Some spectators in the Scoreboard End were still shielding from Alejandro Garnacho's shot but Antony immediately implored them to remain supportive.
Bruno Fernandes's ninth-minute penalty miss and Garnacho's rash rebound had the makings of a difficult night for Manchester United.
Antony sensed otherwise. The supporters remained with the team and United only had to wait another 10 minutes for the breakthrough.
For Antony, this was an evening of catharsis. On his previous Premier League start at Fulham, his removal was cheered by some of those in the Putney End, decorated by that 'Play like you mean it!!' bedsheet.
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