Antony praises three Manchester United teammates after debut goal vs Arsenal

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Antony has admitted that he got goosebumps after walking out onto the Old Trafford turf ahead of kick-off and after scoring on his Manchester United debut against Arsenal on Sunday afternoon.

Fresh from completing his £85.1million move to Old Trafford from Ajax on transfer deadline day, the Brazilian was thrown straight into the starting line-up by manager Erik ten Hag.

He replaced Anthony Elanga in the side, with Jadon Sancho switching to the left-flank. Antony, who worked with Ten Hag at Ajax, marked his debut in memorable fashion with 35 minutes on the clock, connecting with Marcus Rashford's pass and burying a low, left-footed effort beyond Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale.

It was a measured finish from the 22-year-old and it threatened to blow the roof off of Old Trafford. READ MORE: United might have made the signing of the season after win vs Arsenal It ensured the Brazilian marked his debut for the club with a moment that he will never forget. "To score my first goal and share this moment with the crowd, with a great atmosphere, was brilliant," Antony told United's club website. "From the moment I stepped on to the pitch, I already had goosebumps because I know how much I wanted to be here and I know how much the crowd wanted this. "When I saw the ball going in, and the net shaking, I express all my feelings the way I did.