Olivier Giroud scored the only goal in AC Milan’s 1-0 win over Torino on Tuesday to move his side to the summit of Serie A despite an underwhelming performance at the San Siro.
France forward Giroud tapped home his fourth league goal since arriving from Chelsea in the summer in the 14th minute of a largely dreary contest to move Milan three points clear in first place.
Napoli can however reclaim top spot on Thursday with a home win over Bologna.
It was a sixth straight Serie A win for Stefano Pioli’s side but a far from vintage performance against a Torino team who played their part and could have earned at least a point with some sharper finishing.