Paul Scholes has unpacked what Antony offered Manchester United in the second half of their 4-3 aggregate Europa League play-off win over Barcelona, praising Erik ten Hag for his ability to turn the tide after a drab first-half showing.
Brazilian Antony came on at half-time in place of Wout Weghorst with Marcus Rashford pushed up as the main striker. The winger gave visiting left-back Alejandro Balde a headache with his pace and runs before sweeping home the winner on 73 minutes.
Scholes said Antony gave the hosts the bit that was lacking in the first-half, after which United found themselves 1-0 down thanks to a Robert Lewandowski penalty. Ten Hag made several switches at the break, and within two minutes Fred had re-levelled the tie.
