Ivorian midfielder Kessie on target as Milan thrash Sassuolo to win Serie A title after 11-year wait

Franck Kessie was on target as AC Milan ended their 11-year wait for a Serie A title with a 3-0 thrashing of Sassuolo on Sunday.

Milan came into the match requiring just a draw to fend off cross-town rivals Inter Milan, who were two points behind, but wasted no time when French striker Olivier Giroud gave them a 2-0 lead after 32 minutes.

Stefano Pioli’s side continued to pour forward in a dominant first half display, and the irresistible Rafael Leao set up Kessie, whose fine left-footed finish extended the advantage to 3-0 in the 36th minute.

The goal secured the points for Milan who controlled the second half with Kessie involved in most of the Rossoneri’s build-up play while acting as a foil for the defence.

The Ivory Coast international midfielder, who has formed an unbreakable partnership with Sandro Tonali, put in a great shift once more as he ended the game with a 93 per cent pass completion rate, while managing two shots and also winning one tackle.