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
Giovanni Di Lorenzo (Napoli) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Napoli vs Empoli
Matteo Politano (Napoli) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Napoli vs Empoli
Attempt missed. Matteo Cancellieri (Empoli) left footed shot from the centre of the box.
Napoli vs Empoli
Offside, Empoli. Youssef Maleh tries a through ball, but Francesco Caputo is caught offside.
Napoli vs Empoli
Attempt missed. Giovanni Simeone (Napoli) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the right following a corner.
Napoli vs Empoli
Attempt saved. André-Frank Zambo Anguissa (Napoli) header from the centre of the box is saved.
Napoli vs Empoli
Attempt saved. Matteo Politano (Napoli) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Amir Rrahmani.
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