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The stakes have not been higher in a very long time but Pioli should be able to guide the side to a positive result.

The game as with the Atalanta last time carries some significance as Sassuolo alongside the former taunted and hurt Milan the most in the so called banter era. It would be poetic for the side to close the bad cycle against the same side against whom it begun. The side need just one point to win the Scudetto in the race with Inter Milan that has come down to the final match day.

AC Milan staved off the challenge of neighbours Inter to clinch their first Italian Serie A title in 11 years.

The final whistle was greeted with wild scenes of celebration from the club who have waited far too long for a Scudetto for a side of their grandeur, as they finished two points above Inter, whose home win over Sampdoria was in vain. Stefano Pioli's side came into the final round of fixtures knowing a point would be enough for them to finish top ahead of rivals Inter Milan, but after Giroud squeezed the ball home in the 17th minute, a 19th Serie A title never looked in doubt. AC Milan clinched their first Italian Serie A title in 11 years after earning a 3-0 final-day victory at Sassuolo on Sunday, with a double from Olivier Giroud and one from Franck Kessie sealing the Scudetto in style.

AC Milan clinched the Serie A title for the first time in 11 years and coach Stefano Pioli said they were inspired by Kobe Bryant.

"When we took charge at Milan, the team had completely different tactical ideals and concepts, so we had to change everything. "I showed the lads an interview with Kobe Bryant, who said at 2-0 up in the NBA playoffs, the job is not done. We're not done," Piolo said in his postmatch interview.

One point is all that AC Milan need to cap a remarkable rise from near financial ruin in 2018 to Serie A champions just four years on.

"Milan could face the same destiny as us on May 5. Leads have been thrown away on the final day before. They haven't, of course. screamed former Milan midfielder Massimo Ambrosini, who was on co-commentary duty for DAZN. "What has he done?!" It was a pivotal moment in the title race, as that draw effectively meant Milan could drop a couple of points in the run-in. "Now the good thing is that the players enjoy making the most of our strengths and preparing tactically, being able to adjust also to limit our opponents.

AC Milan won their first Serie A title in 11 years on Sunday after beating Sassuolo 3-0 to snatch the crown from local rivals Inter Milan.

The second half was dedicated to the Milan celebrations and despite some spirited Sassuolo play it was only a matter of time before the away side sealed the title for a 19th time. This time it was Maxime Lopez who was robbed by Rade Krunic, with Leao bursting this time down the right and cutting back for Kessie, who smashed in the third to sign off in perfect fashion ahead of his move to Barcelona as a free agent in the close season. Needing just a point to claim the Scudetto Milan swept their hosts aside thanks to an Olivier Giroud brace and another from Franck Kessie in the first half in front of an army of away fans at the Mapei Stadium.

AC Milan won the Serie A title on Sunday after a 3-0 win at Sassuolo inspired by two goals from Olivier Giroud.

The 40-year-old has now added one more top-flight winner's medal in Italy to his glittering collection. Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Alexandre Pato and Robinho were joint-top scorers for the club in 2010/11 in Serie A, each managing 14 goals. Ibrahimovic also earned three consecutive Ballon d'Or nominations during his time in blue and black. As Milan controlled the second half comfortably, Inter knew their efforts against Sampdoria would be in vain. A brilliant save from Mike Maignan from Davide Frattesi's header helped to ease any potential Rossoneri nerves. You need to go back to the 2010/11 campaign for the last time AC Milan won the Scudetto, when they were under the stewardship of now-Juventus head coach Massimiliano Allegri.

AC Milan have won the 2021-22 Serie A title, with arch-rivals Inter finishing second after a dramatic final day.

However, they have been returning to their former strength under Pioli, playing in the Champions League for the first time since 2013-14 in this campaign, and have now earned a 19th Serie A crown. Milan were given minimal trouble by Sassuolo as they secured the three points they required, as Inter were left just behind despite a convincing win of their own. AC Milan win Serie A title for the first time in 11 years as city rivals Inter finish second

AC Milan won 3-0 at Sassuolo to claim a first Serie A title in 11 years; Inter Milan beat Sampdoria 3-0 to finish runners-up.

This time Leao's assist came from the right and Franck Kessie swept it in from close range. There was a pitch invasion at the final whistle, delaying the trophy ceremony. They had a two-point lead over Inter and a better head-to-head record, which is the tiebreaker.

AC Milan's French forward Olivier Giroud celebrates after scoring his second goal during the Italian Serie A football match between Sassuolo and AC Milan on May ...

Krunic pinches the ball off Lopez and plays in Leao, who finds Kessie in space 12 yards out. MAN OF THE MATCH: Rafael Leao. The Portuguese winger looked determined to get the title sewn up as early as possible, as he terrorised the Sassuolo defence from the first minute. The Ivorian smashes home a left-footed finish and that is surely the Milan title in the bag before half time! Subs: Bennacer 6, Diaz 6, Ibrahimovic 7, Romagnoli 6, Florenzi 6 Milan’s superb season finishes with a flourish. Subs: Magnanelli 6, Traore 6, Defrel 6, Satalino 7, Peluso 6

Olivier Giroud scored twice and Franck Kessie once as Milan won easily away. Inter beat Sampdoria 3-0 on the final day but Simone Inzaghi's men could not deny ...

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AC Milan clinched the Serie A title for the first time in 11 years and coach Stefano Pioli said they were inspired by Kobe Bryant.

"When we took charge at Milan, the team had completely different tactical ideals and concepts, so we had to change everything. "I showed the lads an interview with Kobe Bryant, who said at 2-0 up in the NBA playoffs, the job is not done. We're not done," Piolo said in his postmatch interview.

AC Milan clinched their first Italian Serie A title in 11 years after earning a 3-0 final-day victory at Sassuolo on Sunday, with a double from Olivier ...

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Olivier Giroud's brace helped Milan win its first Serie A championship in 11 years, edging defending champions Inter Milan by two points.

Giroud was given a standing ovation when he was substituted in the 72nd minute. There was a field invasion at the final whistle, delaying the trophy ceremony. This time Leão’s assist came from the right and Franck Kessié swept it in from close range. “This is the most satisfying of my titles," said Ibrahimović, who also helped Milan to the last of its Serie A titles in his first spell at the club. It had a two-point lead over Inter and a better head-to-head record, which is the tiebreaker. "That’s what I did today, what was important was to win the scudetto.”

AC Milan secured their first Serie A title in 11 years - although head coach Stefano Pioli has pleaded for the return of his winner's medal after claiming ...

The Rossoneri got their hands on the Scudetto for the first time since the 2010/11 campaign courtesy of a 3-0 win at Sassuolo, with Olivier Giroud bagging a brace and Franck Kessie also on the scoresheet. Matteo Politano, Piotr Zielinski and Diego Demme all scored in the first half as Napoli rounded off a season in which they finished third - nine points ahead of fourth-placed Juventus - with a 3-0 win at Spezia. AC Milan secured their first Serie A title in 11 years - although head coach Stefano Pioli has pleaded for the return of his winner's medal after claiming it was stolen amid the presentation ceremony.

AC Milan marked their first Serie A title in 11 years by welcoming the players onto the pitch individually, and Zlatan Ibrahimovic ensured he made the most ...

These were exactly what we saw in Reggio Emilia when he played his part in the goals that gave the Rossoneri a resounding 3-0 victory and brought the Scudetto back to AC Milan. Rafael Leão, was simply unstoppable. His performance at the Mapei ...

A Jewel in the Rossoneri crown, just like having extra player out there on the pitch and a key figure in the squad. He could not miss the final fixture of the year, with everything riding on it and having always been leading from the front. In the ninety-two minutes played, Leão also amassed twenty forward passes, five chances created and five balls recovered, two shots on target and two shots saved, one shot blocked as well as one cross.