Player Ratings: Novara 0-3 AC Milan

A very unconvincing performance from the goalkeeper, who recently returned from a facial injury. Struggled to deal with several shots from white shirts and failed to inspire confidence from set-pieces.

An encouraging first half display saw him constantly charge down the right with purpose, but his final ball left a lot to be desired. However, Robinho and Emanuelson moving to his flank after the break meant for a difficult second half.

Made a number of important interceptions during the first half, but on the odd occasion was nearly caught out by the flair of Milan's forward players towards the end.

The defender put in a couple of tough tackles near the start of the match, but struggled to contain the brilliance of Ibrahimovic as the contest wore on.

Was overshadowed by his fellow defenders, and did his bit to try and keep Novara's back line together. Unfortunately, he and his fellow stoppers were exposed towards the end.

Always on the move, the former Juventus youngster promised much with the ball at his feet thanks to his surging runs from deep, but his impact fizzled out in the second half.

Tried his best to keep Nocerino, Van Bommel and Ambrosini in check, as his work rate could not be faulted, but they eventually overran him and his fellow midfield players.

Got into promising positions early on, but failed to find the right passes as he slowly drifted out of the match, and was replaced by Rubinho.

Managed to get into good areas of the pitch, but hesitated with the ball at his feet and struggled to conduct attacks against a watertight Milan defence. Promptly subbed off in the second half.

Although he offered very little in terms of an attacking sense, he was crucial at the back, where he compensated for his goalkeeper's poor decision-making by clearing a couple of attempts off the line.

Had virtually nothing to do during the match bar a couple of long-range attempts, as he continues to redeem himself as a reliable backup for Christian Abbiati.

The Frenchman kept his place in the heart of defence, and had no trouble in dealing with the likes of Caracciolo and Mascara, displaying a performance of calmness.

Always tried to attack down the right flank, but his final balls were generally not up to his usual standard.

The samba stopper was impressive at both ends of the pitch, where he was a threat from set-pieces, while keeping his cool alongside Mexes at the back.

The left-back did not warrant his early substitution, as he performed better than Emanuelson, but his marauding style going forward did see him potentially exposed to counterattacks down his flank.

A fine all-round display from the experienced campaigner, who passed the ball around with accuracy, before breaking up attacks and being a real nuisance in the middle of the park.

His all-action performances from midfield are fast becoming a regular occurrence as the former Palermo man was everywhere. His link-up play with Ibrahimovic early on deserved a goal, but he settled for an assist for the second.

Magnificent display from the defensive-minded player, who took up the role of deep-lying playmaker. Impressed greatly with his array of long and short passing, and always looked to play in his team-mates.

Again showed he is out of his depth as a trequartista, as he continued to fail in his quest to find creativity. Moved to left-back and looked far more comfortable, but Antonini was arguably a better bet.

A limp first half was followed by a triumphant return to form in the second. Roaming around the left flank, before moving back to his central position, his flair and attacking intent was exciting to watch at times, and capped his performance off with the second goal of the match.