Milan 1-0 Bologna

AC Milan players celebrate with Mario Balotelli after the striker scored a late winner against Bologna

Mario Balotelli hit a sublime late winner against Bologna to secure AC Milan their third Serie A win in five games under Clarence Seedorf.

The hosts were heading for a frustrating draw when Balotelli scored from 25-yards four minutes from time.

It was the former Manchester City striker's 10th goal in 18 Serie A outings this season, and lifted Milan into the top half of Serie A.

Bologna remain in 16th place, four points above the relegation zone.

Balotelli's goal lit up a dull game, with the Italy forward producing a delightful looping finish from an angle.

Bologna should have been ahead before then, Jonathan Cristaldo spurning one of several great chances for the visitors.