Palermo

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

Gianluigi Buffon Gianluigi Buffon set a new Serie A record for longest run without conceding as Juventus and Napoli both won their fixtures on Sunday.

Maurizio Sarri Napoli must focus on themselves and have been advised against watching Serie A leaders Juventus by coach Maurizio Sarri.

Giuseppe Iachini Experienced coach Walter Novellino handed the responsibility of keeping Palermo in Serie A following the departure of Beppe Iachini.

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.

Roberto Mancini Adem Ljajic was criticised by Inter head coach Roberto Mancini despite scoring the opener in a 3-1 Serie A win against Palermo on Sunday.

Gonzalo Higuaín Gonzalo Higuain's push on referee Massimiliano Irrati marred Napoli's 3-1 defeat at Udinese on Sunday, while Roma beat Lazio 4-1.

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.

Juventus' title defence hinges on a crucial run of games in the build-up to Christmas, according to full-back Stephan Lichtsteiner.