Milan had Suso to thank as his sumptuous free kick ensured that they picked up a much needed three points against Serie A strugglers SPAL.
The Rossoneri had the first real chance of the match in the 11th minute. Left-back Theo Hernandez swung in a dangerous, low cross which Krzysztof Piatek mishit into the path of Samu Castillejo, who then cannoned his shot off the bar.
Hakan Çalhanou011flu also had a chance to open the scoring on the half-hour mark, with Franck Kessie's well-weighted through ball allowing the Turkish midfielder to fire off a shot that was well held by Etrit Berisha.