Manchester United winger Antony was chastised for failing to pass the ball to Anthony Martial prior to Wolverhampton Wanderers’ opening goal this afternoon.
What was the outcome of Manchester United vs. Wolves?
Man United picked up a crucial three points in their bid to finish in the top four of the Premier League this afternoon, with goals from Anthony Martial and Alejandro Garnacho proving the difference between the two sides.
The result puts the Red Devils four points clear of fifth-placed Liverpool with three games remaining in the season, and with a trip to Bournemouth up next, they are in a strong position to secure Champions League football for next season.
The Frenchman scored just after the half-hour mark, with Antony assisting, but journalist Alex Turk believes United could have been 3-0 up at the break if the winger had been more willing to pass the ball to his teammates.
Mark Goldbridge slammed the Brazilian for not putting the striker through on goal, and Beth Tucker of The United Stand fan channel added: “Antony not passing that to Martial is actually criminal.” If those around him are constantly selfish, the number 9 will not score.”
How did Antony fare against the Wolves?
Ultimately, the 23-year-old atoned for his error by playing a key role in the opening goal, but it was an underwhelming performance in which he missed one big chance by heading over when he was unmarked six yards out.
There were some positive aspects to the Brazil international’s performance, such as completing all four dribbles he attempted, the most of any United player, and creating one big chance, but he must stop being so wasteful in promising areas in the future.
Man United did not pay a high price for Antony’s poor forward decision-making today, but they could have paid a high price against better opposition, and Erik ten Hag will be expecting a better performance from him against Bournemouth next weekend.
