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
Armand Laurienté (Sassuolo) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Empoli vs Sassuolo
Attempt saved. Sebastiano Luperto (Empoli) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Liberato Cacace with a cross.
Empoli vs Sassuolo
Substitution, Empoli. Daniel Maldini replaces Matteo Cancellieri.
Empoli vs Sassuolo
Substitution, Empoli. Viktor Kovalenko replaces Jacopo Fazzini.
Empoli vs Sassuolo
Substitution, Empoli. Alberto Grassi replaces Filippo Ranocchia.
Empoli vs Sassuolo
Attempt blocked. Domenico Berardi (Sassuolo) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Empoli vs Sassuolo
Attempt blocked. Andrea Pinamonti (Sassuolo) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Armand Laurienté.
Empoli vs Sassuolo
Goal! Empoli 2, Sassuolo 3. Domenico Berardi (Sassuolo) converts the penalty with a left footed shot to the bottom right corner.
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