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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 ...

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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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Get a report of the Internazionale vs. Empoli 2021-22 Italian Serie A football match.

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.