Napoli ground out a 1-0 win at Torino to ensure it will end the weekend still top of a tight Serie A table, while at least one of its opponents dropped points.

Scott McTominay’s strike proved sufficient to give Napoli a hard-fought victory away to struggling Torino and keep them top of the table.

A first-half goal by Scott McTominay earned leaders Napoli a 1-0 win at Torino in Serie A on Sunday to keep them clear at the top of the standings. The Scotland midfielder found the net around the half-hour mark when he struck a shot powerfully inside the near post after receiving a precise pass from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.