosphere inside the stadium.

The pitch looks in excellent condition for this one as well.

Perfect setting for some derby day football in Milan.

Here we go then, we're underway at the San Siro!

The red and black stripes of AC Milan take on the blue and black stripes of Inter Milan.

Who will come out on top in ninety minutes time?

Let the talking stop and the football begin, we are nearly ready for kick-off now!

AC Milan are looking to maintain their unbeaten start to the season.

Inter Milan will be looking to stay above their rivals in the league table.

Kick-off edges closer and is now just ten minutes away! The players will shortly be gathered in the tunnel, ready to walk out onto the turf amid a cauldron of noise generated from both sets of supporters.

The San Siro is an iconic sporting venue and what better fixture to be played there than the Milan derby – this promises to be a mouth-watering encounter.

We are now just fifteen minutes from kick-off! The warm-ups are done, the players are heading back to their respective dressing rooms to conduct their last preparations.

A win for AC Milan would see them leapfrog Inter, whereas a win for the ‘visitors’ would create a four-point gap between the two clubs after five league games.

Despite being held to a goalless draw at Sassuolo in midweek, AC Milan have been consistent in terms of their league form.

They remain unbeaten in each of their last 20 league outings, 13 of which have been wins. They have been defensively impressive and have kept the most clean sheets (14) of any club across Europe’s top five leagues.

Although Inter Milan are classed as the away side today, they have put together six successive Serie A victories on their own turf.

They have scored in each of their last 16 league games and having missed out on the Scudetto last season, they will be determined to right the wrongs this time around and are being tipped as favourites for today’s clash.

Both sides have an abundance of talent and quality at their disposal, but there are some big names missing from both squads today.

AC are unable to call upon Zlatan Ibrahimovic who is recovering after knee surgery. As for Inter, they are without Romelu Lukaku who continues to manage a thigh problem.

Giroud is one focal point for AC Milan, while Martinez will be an attacking threat for Inter this evening.

Let's have a look inside the AC Milan dressing room ahead of kick-off.

Changes aplenty for the 'hosts' this evening.

Kick-off is just over half an hour away!

AC Milan manager Stefano Pioli rings the changes from their last outing against Sassuolo. Calabria, Kalulu, Tonali, Messias and De Ketelaere come into the team for the Milan derby.

Inter Milan boss Simone Inzaghi makes two changes from their previous outing against Cremonese. Dzeko and Dimarco make way for Martinez and Bastoni as Inter look to get one over on their rivals.

Let’s have a look at how the teams are shaping up for this one…the starting elevens have been announced!

AC Milan: Maignan, Calabria, Kalulu, Tomori, Hernandez, Bennacer, Tonali, Messias, De Ketelaere, Leao, Giroud…Subs: Mirante, Tatarusanu, Ballo-Toure, Dest, Gabbia, Kjaer, Thiaw, Adli, Bakayoko, Diaz, Pobega, Saelemaekers, Vranckx, Origi.

Inter Milan: Handanovic, Skriniar, De Vrij, Bastoni, Dumfries, Barella, Brozovic, Calhanoglu, Darmian, Martinez, Correa…Subs: Cordaz, Onana, Gagliardini, Gosens, Dzeko, Bellanova, Asllani, Acerbi, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco, D’Ambrosio, Carboni.

Hello and welcome to live updates as Scudetto holders AC Milan take on fierce rivals Inter Milan in Serie A at the infamous San Siro!

The Rossoneri are in sixth place with eight points from their opening four matches, consisting of two wins and two draws. Meanwhile, the Nerazzurri have three wins and one defeat leaving them in third place with nine points.

This one always produces a spectacle and kick-off is at 1700!