Milan

3.04

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  39

  3

  3.00

  Marco Amelia

  Made a couple of decent saves at the end but was virtually untested throughout the encounter.

• 
  45

  5

  3.00

  Ignazio Abate

  Was fantastic going forward as always, linking up with Boateng and Aquilani frequently, driving down the flank with attacking verve. However, against better opposition, he could have been caught out with a couple of lax pass backs and positional hiccups.

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  61

  4

  3.50

  Thiago Silva

  Scored a lovely goal to break the deadlock early on, and looked as confident and assured as ever, as Pellissier and Thereau couldn't find the initiative.

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  50

  3

  3.00

  Mario Alberto Yepes

  If Silva was the brain, then Yepes was the functionality. Offered his services down the right side too as he helped bail out Abate when called upon and won everything at the back for Milan.

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  29

  11

  3.00

  Luca Antonini

  Was not as marauding as Abate, but found himself in his opponent's box on occasions. Defensively, he looked comfortable but did not stand out compared to his peers.

• 
  34

  6

  3.00

  Mark van Bommel

  Lucky not to be yellow-carded for a number of poorly-timed tackles, but he was hugely important in his role as ball winner, constantly breaking up Chievo possession.

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  37

  8

  3.00

  Alberto Aquilani

  The former Liverpool man was everywhere for Milan, as he was always looking to play teammates in and offered his services across midfield and the final third. Also assisted Ibrahimovic's opener with an intuitive pass.

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  47

  4

  3.00

  Antonio Nocerino

  Excellent performance from the Italy midfielder, which was the definition of all action. He was tireless and industrial in his approach, where he never stopped running and finding space to run into, while overpowering the likes of Bradley.

• 
  37

  11

  3.00

  Kevin-Prince Boateng

  Substituted midway through the second half, he was arguably the least impressive of his midfield partners. Nevertheless, he kept the ball well and provided energy.

• 
  57

  5

  3.00

  Alexandre Pato

  Fantastic return to contention for the diminutive Brazilian, who profited from Ibrahimovic's fine hold up play, impressing with his electric movement and tantalising footwork. Scored a tap in for third and won the penalty for the fourth.

• 
  82

  5

  3.50

  Zlatan Ibrahimovic Top of the Match

  He will always be Milan's catalyst while he is in the team. Two more goals and continued to hold the ball up with great purpose, while always on hand to help support the likes of Aquilani and Pato. Sensational.

Substitutions

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  21

  7

  2.50

  Urby Emanuelson

  Late cameo from the Dutchman.

• 
  21

  12

  3.00

  Robinho

  Really should have provided more cutting edge when he came on, as his slip while through on goal stands out.

• 
  24

  4

  0.00

  Stephan El Shaarawy

  Another late cameo from the starlet, who tried to test Chievo's defenders on a couple of occasions, but to no avail.

Chievo

2.54

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  3

  9

  2.50

  Stefano Sorrentino

  Could do nothing about the goals that went past him, but was helpful in ensuring no more were leaked in.

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  4

  9

  2.50

  Davide Mandelli

  Injured early on and was substituted by Acerbi.

• 
  3

  10

  2.50

  Bostjan Cesar

  Couldn't live with the pace and electricity of Pato, nor the physical, elegant nature of Ibrahimovic. Was run ragged at times and struggled often to keep up.

• 
  2

  10

  2.50

  Bojan Jokic

  A similarly difficult evening for the defender, who was regularly bullied by the attacking power of Abate, Aquilani and Pato. As a result he could not offer much in his opposition's half.

• 
  3

  9

  2.50

  Nicolas Sebastien Frey

  Arguably his side's best defender, he improved as the game wore on and began finding space in Milan's half, although to no avail in the end.

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  12

  13

  3.00

  Michael Bradley

  The American wasted numerous set pieces and was overrun at times by the excellent Milan midfield. Tried to conduct counterattacks but could not get past Silva and Yepes.

• 
  3

  8

  2.50

  Paolo Sammarco

  Had a couple of goalscoring attempts, but overall he couldn't put his playmaking ability to good enough use. Failed to keep the ball or make anything happen of note.

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  4

  10

  2.50

  Luciano Flop of the Match

  A dire performance from the veteran, who was substituted at halftime and conceded a penalty. Completely out run in midfield and constantly lost possession, he was a liability as Chievo improved after he was replaced.

• 
  2

  9

  2.50

  Luca Rigoni

  Tried his best in his box-to-box role, but bar one foray into his opponents' half, he was forced to defend for most of the game.

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  4

  7

  2.50

  Sergio Pellissier

  Worked his socks off all night and never stopped running and chasing lost causes. Silva and Yepes were too much for him in the end, but he did score an impressive disallowed goal.

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  2

  8

  2.50

  Cyril Thereau

  Similar to his strike partner, he was always trying to carve out opportunities but unfortunately did not have it in his locker as Milan almost always regained possession instantly.

Substitutions

• 
  2

  7

  2.50

  Francesco Acerbi

  Marginally better than his partner, but still didn't have an easy night, coming off the bench to replace Mandelli early on.

• 
  2

  7

  2.50

  Kamil Vacek

  Almost scored in his late cameo, where his deflected shot whistled past the post.

• 
  6

  7

  2.50

  Perparim Hetemaj

  Arguably his side's best player, along with Pellissier, the former Brescia man had a handful of attempts at goal and provided much needed drive.