Erik ten Hag can't ignore the truth about his £122million Manchester United selection dilemma

There have been plenty of moments during Antony's time at Manchester United when it has become clear that he is struggling to make the grade, but maybe the most damning arrived on Wednesday night. Trailing at home to the worst team in the league, Erik ten Hag withdrew his £85million winger with 35 minutes still to play.

It was a decision that was difficult to argue against. There were some nice touches from Antony in the first half, but no end product. It was the story of his time at Old Trafford.

Handed a start in the absence of Marcus Rashford, his number was up and on came Amad, handed another chance to try and rescue United. For the fourth time in just over five weeks, the attacker was given more than 30 minutes at a time when his team were either level or behind.

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Amad certainly influenced the 4-3 FA Cup win against Liverpool on March 17 and only his sending-off for his celebrations of his late winner halted his momentum. He got on for the second half in the draw at Bournemouth, another 31 minutes in the FA Cup semi-final against Coventry City on Sunday and now 35 minutes against Sheffield United.

Across those 146 minutes, the aggregate score is 7-1 to United and while Amad can't lay claim to any major involvement in those goals beyond his stunning Liverpool winner, he is clearly contributing more than Antony. He has to move ahead of the Brazilian in the pecking order under Ten Hag.

Amad has now made seven substitute appearances for the club this season, having initially seen an injury delay his use until December. That also set him back after a brilliant season in the Championship with Sunderland