Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United took on Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool at Old Trafford in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup on Sunday.
Liverpool headed into the tie against Premier League rivals Manchester United as favourites. After all, the Merseyside club have the better team and are in better form.
However, it was United who won the quarter-final tie in extra time. They were not particularly great in normal time, but they kept on going and showed a lot of urgency in the second period of extra time.
Not many United players were particularly great against Liverpool. While Antony did not have a particularly good game, the winger, who could reportedly be sold at the end of the season, scored a brilliant goal for the Red Devils.
It was the Brazil international’s goal in the 87th minute that saw United force the tie into extra time. Antony got into the penalty area and, under pressure, was able to spin and shoot low past Liverpool and Republic of Ireland international goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher, who is on the radar of Celtic.
Chris Sutton praises Manchester United winger Antony vs Liverpool
Former Chelsea striker Chris Sutton was impressed with Antony’s goal, as you can read below.
Sutton said on BBC 606 (5:19 pm, March 17, 2024): “I have got to say, Rob, the finish from Antony, absolutely brilliant for a guy who hasn’t turned up, they spent an absolute fortune on him, wonderful finish, swivel 12 yards out into the far corner.”
My View: Antony needs to build on his goal vs Liverpool
Antony did not start for Manchester United. Manager Erik ten Hag brought him on for Rasmus Hojlund in the 71st minute.
The winger made an impact by scoring a good goal in a major cup tie. I think that he now needs to build on it.
Antony is having a poor Premier League campaign. The 24-year-old has not scored or given an assist in 11 starts and 11 substitute appearances in the league.
The Brazilian needs to step up his game in the final weeks of the season.
