Andrea Pirlo's free kicks and a stunning entrance from Sebastian Giovinco undid AC Milan as Juventus recovered from conceding a goal after only 20 seconds to beat their bitter rivals 3-2 in Serie A on Sunday.

Ghana's midfielder Sulley Muntari put Milan ahead straight from the kick off before Pirlo levelled direct from a free kick in the 15th minute.

Giovinco gave Juventus the lead in the 69th minute, two minutes after coming on as a substitute, and Giorgio Chiellini volleyed in the third after another Pirlo free kick rebounded off the crossbar.

Struggling Milan had Philippe Mexes sent off while Muntari scored a late consolation. The win left Juventus level on 19 points with Napoli in second spot, two behind leaders AS Roma. Milan are 12th with eight points.

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