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Paul Scholes reacts to Antony goal after calling Manchester United forward 'one-trick pony'

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Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has reacted to Antony's goal against Everton on Sunday night after previously calling the Reds attacker a 'one-trick pony'.

Scholes criticised Antony and teammate Jadon Sancho following United's Europa League victory over Omonia on Thursday night, describing the Brazilian as a "one-trick pony".

Sancho was taken off at half-time in Nicosia, while Antony was replaced by midfielder Fred late on. Former Reds star Scholes was left disappointed with the wingers' recent performances, agreeing with Erik ten Hag's post-match assessment that the pair had been too static against Omonia. ALSO READ: Antony reacts to 'making history' with Man United record vs Everton "He was right about the wingers being static," Scholes said on BT Sport. "Sancho never really runs 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. "Antony on the other side as well, he doesn’t run in behind.

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