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
Stanislav Lobotka (Napoli) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Napoli vs Empoli
Attempt saved. Nicolò Cambiaghi (Empoli) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Jacopo Fazzini.
Napoli vs Empoli
Attempt saved. Giacomo Raspadori (Napoli) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved.
Napoli vs Empoli
Attempt missed. Filippo Ranocchia (Empoli) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Nicolò Cambiaghi with a cross.
Napoli vs Empoli
Offside, Napoli. Leo Østigård tries a through ball, but Giovanni Simeone is caught offside.
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