In the fourth round of the FA Cup, Manchester United played Newport. Anthony broke the curse of never scoring this season and a 288-day goal drought with one pass and one shot.
In the case of Sancho being hidden and even loaned, Antony has been quite poor this season, accumulating 1,234 minutes in his first 22 appearances, Antony has never been involved in the goal, which makes him the best evidence of Ten Hag's lack of recruitment.
Under Ten Hag's strict management, United's dressing room has been in constant trouble. Before the Newport match, Rashford had another nightclub storm. Contrary to the club's statement, Ten Hag has made it clear that Rashford is an 'internal issue' that will be dealt with later, meaning Rashford could be banned internally.
In such a situation, Anthony was given the opportunity to start. Just three minutes into the game, Anthony tested the opposition goalkeeper with a powerful shot. In the seventh minute of the game, Antony burst into the box and cleverly returned the pass, Fernandes made it all the way, and Antony finally delivered his first assist of the season while Manchester United took the lead.
It was Antony's first assist since 13 May 2023, when he provided an assist for Anthony Martial against Wolves. In the next 24 games, Anthony was never involved in the scoring.
It was also Antony's first FA Cup goal since the game against Reading on 28 January 2023. Dansom commented, "It should be thanks to Anthony, he finally delivered the assist he desperately needed, which should boost his confidence!"
After being equalised, Anthony finally stepped up. In the 68th minute, Luke Shaw hit the post and Antony scored from the post to give United the lead again.
It was Anthony's sixth shot of the campaign and his first goal of the season, and his first since April 16, 2023, breaking a 30-game goal drought. At that time, in the game against Nottingham Forest, Antony also made a pass and a shot, and this game was the second pass assist in his Manchester United career.
Antony's goal saved Manchester United and Ten Hag, who was taunted that he would be sacked tomorrow.