Kolo Muani brace inspires Juventus comeback
A quickfire double from new signing Randal Kolo Muani inspired Juventus to a comeback 4-1 home win over Empoli in Serie A, easing the pressure on manager Thiago Motta.
A meek Champions League defeat to Benfica had seen Motta attract further scrutiny, with the former midfielder having also overseen 13 draws in 22 league matches.
Visiting Empoli threatened to deepen his woes as it took a shock lead after four minutes through defender Mattia De Sciglio, who nodded home after a corner, before Kolo Muani equalised from close range in the 61st minute.
The France forward, who arrived on loan from Paris Saint-Germain last month, put the Bianconeri ahead three minutes later, though there was a hint of fortune about the goal as Timothy Weah's drive ricocheted off the striker and flew into the bottom corner.
Substitutes Dusan Vlahovic and Francisco Conceicao completed the rout, the former crashing a 20-yard strike into the roof of the net before the latter raced through on goal to add further gloss to the scoreline.
Juventus provisionally moved up to fourth in the table on 40 points, one point above fifth-placed Lazio, which goes to Cagliari.
Empoli is 17th on 21 points, one clear of Parma which occupy the final place in the relegation zone.
