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Manchester United and Liverpool performed out a seven-goal thriller at Outdated Trafford within the FA Cup quarter-finals on Sunday, with the hosts operating out 4-3 winners.
The Purple Devils took an early lead however, as has typically been the case this season, they sat again and allowed the guests to grab the initiative.
They made their benefit rely as two quick-fire targets on the stroke of half-time meant the Merseysiders took the lead on the break.
Eric ten Hag's facet made a poor begin to the second half because the opposition dominated the ball and seemed in full management of proceedings.
Antony lastly produces the products
When Rasmus Hjolund's flip got here and Antony got here in to take his place, there was a groan in Outdated Trafford. Brazil's disastrous kind has been written about many occasions by now.
He seems to be missing confidence and given the expense on him, there have been rumors that each his supervisor and he have been leaving the membership in the summertime.
When the followers had virtually given up hope and the clock was ticking in direction of full-time, the Brazilian produced a second of magic when regardless of heavy safety he turned contained in the field and fired a low header along with his weaker foot. Killed.
The ball hit the far publish, inflicting cheers from the house followers and aid for each the participant and Ten Hag when the ball lastly counted when the wickets fell.
The previous Ajax star touched the ball 37 occasions in his 49-minute cameo and completed the sport with a passing accuracy fee of 90 p.c.
The 24-year-old had two pictures off course whereas one effort was blocked as he appeared to be rising in confidence after a late equaliser.
He additionally accomplished all three of his dribbles because the hosts have been within the lead at the moment. The winger accomplished all his lengthy balls and in addition made one vital move.
After the Anfield crew scored their third objective in further time, the supervisor turned much more aggressive and the Brazil worldwide was requested to play as a left wing-back.
This momentum must proceed
He additionally excelled within the defensive side, profitable 5 floor duels whereas making one clearance and one sort out (stats by way of Sofascore).
The membership and supervisor, who’ve continued to assist him regardless of INEOS's summer season intentions, shall be hoping the participant can discover the shape he displayed throughout his Eredivisie days to make sure an amazing finish to his disappointing marketing campaign.
It was one other substitute Amad Diallo who scored the winner to ship the Purple Devils by way of to the FA Cup semi-finals the place they’d face Coventry Metropolis at Wembley.
It stays to be seen whether or not Antony can preserve this momentum or not. He’s enjoying for his future in the mean time and hopefully he can go away all of the noise behind and give attention to taking the sport ahead.