Milan claim much-needed win
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- Category: Serie A
Stephan El Shaarawy's goal against his former club was enough to earn AC Milan a 1-0 victory against Genoa at a semi-deserted Stadio San Siro.
Italy international El Shaarawy decided a tense encounter in the 77th minute, resolving Milan's immediate problems in Serie A, but leaving them still with plenty of margin for improvement.
Genoa lost their second game in a row to fall behind Milan in the table with the managerial switch from Luigi De Canio to Luigi Del Neri having no immediate impact.
Strugglers Siena and Palermo played out a 0-0 draw at the Stadio Artemio Franchi with the result not helping either side out a great deal.
Palermo had the better chances, but were unable to beat a Siena side who, without a six-point penalty, would be