Following their big win in Florence last week, Empoli aim to move clear of Serie A's drop zone on Monday, when they host Atalanta BC at Stadio Carlo Castellani.
Having just upset Tuscan rivals Fiorentina in another Monday night fixture, the Azzurri are now seeking the scalp of La Dea.
Belief grew, though, when veteran striker Francesco Caputo opened the scoring with a 21st-minute finish, and with the clock ticking down to full time, Emmanuel Gyasi sealed the deal with the Azzurri's second goal - gleaned from just three shots on target.
As a result, coach Aurelio Andreazzoli - who is set to turn 70 next month - has seen Empoli pick up seven points from five matches since his return to the club for a fourth spell in charge.
After nine rounds, that was just enough to take the Tuscan club out of the drop zone, and such a success offers hope that their woes in the opposition area could be coming to an end.
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