Empoli

Alberto Gilardino Alberto Gilardino has left Palermo to join Empoli on a two-year deal, the Serie A club have announced.

Massimiliano Allegri Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri has warned his team they cannot afford to slow down in their remaining eight Serie A games.

Giorgio Chiellini Giorgio Chiellini has backed defensive team-mate Daniele Rugani for a lengthy Juventus career.

Giorgio Chiellini Giorgio Chiellini has returned to Juventus team training and could be involved in Saturday's Serie A clash with Empoli.

Gianluigi Buffon Juventus won at Atalanta to move three points clear of Napoli at the top of Serie A, while Sassuolo beat AC Milan 2-0 at home.

Francesco Totti Roma legend Francesco Totti made it three crucial goals in two games as he inspired a late comeback to seal a 3-2 win over Torino.

Massimo Maccarone Two goals from Massimo Maccarone gave Empoli a 3-2 win over Bologna – their fourth Serie A victory in a row.

Having moved top of Serie A with victory over Inter at the start of the week, a rare defeat saw Napoli slip to third on Sunday.