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Samuel Chukwueze’s AC Milan started the new Serie A season on a rather disappointing note as they fell to defeat to newly-promoted Cremonese at the San Siro.
The Super Eagles winger came in as a second half substitute to help Maximilliano Allegri’s side secure a win but couldn’t as the visitors recorded a famous win on Saturday night.
Federico Baschirotto put the visitors ahead just before the half hour mark with a timely header from a well-placed cross into the box.
Strahinja Pavlovic restored parity for Milan in added time of the first half with a brilliant header from Pervis Estupinan’s cross.
Despite dominanting possession, Milan couldn’t breach the defense of Cremonese as the guests struck again after the hour mark.
Federico Bonazzoli restored the lead of Cremonese with an early goal contender for goal of the month as he powered a bicycle kick effort into the bottom corner.
Meanwhile Napoli started their tithe defense with a comfortable 2-0 win away at Sassuolo.
Reigning MVP, Scott Mctominay and former Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne scored in each halve of the match to give Antonio Conte’s men maximum points and a clean sheet.
Roma bagged a 1-0 win over Bologna at the Stadio Olimpico on matchday one of the new season while Genoa and settled for a goalless draw at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris.
