Atalanta's two-goal Charles De Ketelaere was the hero after scoring a late winner to secure a 3-2 victory over mid-table Empoli and send his side back to the top of Serie A on Sunday. The Belgian weaved his way to the edge of the box four minutes from time,

The Europa League holders are on course to end 2024 top of Serie A, after a 3-2 win over Empoli. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Atalanta, who have won 11 Serie A games in a row, are two points above second-placed Napoli. They face fourth-placed Lazio on 28 December. Atalanta have never won the Serie A title. Their only major trophies are the 1963 Coppa Italia and last season's Europa League.