With the win, Napoli move three points clear of second placed Juventus at the Serie A summit.

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

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.