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Robbie Savage

Robbie Savage on what his reaction to Antony trick would be if he was Man Utd captain

As one of the world's great sporting institutions, Manchester United's DNA is based on skill, verve and entertainment.

But Antony's spinning-top showboating against Sheriff Tiraspol went too far. I don't know if it was his natural Brazilian flair coming out to play, or maybe he was simply too eager to impress United fans.

In the BT Sport commentary box, I said it was “embarrassing” because Antony was under no pressure – there wasn't a yellow shirt within 10 yards of him – and his attempted pass to team-mate Casemiro was overhit, rolling out harmlessly for a goal kick. I would also add that it was unsuitable in the moment. Sheriff may have been underdogs, but their 6-3-1 formation had smothered United up to that point and it was 0-0.

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