If you want to find out whether someone is an optimistic or a pessimist, just ask them what they have made of Antony's time at Manchester United so far.
For some people, there have been real signs of promise. An extremely talented forward who has all the attributes to become world-class, but just needs a little help, and time to get there.
For others, he is the embodiment of all style and no substance. An unnecessary luxury at a time when the basics aren't already being covered. Read more: United player ratings vs Brighton What they will agree on, is that there is certainly much more to come.
It is down to him to dictate whichever direction that might end up being. The first chance of the match against Brighton fell to Antony within two minutes, before he had had time to finetune his finishing.