Erik Ten Hag wants to see more from rejuvenated wing-man Antony

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag wants even more from Antony after he answered his critics in the 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest.

The former Ajax winger has come under scrutiny for his output since his £82million summer move from the Dutch club and Ten Hag was forced to defend him in the build-up to the clash at the City Ground.

And he immediately rewarded that faith with an impressive performance, scoring one and making the other as United strengthened their grip on the top four.

But Ten Hag is not satisified and wants his more consistency from the Brazil international.

"I defended him. He knows, I know as well, when you are a forward, you need end product," Ten Hag said as United moved six points clear of fifth-placed Tottenham.

"But already he had quite a lot of end product, he scored in all competitions now, eight goals, first year at United is not bad and still games to go.

"But he has to do it. I can't say in every game, but many games if you want to be a top-class player and especially in all the competitions.

"In the Premier League, there are a lot of quality defenders and you have to act on a really high level.

"It is a lot about scanning, taking the right decision. There is only a split moment where you have to take that decision.

"He has to step up. Today was an example where, with both goals, he made the right decision."

Antony opened the scoring in the 32nd minute when he showed desire to get to the rebound first after Anthony Martial's shot was saved. He then superbly created Diogo Dalot's goal with an incisive through ball.

Ten Hag added: "It's so important in top football, the timing, the right moment to bring the pass is huge, it makes every impact, it makes the difference between a goal and no goal.

"The goal he