Ismael Bennacer struck the handiest goal within the 59th minute of a difficult-fought healthy in Sardinia to keep Napoli at arm's length when they in brief drew degree on factors thanks to Victor Osimhen's double in a 2-1 win over Udinese.
A 1/3 win at the jump for Stefano Pioli's aspect stretched their unbeaten league run to 8 games and increased hopes of a primary Scudetto when you consider that 2011, however it became a fit marred via racist abuse directed at Mike Maignan and Fikayo Tomori from a segment of home fans at the final whistle which sparked a on-pitch shoving fit.
"Maignan stated to me 'It's no longer feasible that we are hearing those forms of insults'," Pioli told DAZN.
"It's the first time that he is reacted and meaning something horrific occurred that should not have came about. Tomori said the equal component."
It changed into stunning intention which gained the game, Algeria worldwide Bennacer assembly Olivier Giroud's inviting lay-off with a luxurious first-time end from the brink of the field along with his left foot.
However Milan might have had a much less worrying very last short time had Davide Calabria not ended a blistering counter-assault with a tame finish instantly at Alessio Cragno when one-on-one only some yards out.
Leonardo Pavoletti thumped the crossbar with a powerful header because the match crept into stoppage time, but Milan pretty much hung on for the win.
- Inter's problems continue -
With 8 games to go Milan additionally have the distance between them and Inter at six factors as Simone Inzaghi's side keep their struggles.
The champions seemed set for a grandstand end at the San Siro after Denzel Dumfries headed them level in the 55th minute, however the sport led to an unhelpful stalemate.
