Fiorentina vs Empoli LIVE: Serie A result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Fiorentina 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.
Fiorentina vs Empoli
Attempt missed. Mattia Destro (Empoli) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Tommaso Baldanzi following a fast break.
Fiorentina vs Empoli
Attempt saved. Nicolás González (Fiorentina) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Giacomo Bonaventura with a cross.
Fiorentina vs Empoli
Corner, Fiorentina. Conceded by Sebastian Walukiewicz.
Fiorentina vs Empoli
Offside, Empoli. Simone Bastoni tries a through ball, but Mattia Destro is caught offside.
Fiorentina vs Empoli
Nikola Milenkovic (Fiorentina) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Fiorentina vs Empoli
Attempt missed. Riccardo Sottil (Fiorentina) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Christian Kouamé.
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