Antony might have Manchester United lifeline after 'annoyed' comment

The majority of fans believe Manchester United should cut their losses on Antony. The winger's time in Manchester since he signed from Ajax in a deal worth £86million has been disastrous and he looks destined to be remembered as one of the worst signings in the club's history.

“Antony is one of the most exciting young talents in European football and has exactly the right profile for the attacking, dynamic team that Erik ten Hag is building," said former football director John Murtough when he was signed. That statement is 25 months old but hasn't aged well.

It might have been worth double checking Antony's passport to check if he's Brazilian. He doesn't have the flair, creativity or quality that is associated with South America's greatest footballing exports, although the 'Anturny' did cause quite a stir in his first few months at the club. The 'Anturny' skill move wouldn't have been a talking point if he had enjoyed a brilliant first season but he contributed just four goals and two assists in the Premier League.

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Although Antony scored in his first three league appearances against Arsenal, Manchester City and Everton, which is remarkable with the benefit of hindsight, he didn't score in the top flight again for six months and it didn't take long for many to conclude he wasn't good enough for United.

But you should always give players the benefit of the doubt and a season to settle. Antony needed to grab the bull by the horns in his second year at Old Trafford and silence the growing doubters but he actually regressed, producing just one goal and one assist in the league.

"I definitely need more goal