Napoli vs Empoli LIVE: Serie A result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Napoli face Empoli 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.
Napoli vs Empoli
Substitution, Napoli. Jens Cajuste replaces André-Frank Zambo Anguissa.
Napoli vs Empoli
Substitution, Napoli. Jesper Lindstrøm replaces Matteo Politano.
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Mathías Olivera (Napoli) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Offside, Empoli. Emmanuel Gyasi tries a through ball, but Viktor Kovalenko is caught offside.
Napoli vs Empoli
Substitution, Empoli. Viktor Kovalenko replaces Jacopo Fazzini.
Napoli vs Empoli
Attempt blocked. Emmanuel Gyasi (Empoli) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is blocked. Assisted by Youssef Maleh.
Napoli vs Empoli
Attempt blocked. Francesco Caputo (Empoli) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Liberato Cacace.
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Giacomo Raspadori (Napoli) wins a free kick on the left wing.
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