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(Reuters) -Two goals from Argentine striker Lautaro Martinez helped Inter Milan secure a nervy 4-2 home win over Empoli on Friday as Simone Inzaghi's ...

The Argentina international bagged his second of the evening in the 64th minute when he fired a rebound past the keeper to put the hosts ahead for the first time, before Alexis Sanchez sealed all three points in injury time. But Inzaghi’s side levelled just before break when Martinez found the right corner for his 18th league goal of the campaign, with the goal waking Inter up as they started to create more opportunities before halftime. Empoli remain 14th on 37 points.

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Edin Dzeko almost had a fourth in stoppages, his angled drive bouncing off the inside of the far post. Barella robbed Asllani in midfield, Hakan Calhanoglu pulled back from the by-line for Lautaro Martinez’s first-time strike off the outside of the boot from 12 yards. Lautaro Martinez nodded over and a deflected Denzel Dumfries cross-shot flashed across the face of goal.

Levante also picked up a vital win in the LaLiga relegation fight but the news was not so good for Arminia Bielefeld in the Bundesliga.

Start your Independent Premium subscription today. They would be relegated on Sunday if Stuttgart win, though that game is away at champions Bayern Munich. Inter took charge after the break, with Martinez pouncing on a rebound to grab his second of the night in the 64th minute and Alexis Sanchez sealing the win in injury time.

Inter Milan's Lautaro Martinez celebrates after scoring against Empoli during the Serie A soccer match between Inter Milan and Empoli at the San Siro ...

Inter went 2-0 down at home to Empoli - including a goal from one of their loan players; a Lautaro Martinez double and Alexis Sanchezs late goal helped ...

Marseille, who began the weekend in second, can reclaim their spot on Sunday if they beat Lorient. After this weekend, just two Serie A matchdays remain to decide this season's Scudetto winner. Inter Milan nearly threw away their Serie A title chances but came from 2-0 at home to Empoli to win 4-2 - and return to the top of the Italian top flight for 48 hours at least.

In Milan, Lautaro Martinez scored twice as Inter fought back to beat Empoli 4-2 and jump to the top of Serie A. "The team showed character. We're here," said ...

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The visitors shocked Inter goalkeeper Samir Handanovic in the fifth minute when striker Andrea Pinamonti latched on to a brilliant low cross from Szymon Zurkowski to score his 13th goal of the season. Empoli remain 14th on 37 points. The victory put defending champions Inter one point ahead of AC Milan, who can regain top spot with a win at ninth-placed Verona on Sunday in their bid to secure a first Scudetto since 2011.

In Milan, Lautaro Martinez scored twice as Inter fought back to beat Empoli 4-2 and jump to the top of Serie A.

They ended it still in fourth, a point behind Napoli, and nine points behind Inter with two games left. The Argentine was on target again in the 64th minute with his 19th goal of the season before former Arsenal striker Alexis Sanchez added a fourth in the dying seconds. On a night of wild swings in Serie A

Inter was a point above city rival AC Milan, which plays at Hellas Verona on Sunday. There are two rounds remaining after this weekend.

The home side levelled on the stroke of halftime. It was his 19th league goal and 23rd in all competitions. Inter knew it was the start of a week that could make or break its season. Just four points separated leader Lecce from fourth-placed Pisa. It was a real test of character. Inter was awarded a penalty in the 22nd for a challenge by Fabiano Parisi on Nicolò Barella but it was revoked by referee Gianluca Manganiello after a video review.

Inter Milan moved one point ahead of rivals AC Milan with a win over Empoli and have a superior goal difference but have played a game more.

They ended it still in fourth, a point behind Napoli, and nine points behind Inter with two games left. Sports Sports Sports Inter moved one point ahead of rivals AC Milan and have a superior goal difference but have played a game more. Inter Milan moved one point ahead of rivals AC Milan with a win over Empoli and have a superior goal difference but have played a game more.

Lecce and Cremonese have earned direct promotion to Serie A for the 2022-23 season, as Monza fell at the final hurdle and go into the play-offs.

It is a swift return to the top flight for Lecce, who were last in Serie A during the 2019-20 campaign. Because Cremonese surged into an early 2-0 lead that they retained away to Como, it is Cremonese who go straight into Serie A for the first time since 1995-96. Lecce and Cremonese have earned direct promotion to Serie A for the 2022-23 season, as Monza fell at the final hurdle and go into the play-offs.

Serie A will have Lecce and Cremonese among its 20 teams in 2022/23, following their promotion from Serie B being confirmed on Friday evening.

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Lautaro Martinez's brace got Inter Milan back from a two-goal deficit to defeat Empoli 4-2 and keep their Serie A title hopes alive.

40' GOAL FOR INTER! An own goal from Romagnoli and maybe that is what they needed to get back into the game. Now the referee is looking at the video screen. 5' GOAL FOR EMPOLI! What a fantastic start! 23' PENALTY FOR INTER! It looked like Parisi got the ball when Barella went down. It would have been easy to give the award to Lautaro Martinez whose two efforts which won the game were sublime. But when they needed them most, their key men took control and turned the game back in their favour.

Martínez continues his scoring form. The Argentine scored twice for Inter in their 4-2 win vs. Empoli. With the score at 2-1 for Empoli, it was a ball into the ...

The second goal was also off a first time effort. The Empoli goalkeeper made a save off an initial header and the clearance fell to Lautaro who would score to give Inter the 3-2 lead. With the score at 2-1 for Empoli, it was a ball into the penalty area to Lautaro and his first time effort beat the goalkeeper to draw Inter level.

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Defending champions recover from going down 2-0 to win 4-2 and move a point ahead of AC Milan.

They ended it still in fourth, a point behind Napoli, and nine points behind Inter with two games left. "The team showed character. Albanian midfielder Kristjan Asllani then added a second after 28 minutes.

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Napoli strengthened their hold on third place in Serie A on Saturday after beating Torino 1-0 to keep Juventus at bay.

Seven-time European champions Milan are at Verona and will regain the summit with either a win or a draw at the Stadio Bentegodi. They are five points behind leaders Inter Milan who claimed top spot on Friday with a come-from-behind 4-2 win over Empoli, but can be finally ruled out of the race by AC Milan on Sunday. However two awful defeats to Fiorentina and Empoli -- and a home draw with Roma -- in April crushed their hopes, even though they are still mathematically in with a shout of the Scudetto.

Napoli's Fabian Ruiz, left, scores his side's first goal during the Italian Serie A soccer match between Torino and Napoli at the Olympic Stadium in Turin, ...

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Fabián Ruiz scored in the second half after Lorenzo Insigne had another spot-kick saved.

PURPLE CAP Napoli had a great chance to break the deadlock at the hour mark when Torino defender Armando Izzo tripped Dries Mertens in the area but Insigne’s penalty was saved. ORANGE CAP

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They previously won the trophy in 2019. They can complete a domestic double with a win over Roma in the Italian Cup final on May 22. for the fifth season in a row on Saturday, completing a record run of league crowds with a match to spare in the current campaign.

Luciano Spalletti's side took advantage of fourth-placed Juve's shock 2-1 loss at Genoa on Friday to move four points ahead with two matches left to play.

Seven-time European champion Milan is at Verona and will regain the summit with either a win or a draw at the Stadio Bentegodi. Two awful defeats to Fiorentina and Empoli -- and a home draw with Roma -- in April crushed the side's title hopes, even though mathematically it could still win the Scudetto. Napoli have already qualified for next season's Champions League but will want to finish as high as possible after their bid to claim a first league title in over 30 years faltered in the final weeks of the campaign.

Empoli midfielder Kristjan Asllani feels that Inter are the strongest side in Serie A after facing them yesterday. Speaking to EmpoliTV, Asllani gave the.

Too bad, we gave it our all, then the episodes went in their favour.” Empoli midfielder Kristjan Asllani feels that Inter are the strongest side in Serie A after facing them yesterday. Empoli Midfielder Kristjan Asllani: “Inter Are The Strongest Team In Serie A”