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Isaac Johnson

Antony thanks Manchester United after ‘difficult moment’ as Erik ten Hag hints at plan

Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Saturday, January 7.

Antony thanks Manchester United for helping him through 'really difficult moment'

Antony insisted he's his own harshest critic after netting his first Manchester United goal in nine games during the FA Cup win against Everton at Old Trafford.

The Brazilian winger scored after three minutes to set United on their way to a 3-1 success and Antony admitted the goal came at a good time, having suffered a personal setback in midweek and at a moment when his bright start to life at the club was starting to wear off.

READ MORE: What Erik ten Hag did after final whistle vs Everton

The £85.5million signing from Ajax scored in his first three Premier League appearances but he's struggled to match that since. Against Everton, his movement was sharp to get on the end of Marcus Rashford's low cross on Friday night.

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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag hints at plan for Man City and Arsenal fixtures

Erik ten Hag is already planning for Manchester United's showpiece matches in the coming weeks as they look to sustain momentum.

United have won their last seven games and could equal Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's eight-match winning streak as caretaker manager with victory over Charlton Athletic in the League Cup quarter-final on Tuesday.

That precedes the second Manchester derby of the season and a trip to Arsenal on January 22. United could also draw City in the League Cup semi-finals this month if both clubs progress.

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