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Samuel Luckhurst

Erik ten Hag defends Manchester United winger Antony after Lewis Dunk incident

Erik ten Hag insists Antony's passion is a strength after he was booked for a malicious foul in Manchester United's defeat at Brighton.

Antony was piqued he did not receive a free-kick in the 69th minute and seconds later he hacked down Brighton midfielder Alexis Mac Allister.

The Brazilian was immediately confronted by Brighton centre-back Lewis Dunk and the pair were both booked. Antony was substituted in the 76th minute.

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