Thauvin fires Udinese top in comeback win at Parma

Udinese moved to the top of the early Serie A table as Florian Thauvin scored twice in a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory at Parma on Monday.

German Kosta Runjaic's side looked set to lose their unbeaten record as goals from Enrico Del Prato, in the second minute, and Ange-Yoan Bonny gave Parma a 2-0 half-time lead.

Lorenzo Lucca halved the deficit shortly after the restart, though, before former France international Thauvin levelled midway through the second period.

The 31-year-old ex-Marseille and Newcastle forward struck again in the 77th minute, shortly after Parma substitute Mandela Keita had been sent off, to send Udinese a point clear of previous leaders Napoli.

Champions Inter Milan are one of three teams two points behind Udinese after four matches, alongside Juventus and Torino.