Empoli vs Sassuolo LIVE: Serie A result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Stadio Carlo Castellani – Computer Gross Arena
Follow live coverage as Empoli face Sassuolo in Serie A today.
Italy’s top flight has seen a rotating cast of teams at the top since the dominance of Juventus was ended, with both Inter Milan and AC Milan claiming a title apiece before Napoli finished top last term.
Jose Mourinho’s Roma, Lazio led by Maurizio Sarri and Atalanta, under Gian Piero Gasperini, are also all exciting clubs with European or trophy ambitions, highlighting the competitive nature of the league.
Meanwhile, the likes of Monza, Salernitana, Empoli and Cagliari all might struggle this season - but are all good enough to trouble the top teams on their day.
Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.
Empoli vs Sassuolo
Emmanuel Gyasi (Empoli) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Empoli vs Sassuolo
Matheus Henrique (Sassuolo) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Empoli vs Sassuolo
Offside, Empoli. Daniel Maldini tries a through ball, but Mattia Destro is caught offside.
Empoli vs Sassuolo
Goal! Empoli 3, Sassuolo 3. Viktor Kovalenko (Empoli) left footed shot from the left side of the box.
Empoli vs Sassuolo
Attempt saved. Emmanuel Gyasi (Empoli) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved.
Empoli vs Sassuolo
Attempt saved. Domenico Berardi (Sassuolo) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Samuele Mulattieri.
Empoli vs Sassuolo
Samu Castillejo (Sassuolo) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
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