Serie A: AC Milan win Serie A title – Olivier Giroud scored twice as magnificent Milan ended an 11-year wait to win the Serie A title with a 3-0 defeat of Sassuolo. Milan only needed a point at the Mapei Stadium on the final day of the season to dethrone city rivals Inter and they made it mission accomplished in style. Follow InsideSport.IN for more updates
Serie A: AC Milan win the Serie A title, Rossoneri claim first SCUDETTO in 11 years to beat Sassuolo comfortably as Oliver Giroud grabs a brace, Watch HIGHLIGHTS
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Serie A: AC Milan claim first SCUDETTO in 11 years
Milan swarmed all over Sassuolo from the start, Giroud forcing a save from Andrea Consigli with a bullet header before Fikayo Tomori had an effort cleared off the line.
The Rossoneri were totally dominant and a huge contingent of away fans erupted in the 17th minute when Leao robbed Kaan Ayhan on the halfway line and burst down the left before picking out Giroud, who put the ball between Consigli’s legs.
Leao was also the architect for the second goal just after the half-hour mark, dispossessing Gian Marco Ferrari and pulling back from the byline for Giroud to sweep home.
AC Milan beat Sassuolo comfortably as Oliver Giroud grabs a brace
Sassuolo were unable to live with Leao and he surged down the right before laying into the path of the onrushing Kessie, who fired home brilliantly with his left foot nine minutes before half-time.
Milan were in complete control and there was party atmosphere as their supporters were spared final-day tension following a dream first half.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic was given a great reception when he replaced Giroud 18 minutes from the end of what might be his last game for Milan and the striker had a goal ruled out for offside against Leao.
Hamed Traore rattled the post late on and that was as close as Sassuolo came to a consolation as Pioli celebrated with his players and staff on the touchline before the final whistle was blown
Ruthless Rossoneri end title drought with a swagger
Milan were unable to maintain a title challenge last season, but they were not to be denied this time around and as they claimed a first trophy since their 2016 Supercoppa Italiana triumph.
The champions finished the season with five consecutive wins to prevent Inter from retaining their crown, with the Nerazzurri’s 3-0 win over Sampdoria in vain.
Their victory on the final day was never in doubt, with Pioli’s men blowing their opponents away in a first half that saw them have as many as 11 shots on target.
Key Opta Facts:
- Milan have gained 86 points in Serie A this season, only in 2005-06 (88) have they collected more in the three-points-for-a-win era.
- Giroud became the oldest player to reach double figures for goals in his debut season in Serie A (35 years, 234 days).
Serie A: AC Milan win the Serie A title, Rossoneri claim first SCUDETTO in 11 years to beat Sassuolo comfortably as Oliver Giroud grabs a brace, Watch HIGHLIGHTS - Having scored his first five Serie A goals at home, Giroud has scored his last six Serie A goals away from home.
- Leao has been involved in at least one goal in his last six league games – three goals and five assists during the period.
Serie A: AC Milan win the Serie A title, Rossoneri claim first SCUDETTO in 11 years to beat Sassuolo comfortably as Oliver Giroud grabs a brace, Watch HIGHLIGHTS
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