MILAN, Italy -- Napoli eased to a 2-0 win at Genoa to move provisionally atop of the Serie A, thanks to a double from Goran Pandev on Saturday. AC Milan picked up only its second win of the season, beating struggling Sampdoria 1-0 at San Siro, with Valter Birsa scoring his first goal since signing from Genoa in the off-season. "It was more important to win than my goal," Birsa said. "We had been playing well in matches but we hadnt managed to pick up the points we needed. "Whats important is the work of the squad, individuals can give a hand but all the players are important. We needed the goal to make us more comfortable." In Genoa, Pandev nabbed his first in the 14th, latching onto a poor pass from Juraj Kucka, racing forward and firing into the bottom right corner. Pandev doubled his tally 10 minutes later as Lorenzo Insigne lifted a superb ball into the area for the Macedonia striker to smash across goal into the bottom left corner, with his weaker right foot. Napoli, which lost its perfect record in Wednesdays 1-1 draw at bottom club Sassuolo, moved a point ahead of Roma, which hosts Bologna on Sunday. "We really wanted these three points after the awful night against Sassuolo," Pandev said. "We got over it really well." Coach Rafa Benitez rotated his squad, with key players Gonzalo Higuain, Marek Hamsik and captain Paolo Cannavaro starting on the bench. Genoa has lost four of its opening six games, raising speculation its young coach Fabio Liverani could be the first Serie A manager to be fired this season. It has had only one worst start to the season, 30 years ago. There were signs of improvement in the second half, however, and Genoa almost got one back in the 64th when Alberto Gilardinos header flashed just past the left post. It also had strong claims for a penalty turned down three minutes later when Cannavaro brought down Gilardino in the area, but the Genoa striker was harshly flagged offside much to the displeasure of the home fans. Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri had castigated his team for wasting too many chances after it again needed two late goals to rescue a 3-3 draw at Bologna midweek. Forward Mario Balotelli sat out the second of a three-match ban, while Stephan El Shaarawy, Riccardo Montolivo, Mattia De Sciglio, Kaka, Giampaolo Pazzini and Matias Silvestre are still out injured. Milan had been ordered to keep one end of San Siro -- the Curva Sud -- closed as punishment for discriminatory chants during the loss to Napoli. Fans responded by holding a protest outside the stadium with banners further insulting the Southern city of Naples. There were also more anti-Neopolitan chants inside the stadium and a warning announcement had to be made by stadium officials. Milan could face further punishment. Milans profligacy in front of goal continued against Sampdoria, which had only two points heading into the match. Kevin Constant was close to giving Milan the lead in the 17th minute but he volleyed Robinhos cross just past the left post. Phillipe Mexes was also inches away from connecting with a cross right in front of goal which would have almost certainly put Milan in front. It was Samp which had the best chance of the first half, however, as Andrea Costa headed a corner just the wrong side of the right upright. Milan was booed off the pitch at halftime but broke the deadlock 40 seconds after the restart when Robinho found Birsa for a fine low strike into the bottom right corner. And it should have doubled its advantaged moments later. Birsas effort was parried by Samp goalkeeper Junior da Costa but the ball eventually came to Robinho, who incredibly missed an open goal from a meter out. 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Fans might be frustrated by the shortage of silverware, but its a level of predictable consistency Liverpool would accept now.When Brendan Rodgers steered Liverpool back into the Champions League in May after a five-year absence, the club hoped it would be the start of a revival. Instead the surprise runner-up finish in the Premier League seems increasingly just that — a surprise. And probably a one-off, for now.Preparing to host Arsenal on Sunday, Liverpool is 11th in the standings, already 18 points behind leader Chelsea after losing 3-0 at Manchester United last weekend. Arsenal is only sixth, but the London club is five points in front of Liverpool and just two from fourth place.For two clubs with aspirations above their current status, Arsenal appears to be only one equipped to achieve much this season. Rodgers, though, is putting a brave face on Liverpools struggles.Despite the result at Old Trafford, I saw moments in our game that I thought were good, Rodgers said. We created a lot of chances, so I can certainly see signs of us getting back to where we were. We know theres a way to go.I think slowly were getting there ... there are a lot of players adapting.And there are players out injured still — including striker Daniel Sturridge — which is adding to the loss felt by Luis Suarez joining Barcelona in July.Arsenal forward Theo Walcott could return, though, at Anfield on Sunday. The 25-year-old Walcott, who has made only two appearances this season following a long-term knee injury, is set to resume full training from a groin problem.He is back in training today (Thursday), but only today, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said. I might take him (to Liverpool), I dont know yet until he is back to full ttraining.dddddddddddd Lets see.Here is a look at some other things to look for to in round 17 of the Premier League:___AT THE TOPStoke has already beaten Arsenal and Manchester City this season, so a trip to Britannia Stadium could pose some problems for leader Chelsea on Monday. But a trio of wins over the last week — in the Champions League, Premier League and then League Cup — show the resilience of Jose Mourinhos side.This team has the potential and the quality to be one of the best in Chelseas history if it can prove it by winning trophies, goalkeeper Petr Cech said.City, which is three points behind Chelsea in second place, has had the week off due to its earlier League Cup elimination. Manuel Pellegrinis side can provisionally knock Chelsea off top place by beating Crystal Palace by four goals on Saturday.Manchester United will be chasing a seventh successive victory when the third-place team plays at Aston Villa on Saturday. With each week, Louis van Gaal is banishing memories of David Moyes dismal season in charge, and showing he can return United to the top four.___SURPRISE TEAMSWest Ham has assumed Southamptons tag as the surprise team in the top four.Southampton has endured a disappointing month, losing four consecutive league games before being humiliated in the League Cup on Tuesday by third-tier side Sheffield United. It has another difficult match Saturday at Everton, whose manager Roberto Martinez is well aware of the south-coast sides qualities.They are a joy to watch and very well structured, Martinez said. Ronald Koeman has brought some players that have adapted to our league very quickly. They are a team based an attacking football and are very talented and full of flair.West Ham is two points ahead of Southampton in fourth and host last-place Leicester on Saturday.Even though they (Leicester) havent won since Manchester United (in September) they very rarely lose by more than the odd goal, West Ham manager Sam Allardyce cautioned. ' ' '