Antony made a stunning debut for Manchester United, scoring the opening goal in a win over Arsenal and justifying the £85 million fee that made him the club's second-most expensive signing after Paul Pogba.
Manager Erik ten Hag, who coached Antony at Ajax, started the Brazilian ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo, citing his familiarity with the team's style and his threat in one-on-one situations. Antony repaid that trust with a lively performance on the right wing.
He opened the scoring in the 35th minute, receiving a pass from Marcus Rashford and firing past Aaron Ramsdale with his first touch. Antony celebrated by kissing the United badge, drawing applause from Ronaldo on the bench.
Antony was substituted for Ronaldo in the 58th minute, likely due to a lack of match fitness. In his hour on the pitch, he showcased the dribbling and directness that convinced United to invest heavily.
