Former right-back Gary Neville believes it is imperative that Antony makes an encouraging start to his Manchester United career after being handed his debut against Arsenal on Sunday afternoon.
Manager Erik ten Hag, who was desperate to add the Brazilian to his squad throughout the summer, threw the winger straight into the starting line-up following his arrival from Ajax on transfer deadline day. He replaced Anthony Elanga in the starting line-up, meaning Jadon Sancho was forced to start on the left.
Antony, who worked with Ten Hag at Ajax, is under huge pressure to deliver the goods at Old Trafford, after United made the decision to invest more than £85million in his signature. Ajax were reluctant to sell the 22-year-old, meaning the Reds were forced to dive deep into their transfer kitty to get a deal over the line.
