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Manchester United are by means of to the FA Cup ultimate after a win on penalties towards Coventry Metropolis.
The Purple Devils lead 3-0 however in a collapse that ought to shock no one who has watched them this season, needed to get the win on penalties.
For any Premier League facet, successful this manner towards Championship opposition who won’t even make the playoffs there ought to be trigger for concern.
If nothing else, the “greater” staff on paper ought to take the victory as a case of alarm bell and work to enhance the requirements.
Not Antony, and maybe that’s the downside at United.
After the full-time whistle, whereas the higher factor to do could be to acknowledge the Coventry gamers in an indication of respect as they took United all the best way, Antony selected to brag.
He cupped his ears in direction of the opposition gamers after which goaded the followers.
Nice line from Clinton Morrison on @bbc5live on Antony goading Coventry followers on the finish — “He wants to focus on himself as a result of he could possibly be taking part in the Championship subsequent season…” Brutal, however truthful
— Mark Ogden (@MarkOgden_) April 21, 2024
This motion would usually be taken as a constructive by the followers, who’ve lengthy stated that the staff wants “characters”.
Nevertheless, on this scenario, context issues. United weren’t imperious. They have been caught chilly by an underdog who took free swings at them and left them dazed.
After a collapse like that, gloating like he has achieved one thing exceptional speaks volumes of what Antony sees as success.
Even the supporters, who had each proper to really feel relieved, if not joyful, have been restrained of their celebrations, such was the usual of efficiency by the gamers on the day.
Specialists and pundits have bored followers with all of the speak of “in my time” but when there was ever an occasion to carry that again, it might be for this motion.
Gone are the times when Roy Keane, Paul Scholes, and Gary Neville used to kick themselves for “solely” successful a recreation and never stamping their authority.
Erik ten Hag’s pet challenge signing would quite goad the plucky underdog he simply scraped previous solely to be downed convincingly when confronted up towards any person of his personal dimension.
Enter, Manchester Metropolis within the FA Cup finals. Over to you, Antony. No one would thoughts it if he does the identical after a win towards Pep Guardiola’s staff.
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