Man Utd’s Antony hits back after BBC commentator brutally trolls him live on air

Antony was back in the goals in Manchester United’s FA Cup win over Newport County but he was mocked by the BBC commentator for continually shunning his right foot

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Pictures from the FA Cup clash between Newport County and Man Utd

Manchester United star Antony was on the receiving end of a brutal dig by BBC commentator Guy Mowbray who suggested the winger’s right foot was “practically not there.”

United’s £86million signing Antony has struggled throughout his time at Old Trafford after his mega-money move from Ajax in the summer of 2022. He’d failed to come up with a goal or an assist until Sunday’s FA Cup clash at Newport County, where he finally ended that poor run.

He came up with a first-half assist to allow Bruno Fernandes to score early on. Then, with the game in the balance at 2-2, Antony reacted quickest to the ball rebounding off the post to tap home with 20 minutes to go.

But Antony still couldn’t escape criticism as commentator Mowbray observed how one dimensional he is due to his desire to use his favoured left foot. “If Antony got on a bike he’d just cycle around in circles wouldn’t he?” Mowbray quipped. “Because his left leg is brilliant and his right leg is practically not there.”

Former United player David May previously commented on how improving his right foot would aid Antony’s game. He suggested: “If there is one fault about him it’s that he needs to work on his right foot. Because he gets into so many brilliant positions where it would be easier to actually use his right foot.”

Antony scored on his United debut as they beat Arsenal last season and later came up with a crucial goal against Barcelona in the Europa League. He struggled for consistency though and his level has dipped this term as he has struggled to influence games.

Antony came up with a goal and an assist against Newport County

Ten Hag has continued to give his player opportunities, previously defending his performances amid off field issues. Gary Neville though believes Antony’s signing, which remains the second most expensive in the club’s history, is a sign of the transfer issues at Old Trafford.

He said on Sky Sports: “What looks to have happened here with United. Scouts can’t have gone off to watch Antony and signed him off as being worth £85m. It looks like they’ve allowed Erik ten Hag to overrule them which is worrying because you need strength of leadership at the very top.

“I blame the football club for brining him in for £85m. It’s not that boy’s fault that he’s been brought in as one of the most expensive wide players in world football. He should never have been brought in for that money.”

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