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Daily Mirror
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Nathan Ridley

Antony's last act before being substituted vs Newcastle left Man Utd fans exasperated

Manchester United fans were left exasperated after Antony's last act against Newcastle was a move which slowed down their attack.

The Red Devils were searching for an opening goal in the second half before headers from Joe Willock and Callum Wilson gave the Magpies a deserved 2-0 victory at St James' Park on Sunday. Antony started the match on his favoured right flank, battling Newcastle left-back Dan Burn and often causing problems for the hosts.

But Erik ten Hag had seen enough of the Brazilian winger on the hour mark, replacing him with Jadon Sancho as Anthony Martial also came on for Wout Weghorst. Antony's final involvement was to slow down a United attack, leaving fans seated high in the gods at St James' furious.

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