Napoli came away from Empoli with all three points on Sunday, but the Serie A leaders struggled against stubborn opponents, and manager Antonio Conte was content to get the win after a disappointing opening 45 minutes.

Empoli director Roberto Gemmi complained that the decisive penalty for the Napoli victory had ‘no contact’ between the players.The match at the Stadio Castellani was very even and the hosts had

Whatever Antonio Conte told his players at halftime must have worked as Napoli managed to beat Empoli 1-0 in Serie A after a much improved second period.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's penalty was the difference between the sides as Napoli laboured to a 1-0 win at Empoli on Sunday to extend their lead at the top of the Serie A standings.

Italian media praised Antonio Conte after Napoli’s 1-0 win over Empoli, saying that the Italian tactician made ‘key decisions’ that changed the game at the Stadio Castellani.Napoli remain the

Whatever Antonio Conte told his players at halftime must have worked as Napoli managed to beat Empoli 1-0 in Serie A on Sunday after a much improved second period.