On Monday night, Scott McTominay was the hero as Napoli continued to contend for the Serie A title.

Antonio Conte’s team defeated Empoli 3-0 at home thanks to two goals from the midfielder.

His two goals followed one from Romelu Lukaku, another former Manchester United player.

With six games left, Napoli is presently three points behind leaders Inter Milan.

Since departing United last summer, McTominay has maintained his incredible debut season in Italy.

After leaving his boyhood club, the Scotland international signed a four-year contract with Napoli.

He made 255 appearances and scored 29 goals for the first squad after joining the Red Devils’ academy as a young player.

However, McTominay completed a £25 million move, and United parted company with him in August after 22 years on their books.

The 28-year-old hasn’t turned back since, and a devastating statistic indicates that his former team could have second thoughts about their choice.

McTominay now has eight league goals for the season, more than any other United player save Bruno Fernandes, thanks to his two goals against Empoli.

However, Ruben Amorim has previously stated that the team shouldn’t feel bad about selling players who have found success elsewhere.

The Scotland international’s performance in front of goal this season would have given them more hope, even though he wasn’t in charge when McTominay was sold.

Anthony Elanga’s goal for Nottingham Forest against his previous team earlier this month prompted the Portuguese to talk on the performances of former teammates.

Amorim clarified: “Manchester United has a number of top players who are performing well, but they had the opportunity here.

“You don’t have the time at Manchester United. There won’t be time for me. We need to do it quickly.

“You’re not referring to players who weren’t Manchester United players; they were here representing Manchester United.

“The strain here can be too much at times, and you don’t always have the time you need for these kids to grow.

But in order to sustain all of these children, you need a solid foundation; without one, we won’t be able to assist our children.

“They had their chances and sometimes football is like that and the pressure of playing for Manchester United is really big.”

It occurs as United approaches the end of their worst Premier League season to date.

With six games left, Amorim’s team is currently in 14th place in the standings after Sunday’s defeat to Newcastle.

In 17th place, they are only three points ahead of West Ham.

United will so post their lowest league finish since making a comeback to the top level in 1975.