ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC scored twice as AC Milan regained their three-point lead at the top of the Serie A table with a comfortable victory at Cagliari.
Inter Milan's win over Juventus on Sunday had put them level on points with STEFANO PIOLI's side.
IBRAHIMOVIC, who now has 13 goals from 13 matches this term, won and converted a penalty to open the scoring. His second after the break ensured a comfortable evening for Milan, who had ALEXIS SAELEMAEKERS sent off.
The former Sweden international's efforts in front of goal mean Milan have now scored in 19 consecutive away fixtures in Serie A to equal their best ever run in the competition.