Palermo vs AC Milan Match Preview
The Scudetto battle obviously intensifies at this stage. With eight rounds left to play, Milan still lead the pack at the top, but only with a lead of five points.
Their draw against Bari last weekend was a missed opportunity, as Inter's 1-1 draw with Brescia gave Milan the chance to steer seven points clear.
Palermo owner Maurizio Zamparini is confident of his side's victory against Milan, but his claims are barely credible given Palermo have lost their last five games.
Milan are without Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who is serving a three-match ban for his red card against Bari. Alexandre Pato and Antonio Cassano will probably start, while Kevin-Prince Boateng returns in midfield.
Still no signs of Gianluca Zambrotta or Massimo Ambrosini for Milan. They will want to recover Andrea Pirlo soon also, as they prepare for the final assault on the Scudetto.
Prediction: Palermo 1-2 Milan