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
Jacopo Fazzini (Empoli) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Empoli vs Sassuolo
Martin Erlic (Sassuolo) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Empoli vs Sassuolo
Attempt blocked. Kristian Thorstvedt (Sassuolo) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Armand Laurienté with a headed pass.
Empoli vs Sassuolo
Offside, Empoli. Matteo Cancellieri tries a through ball, but Francesco Caputo is caught offside.
Empoli vs Sassuolo
Goal! Empoli 1, Sassuolo 2. Matheus Henrique (Sassuolo) header from very close range.
Empoli vs Sassuolo
Attempt saved. Domenico Berardi (Sassuolo) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Armand Laurienté with a through ball.
Empoli vs Sassuolo
Attempt saved. Kristian Thorstvedt (Sassuolo) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the centre of the goal.
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