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
Attempt blocked. André-Frank Zambo Anguissa (Napoli) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is blocked. Assisted by Giovanni Di Lorenzo with a headed pass.
Napoli vs Empoli
Substitution, Empoli. Tyronne Ebuehi replaces Bartosz Bereszynski.
Napoli vs Empoli
Substitution, Empoli. Emmanuel Gyasi replaces Nicolò Cambiaghi.
Napoli vs Empoli
Offside, Empoli. Etrit Berisha tries a through ball, but Matteo Cancellieri is caught offside.
Napoli vs Empoli
Offside, Empoli. Matteo Cancellieri tries a through ball, but Francesco Caputo is caught offside.
Napoli vs Empoli
Attempt blocked. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Napoli) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
Napoli vs Empoli
Attempt saved. Matteo Cancellieri (Empoli) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Francesco Caputo.
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