Serie A: Milan Thrash Cagliari 5-1

AC Milan snapped a six-match winless run in all competitions with a crushing 5-1 Serie A victory over relegation-threatened Cagliari on Saturday.

The win moves Stefano Pioli's side closer to securing second place.

They have 74 points and are seven ahead of third-placed Bologna, who beat Napoli earlier in the day, and eight clear of Juventus, who host Salernitana on Sunday.

"It was very important to return to winning ways, we were not used to being so long without victories. We suffered this situation, well done to the guys for their determination," coach Pioli told reporters after the game.