

Even though Milan led the whole first half, they didn't create anything particularly dangerous, as seen by the jeers that were directed at them as they departed the pitch. Shortly before the hour, Christian Pulisic scored a key first goal, proving once again that he was the guy to do it. In the end, it was enough to defeat a determined opponent.
While we wait for Juventus-Roma, the club has regained a five-point advantage in fifth position, which is a much-needed respite from the strain around the team. Alessandro Florenzi returned to the club to replace Fikayo Tomori, while Theo Hernandez moved back to center-back in Stefano Pioli's lone alteration to the starting lineup from the team that drew 2-2 with Salernitana. After winning the ball back halfway through the visitors' half, Ruben Loftus-Cheek of Milan had the more dangerous of the opening exchanges, pressing hard to cause problems for Sassuolo before launching a shot that was blocked.