I was surprised when i learnt that Milan had signed Ghanaian Sulley Muntari on loan from cross town rivals Inter considering his form the past couple of seasons. Muntari who is on international duty with Ghana in the African Cup of Nations, will be with the Rossoneri until the end of the season when his current contract with Inter is set to expire.

AC Milan continued where they left off last Wednesday by beating Cagliari 3-0 at the San Siro yesterday to take them to within a point of leaders Juventus. Juve on the other hand were 2-1 winners over Udinese on Saturday.

Both wins see them pull clear of there nearest challengers Udinese and Lazio to set up a rather interesting conclusion to the league this season.

Before writing this post I briefed over an article in the English news press that reviewed the game. The English view of it is that Milan were 'awful' and 'deserved to lose' and that they did so in 'disgraceful' fashion. Admittedly, the scenes did get ugly last night. Gattuso was repeatedly involved in altercations with [.

AC Milan coach Massimilano Allegri considers Tottenham Hotspur to be a real threat in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie on Tuesday despite the absence of injured wide man Gareth Bale, so impressive when Spurs played Inter Milan in the group stages.

Massimiliano Allegri, Milan coach

It doesn't matter if Bale doesn't play because Tottenham have done well recently without him.

AC Milan coach Massimilano Allegri considers Tottenham Hotspur to be a real threat in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie on Tuesday despite the absence of injured wide man Gareth Bale, so impressive when Spurs played Inter Milan in the group stages.

Massimiliano Allegri, Milan coach

It doesn't matter if Bale doesn't play because Tottenham have done well recently without him.

By Dominic Vieira, writing from Lancaster, England

The Serie A is overflowing with hidden pearls; Catania's Takayuki Morimoto, Fiorentina's Adem Ljajic, AC Milan's Alexander Merkel or Palermo's Josip Ilicic are some of the rising stars dominating the headlines.

AC Milan are facing an injury crisis ahead of their Champions League match with Tottenham Hotspur next month.

Centre-back Alessandro Nesta is doubtful for the first leg after dislocating his left shoulder while Rossoneri coach Massimiliano Allegri also faces an injury headache in midfield.

AC Milan eased through to the quarter finals of the Coppa Italia beating Bari 3-0 tonight, with goals from Ibrahimovic, Merkel and Robinho.

On Wednesday afternoon Milan took to the field at the Sant Elia in Sardinia and to the surprise of many observers, a certain Alexander Merkel was included amongst the starting eleven. Not since Alexander Pato in 2008 have Milan fielded such a young player in the first team for a competitive match. After three years, [.