"A threat" - Erik ten Hag praises much-criticised Manchester United man
Marcus Rashford again missed out for the Red Devils through injury, which opened the door for Antony to keep his spot, despite suggestions that Amad Diallo would come into the first XI.
Antony sent Man United 1-0 ahead in the 79th minute of the clash with Vincent Kompany's side, who secured a point at Old Trafford courtesy of a 87th-minute penalty from Zeki Amdouni.
The goal was the Brazil international's first in the Premier League this season and just his third in all competitions, with his performances heavily criticised throughout the campaign.
There remains speculation surrounding his future, with the 24-year-old potentially leaving the Red Devils this summer, but his contribution against Burnley has been heavily praised by his manager.
Erik ten Hag pleased with Antony performance vs. Burnley«He was a threat all through. It wasn't a surprise he scored a goal as he also had more chances before that to score a goal. Two or three times, with his runs and good movements in the box. He was there and we are pleased with his performance today,» Ten Hag told reporters.
However, the Man United head coach admitted that the result against the Clarets had left him «disappointed», with the team giving up more points late on.
«Of course, we are disappointed. If, over a long period in the game, when you control and dominate the game, when you create loads of chances and put yourself in a winning position but then give it away in the end,» he added after the clash with the Clarets.
«Ours was a strong start to the game but, in the second part of the first half, we lost control. We
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