Pundit makes ‘very dangerous’ Antony claim after Man United reveal
Noel Whelan has claimed Antony looks like he could be “very dangerous” for Man United this season.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former Leeds United striker said Erik ten Hag got the “shape and players right” against Everton on Sunday (9 October).
The 22-year-old was in the starting lineup for Ten Hag’s side in the 2-1 win over the Toffees.
As revealed by club media (9 October), the winger set a club record for the Red Devils by scoring in each of his first three Premier League appearances.
The Brazil international has the option to extend that run even further against Newcastle on Saturday (16 October).
Whelan insisted Antony will prove to be very effective for United.
“I think he looked very effective coming in off the right hand side onto his stronger left foot,” he told Football Insider.
“His first touch was excellent, his second was even better. He is someone that is very dangerous.
“You can see on the counter-attack just how dangerous he can be.
“The fact that you have got [Cristiano] Ronaldo that came on as well which meant that there was pace, that calmness in front of goal.
“I think they got their team shape and players right [against Everton].
“You have got to play [Anthony] Martial because he has been scoring goals but I think the fact that they have got Cristiano Ronaldo who can come on, made them look even stronger.“
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