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.

Leaders Napoli needed a Khvicha Kvaratskhelia penalty to break down a strong Empoli side, who were left to rue wasting their early scoring opportunities.

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. Napoli moved on to 19 points,

A lone goal from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia extended Napoli’s lead atop the Serie A table with a 1-0 win over Empoli.Scorers: Kvaratskhelia (PEN) 63′Following a scoreless first half in Tuscany, 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.

Napoli will stay top of Serie A for at least another week after winning 1-0 at bogey team Empoli on Sunday and moving three points clear of Juventus.