Scott McTominay scored two goals in Napoli's 3-0 victory over Empoli in Serie A, surpassing his best season at Manchester United with double figures in league goal contributions. Alongside former Manchester United player Romelu Lukaku, Napoli closed the gap on Serie A leaders Inter Milan by three points, with six matches remaining in the season.
McTominay's brace brought his total to eight Serie A goals in the 2024-25 season, exceeding his previous best league goal tally of seven in the Premier League with Manchester United. Additionally, he has provided four assists in Serie A and one goal in the Coppa Italia, totaling 13 goal involvements across all competitions this season.
With six matches left, Napoli's upcoming fixtures are against teams from the bottom half of the table, except for 10th-placed Torino, whom they have already beaten this season. Antonio Conte's team holds a strong position in the league as they aim to secure a successful finish to the season.