Charles De Ketelaere scored late and Atalanta returned to the top of Serie A with a 3-2 win over Empoli in the club’s record-extending 11th consecutive league victory.

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,

Atalanta matchwinner Charles de Ketelaere says it's too soon to talk Scudetto after victory over Empoli. De Ketelaere struck late for the 3-2 win, which sees La Dea lead the Serie A table at Christmas. " Empoli are a good team, they are doing well in the standings and today we suffered a bit. But after the goals we always reacted and we won."