Antony produced one of the most complete games of his Manchester United career in the win over Nottingham Forest.
Antony ended his Premier League scoring drought to net his first league goal since October.
He also produced his first Premier League assist of the season to set up Diogo Dalot for his first ever Premier League goal.
It was a game where Manchester United needed players to step up, with so many out injured. Antony chose a good time to deliver.
Roy Keane on Antony
Manchester United legend Roy Keane told Sky Sports he sees progress with Antony, who is up to eight goals for the season in all competitions.
Keane said: “We’ve been critical and he’s got to get in there a little but more and have that hunger and desire.
“As skilful as he is, these are important moments. To get on the end of it and get a tap in, it’s a big moment for him.
“We saw the brilliance of him for the second goal, but doing the basics like following shots, players have got to do that because these are big moments.”
Ten Hag on Antony
Erik ten Hag was in agreement with Keane over Antony. He said the Brazilian is moving in the right direction – he just needs to be more consistent.
He told the club website: “He has to do it all the time and in every competition. In the Premier League, you are up against high-quality defenders and you need to make that decision in a split moment.
“Today is a moment when he did that. He is definitely making progress.”
Dalot on Antony
Diogo Dalot was particularly pleased to see Antony play so well, including setting him up for the goal.
The Portuguese defender said: “He had a fantastic game too. He is getting rewards from his effort all season.”
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