Antony

Antony has reacted jubilantly after becoming the first Manchester United player to score in all three of his opening Premier League matches for the club.

Erik ten Hag's men are next in action in the Europa League on Thursday night when they welcome Omonia Nicosia to Old Trafford. "Thanks, team, for allowing and supporting me to achieve that. "Already making history and living the dream here.

Erik ten Hag is happy with Antony's development at Manchester United. The €100 million winger was United's marquee signing this summer and carried a ton of ...

He is a young player we have to develop but he has to develop himself." In the first game, he was not always that good defending-wise but today he was really disciplined. He has a good dribble, but he needs more variation. “He can cross with his right foot. From there on, he will step up.” He gets it here.”

Football Insider has been told by Frank McAvennie that Erik ten Hag is taking Antony's "basic rights away" at Man United.

It is alright doing it and helping your teammates once or twice but you can’t do it all the time.“ “It is alright chasing somebody back but you can’t do that all the time. “It is taking his basic rights away. [Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12685270/antony-manchester-united-confirm-agreement-with-ajax-for-86m-transfer-of-winger) (30 August), the deal was worth £86million. [Manchester Evening News](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-united-antony-everton-goal-25219395) (9 October), the Dutch boss said the winger has improved “defending-wise” and insisted he was “really good and really disciplined” against Frank Lampard’s side. [Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20007559/manchester-united-antony-erik-ten-hag-manchester-city/) (4 October), the Brazil international ignored Ten Hag’s instructions to track back in the 6-3 defeat the Man City (2 October).

SportsBrief.com News ☆ Man United ace Antony has said there is still more to come from him after scoring against Everton. The goal saw him ink his name ...

[The Mirror](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/manutd-cristiano-ronaldo-antony-everton-28194238), the goal helped the winger break a long-standing Man United record as he became the first player to score in their first three Premier League appearances for the club. [Ajax](https://sportsbrief.com/football/ajax/) in the summer. [Man United](https://sportsbrief.com/football/manchester-united/) ace Antony has made a promise to fans after inking his name into history books with his goal against Everton on Sunday, October 9.

Erik ten Hag pushed hard to sign Antony from Ajax in the summer and it has immediately been clear why he was so keen to land him.

When he was one on one with the goalkeeper it was never in doubt that he would score, and while he surely won’t score in every league game, there are surely lots more goals to come. It is great to see him hit the ground running. “Now you see his running behind, and that is what I expect from him.

The Brazilian has scored in his first three Premier League games.

It’s very important to have that in the team. I was very happy. “He needs challenges, that’s why he came to the Premier League. “It’s a very special feeling, hopefully I can do some more, that’s always my goal. “For me, I had a tough start to the season, I was injured, so to come back and play was good. “What I was happy (about) with the goal he made now was getting in behind; he has to do that more, he has to use his space, he has a good dribble, but he needs more variation.

Antony arrived from Ajax after pushing for a move to leave the Dutch club in the summer. The Brazilian had made an instant impact at United under Ten Hag. The ...

[Antony](https://www.transfermarkt.com/antony/profil/spieler/602105) was Ten Hag’s big money summer signing in the previous window. “I’m happy with his performance and development, but I know there’s still huge improvement and I know, at this club and in the Premier League, he needs to challenge. His pressing and defending is much better than in the first games.” Following the victory, Ten Hag spoke about the Brazilian as he said; “In the first games he [Antony] had his good moments and bad moments, I think today he played his best game so far. Antony repaid the manager's faith by scoring on his debut. The Dutchman and the winger shared a great relationship at Ajax.

Antony was Manchester United's marquee signing over the summer. Frenkie de Jong looked for the longest time like he'd take that mantle, though he was vehemently ...

It is alright doing it and helping your teammates once or twice but you can’t do it all the time.” “It is alright chasing somebody back but you can’t do that all the time. “I get fighting for the team and getting back. Defensive duties are therefore no stranger to Antony. “It is taking his basic rights away. Antony tracked back well in the 2-1 victory over Everton on Sunday.

Erik ten Hag was eager to bring Antony to Manchester United this summer, and the exciting Brazilian winger has made an electrifying start to life in the ...

[Join the debate!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/manutd-ten-hag-antony-prediction-28199057#comments-section) Where do you think Man Utd will finish under Ten Hag this season? [Cristiano Ronaldo's](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/cristiano-ronaldo) match-winning 700th career goal stole the headlines, it was Antony who promptly restored parity for Manchester United following Alex Iwobi's early stunner. [Champions League,](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/champions-league) Brazilian national team and Olympic gold medalist. You can select two or three teams and he can deal with the pressure. But the forward's electrifying start to life in the top flight should come as no surprise to Ten Hag, who tipped Antony for greatness before he had even kicked a ball in a Manchester United shirt. But I'm sure he will adapt." He will bring temperament and creativity. [no issues in adapting](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-utd-antony-transfer-fee-27897206) to the rigours of English football. [Let us know here.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/manutd-ten-hag-antony-prediction-28199057#comments-section) [Lisandro Martinez](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/lisandro-martinez) was prised away from the Dutch champions for £57million before a deal that could eclipse £85m was [eventually struck](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/breaking-antony-man-utd-transfer-27856763) for Brazilian winger [Antony.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/antony) [Manchester United](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) boss [Erik ten Hag](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/erik-ten-hag) had no qualms about turning to his former club, [Ajax,](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/ajax-fc) in a bid to strengthen his new squad in the summer. [Arsenal](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/arsenal-fc) last month - and he capped his stunning start to life on these shores by [making club history](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/manutd-cristiano-ronaldo-antony-everton-28194238) during Sunday night's 2-1 win over [Everton.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc)

Cristiano Ronaldo may have stolen the youngster's limelight at Goodison Park but while the 37-year-old Ronaldo and his 700 career club goals represent the ...

It's very important to have that in the team. "He needs challenges, that's why he came to the Premier League. I was very happy. "It's a very special feeling, hopefully I can do some more, that's always my goal. "He is a young player we have to develop but he has to develop himself." "We had a great feeling in the squad, we have some really good players and everyone is getting along well.

Antony became the first Man United player to score in all three of his opening Premier League matches.

[United](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) from Ajax in the summer transfer window, notched his third successive Premier League goal against the Toffees on Sunday. "Antony on the other side as well, he doesn’t run in behind. He needs a fast left-back really or a centre forward to link up with and he hasn’t really got that at the moment. You’re thinking he needs to develop a little bit. Former Reds star Scholes was left disappointed with the wingers' recent performances, agreeing with [Erik ten Hag](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/erik-ten-hag)'s post-match assessment that the pair had been too static against Omonia. "Sancho never really runs in behind.

Paul Scholes has made a light-hearted response to criticism of Antony in the build-up to Manchester United's 2-1 win at Everton on Sunday.

You're thinking he needs to develop a little bit. He needs a fast left-back if he's playing on the left, he needs a striker to link with. An Instagram user highlighted the 47-year-old's controversial comment, alongside a picture of Antony celebrating his goal.

Manchester United broke the bank to sign Antony from Ajax in the summer. The Red Devils, led by former Ajax manager Erik ten Hag, spent well over £200m on ...

Talking recently about the £85.5m attack, Scholes said: “He seems to be a bit of a one-trick pony.” [“A lot of bad feelings” – Chelsea star Aubameyang speaks out on leaked video of dig at Arsenal boss Arteta](https://www.caughtoffside.com/2022/10/10/chelsea-news-aubameyang-tweet-about-arteta-video/) “Obviously, we know that all the players up front have such good qualities and Antony is one of them, and that’s why the club paid that amount of money for him.