The much-improved Rossoneri will be looking to return to winning ways against a struggling Parma at the San Siro.

AC Milan will be hoping to continue to leap towards the top of the Serie A standings, when they battle with Parma in what promises to be an action-packed encounter on Friday.

The Rossoneri have been in fine form this year, as they haven't lost a single game, and have put immense pressure on the front-runners, including arch-rivals Inter Milan.

The recent signing of Mario Balotelli has already made an impact, as the former Manchester City striker has already managed to find the back of the net three times, with a double in the win over Udinese and a lone strike in the draw against Cagliari last weekend.

Once again, the controversial striker will lead the line along with the equally dangerous Stephan El Shaarawy.

For the clash with Parma, midfielder Riccardo Montolivo returns to the squad after serving a suspension, however, Kevin Constant and Daniele Bonera are set to miss out through injury.

Parma, who held Milan to a 1-1 draw earlier in the season, welcome back Marco Marchionni and Aleandro Rosi, who were both suspended for the team's last game. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Antonio Mirante continues to be sidelined after undergoing recent knee surgery.

The Gialloblu have the worst offensive record in the Italian top-flight's top 12, and due to this are expected to adopt defensive tactics, in the aim to stop Milan's venomous attack, and possibly return home with a valuable point.

Milan's last four matches

Feb 10, 2013: Cagliari 1-1 Milan (Serie A)

Feb 3, 2013: Milan 2-1 Udinese (Serie A)

Jan 27, 2013: Atalanta 0-1 Milan (Serie A)

Jan 20, 2013: Milan 2-1 Bologna (Serie A)

Parma's last four matches

Feb 10, 2013: Parma 0-0 Genoa (Serie A)

Feb 3, 2013: Fiorentina 2-0 Parma (Serie A)

Jan 27, 2013: Parma 1-2 Napoli (Serie A)

Jan 20, 2013: Chievo 1-1 Parma (Serie A)

Facts

- When the sides last met in September, they fought out a 1-1 draw.

- While Milan have not lost a single match this year, Parma have just won once.

Prediction

Milan 2-1 Parma