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Sassuolo 0 v 3 AC Milan

 

AC Milan were the visitors needing the win to ensure the title was theirs as Inter played their game at the same time. It was almost a home game for Milan as they had over 15,000 travelling fans who packed the stadium.AC Milan went on the attack immediately and Sassuolo desperately tried to hold them off but no to no avail as Leao dribbled through the left flank and delivered into Giroud’s path who scored. This again was repeated exactly the same with Sassuolo unable to prevent Leao’s dribbling and at 0-2 up.At the 36^th minute shortly before half time, another Leao assist to Kessie ensured he found himself a goal which sealed the victory for Milan before half time at 0-3 up and was his departing gift for AC Milan. Sassuolo could have scored throughout the night but Mike Maignan has now made fantastic saves into the ordinary every week affair, as he kept out Davide Frattesi’s stunning shot and in the second half ensured another hit the cross bar.

The second half Milan focused on a possession based game and took minimal risks, playing out the time mostly with Sassuolo doing their best to create something. Despite this, Kalulu and Tomori were rock solid with their pace and positioning keeping Milan locked up safely. Ibrahimovic, Diaz, Florenzi,Romagnoli and Bennacer were brought onto the field late into the game where they were able to join in on the field whilst the departing players began joining the sideline festivities.

 

This was the most dominant AC Milan had looked all season and their first half was the best 45 minutes they have played in nearly two decades . The win ensured the 11 year drought was over and AC Milan stood tall on top of the table above all else. 

 

 

Player Ratings

3-Leao

2-Giroud

1-Maignan

 

 

AC Milan 2 v 0 Atalanta

 

I sat in quiet desperation willing on Milan to defeat a hardnosed Atalanta to put them in a prime position to win the title, I knew it would not be easy and there were a few worrying moments.

The match began as a free flowing affair with Milan controlling much of the game but in regards to their offensive attacks, they were often desperate crosses that attackers like Giroud were unable to convert, with Alexis and Calabria providing efforts but were sadly unfulfilled due to inadequacies such as Alexis being particularly slow in his decision making. Leao did trouble Atalanta but he was normally man marked out of the foray or had to do  too much on his own. Whilst Atalanta often dribbled right into the box and Milan were saved brilliantly from their defences valiant efforts and Mike Maignan’s terrific save against Muriel right before half time.

Shortly into the second half Milan picked right where they left off but took substituted Giroud early as he had lost some of his composure. It would prove to be a good move as nearly immediately Messias Jnr provided a key assist that allowed Leao to break the deadlock and continue his terrific scoring run. The tempo of the game continued as before with Atalanta not providing any further ugency which allow Milan to continue to take control of the game by however it did take one of the best dribbles in recent times from Theo Hernandez to double Milan’s efforts and put the result away.

AC Milan have been far away from the perfect team this season but Pioli’s men have proven time and time again they are capable of getting the result and continue to find a way to get past their opponents. Due to Inter winning this morning, it all comes down to the final game this Sunday, as long as Milan don’t lose, the title will be theirs.

 

Player Ratings

3.Kalulu

2.Theo

1.Tomori

Verona 1 v 3 AC Milan

 

Verona played hosts to Milan who must ensure the win to keep them at the top of the table in front of a ever-pursing Inter . The match appeared to start off well with Tonali scoring from the get go but that was reversed for an offside! Though Milan controlled much of the proceedings they were struggling down the wings, with both Theo Hernandez and Calabria being push to their defensive limits and contributing little to the offence.

Verona cut through a Milan’s defence in an effortless manner for Faraoni who slotted it home. Milan fell on the backfoot but were bailed out by Leao brilliance dribbling through the wing to centre the ball back to Tonali who this time scored!

 

 

AC Milan wasted no time in the second half with a  repeat of Leao wing play to a centred Tonali who slotted it home again. Tonali’s scoring success was supported by Krunic dropping back for cover and support in the defensive half.  Milan’s midfield managed to take control of the second half and were trying to push forward for a third goal. Giroud who was quiet came off for Rebic with the intention of pressuring Verona’s defence to a mistake and swift counters, it may not have resulted in a goal, but Rebic is able to bring another attacking presence that defenders have to swiftly adapt too if they have been getting too comfortable with Giroud or Ibrahimovic. Towards the tail end of the match, Verona did have a few chances in the box but Tomori & Kalulu defensive presence ensured that they could not round the striker and had to take desperate shots.

 

 

With only minutes in the game to play, substitute Florenzi did what he has been threatening to do all season and scored a brilliant goal from range that sealed the match for AC Milan.

 

Player Ratings

3. Tonali

2.Leao

1. Krunic