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Tom Blow

Antony's little-known strength backed to improve Man Utd in Erik ten Hag's masterplan

Owen Hargreaves believes one of the reasons why Erik ten Hag has signed Antony is because of his ability to press from the front.

The nine-cap Brazil international, 22, has joined Manchester United from Ajax in an £85million deal. Antony is one of six players to sign for United this summer, with the others being Tyrell Malacia, Christian Eriksen, Lisandro Martinez, Casemiro and Martin Dubravka.

Antony is expected to give Ten Hag's side plenty of quality in attacking positions after scoring eight goals and providing four assists in 23 Eredivisie games last term. Yet he's also expected to help United press teams into submission over the coming nine months.

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