McTominay sends Napoli four clear as cameras catch heartwarming celebration

The former Manchester United star has now banged in four goals this season, with three coming in the Italian top-flight.

After scoring the winner over Torino in the top-flight, McTominay ran straight to boss Antonio Conte to celebrate.

McTominay's goal came just past the half-hour mark, with the Scot breaking the deadlock from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's pulled back pass to fire a left-footed shot into the net.

Conte is enjoying a brilliant start to the season since taking charge of Napoli in June - his first managerial role since leaving Tottenham in March 2023.

Before leaving Spurs, he hit out at the club's history following a draw away at Southampton, where he memorably said: "Tottenham's story is this.

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Despite failing to win silverware in north London, Conte could end his debut season in Naples with a Scudetto title.

Napoli have won ten games in the campaign so far, drawing and losing two apiece.

And McTominay has played a vital role in the club's strong start following his £25million move from Old Trafford in the summer.

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His debut goal came in a 5-0 win over Palermo in the Coppa Italia on September 26, and a week later he scored for the first time in Serie A.

He found the back of the net in just 25 seconds to kick start a 3-1 victory over Como.

McTominay has also assisted twice in the top-flight and appears to be enjoying life in Europe, playing alongside former Premier League rival Romelu Lukaku.

Lukaku, who joined Napoli on a permanent deal from Chelsea, has scored five times and assisted four in 12 Serie A games so far this season.

And Napoli also have Billy Gilmour on their books having forked out an initial £12m on him from Brighton.

After a slow start to life in Italy, he has now made ten appearances so far for Napoli in all competitions.

Next up for Napoli is a double-header with Lazio, where they face the Rome outfit on Thursday in the Coppa Italia, before welcoming them to the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona three days later.