Inter Wins 3-0 in Empoli Without Arnautovic

Inter Extends Serie A Lead With Emphatic Victory

Goals From Martinez, Bastoni, and Gosens Secure Important Three Points

Inter Milan extended their lead at the top of Serie A to five points with a convincing 3-0 win over Empoli on Monday.

The Nerazzurri were without star striker Marko Arnautovic, who was suspended for the match, but they still managed to put in a dominant performance.

Lautaro Martinez opened the scoring for Inter in the 40th minute, heading home a cross from Federico Dimarco.

Alessandro Bastoni doubled Inter's lead in the 52nd minute with a stunning strike from outside the box.

Robin Gosens sealed the victory for Inter in the 77th minute, tapping in a rebound from a Romelu Lukaku shot.

The win takes Inter five points clear of second-placed Juventus, who have a game in hand.

Inter's Solid Defensive Performance

Inter's victory was built on a solid defensive performance. The Nerazzurri kept Empoli at bay for most of the match, and goalkeeper Andre Onana was rarely tested.

Inter's back three of Bastoni, Milan Skriniar, and Francesco Acerbi were particularly impressive, snuffing out any danger from Empoli's attack.

Lukaku's Impact Off the Bench

Romelu Lukaku made a positive impact for Inter after coming on as a substitute in the second half.

The Belgian striker was involved in the build-up to both of Inter's second-half goals, and his physical presence caused problems for the Empoli defense.

Inter's Title Hopes

Inter's victory over Empoli has strengthened their position at the top of Serie A.

The Nerazzurri are now five points clear of Juventus, and they have a game in hand on their rivals.

With just eight games remaining in the season, Inter are in a strong position to win their first Serie A title since 2021.

Conclusion

Inter's 3-0 win over Empoli was a significant step towards winning the Serie A title.

The Nerazzurri put in a dominant performance, and they were able to overcome the absence of Arnautovic.

Inter's victory takes them five points clear at the top of the table, and they are now in a strong position to win their first Serie A title since 2021.