Diego Milito scored both of his goals in the first half, either side of Thiego Motta’s strike. Giampaolo Pazzini added a fourth in the 56th minute before Marco Faraoni grabbed his first Serie A goal.

Parma coach Franco Colomba will be sweating on his position after a sixth game without a win.

Earlier, struggling Siena recorded its first victory since October with a 4-0 win over 10-man Lazio, which started the year in fourth place, four points off Serie A leaders Juventus and AC Milan.

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