Erik ten Hag believes Antony can fix the missing link in the Manchester United attack after his stunning debut in the 3-1 win against Arsenal.
The £85.5million winger brought some balance to the front line, operating from the right wing and bringing a left-footed option to the side.
He made an immediate impact, scoring in the first half to give United the lead in a pulsating contest against the early pace-setters in the Premier League. READ MORE: United player ratings vs Arsenal Bukayo Saka equalised for Arsenal just a couple of minutes after Antony had been withdrawn, but Marcus Rashford scored twice to hand United a fourth successive victory.
Antony only completed his move from Ajax on Thursday, becoming the second most expensive signing in United's history, and Ten Hag's faith in him was clear as he threw him straight into the side despite missing training with Ajax recently, going on strike to force the move to Old Trafford.
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