Antony was criticized for an absence of observe by, gifting away the ball and ‘speaking greater than listening’ by Stuart Pearce because the Manchester United man struggles at Wolves

Stuart Pearce has been left livid with Manchester United striker Antony, who struggled to make an influence throughout their conflict at Wolves.

Manchester United cruised to a 1-0 win at Molineux with Marcus Rashford, who was on the bench initially because of ‘inner self-discipline’, firing the winner within the 76th minute.

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Rashford made amends for his poor self-discipline, however Pearce believes Brazilian Antony did his status a disservice on Saturday.

Antony, who paid an emotional tribute to Pelé earlier than the match, squandered a golden alternative late within the first half by opting to go a low ball in direction of Jose Sa’s purpose, which the Portuguese managed to deflect safely.

The Pink Devils’ file signing left a largely nameless determine after the break and Pearce didn’t like Antony’s angle and software.

“Antony has no intention of going again, Wolves can actually take pleasure in that facet,” Pearce stated in feedback to NaijaOnPoint early within the first half.

“Antony hasn’t made an influence, he is given the ball away too many occasions,” Pearce added later.

“It irritates me a lot, each time he will get the ball he factors to his teammates and tells them what to do,” Pearce stated at halftime.

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“I not too long ago noticed Ten Hag and Fernandes stated he could be an excellent participant if he listened. He actually is speaking greater than listening proper now.”

Ten Hag introduced in Rashford early within the second half, dragging down star Alejandro Garnacho, which didn’t sit nicely with Pearce.

“I believed Garnacho was the most effective of the three forwards within the first half,” Pearce stated.

“I am shocked Antony continues to be on the sector, however it might be a positional problem.”

Rashford was dropped from the beginning lineup as a result of he overslept for a staff assembly.

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Supervisor Ten Hag stated, “Everybody has to abide by the requirements and the principles. You must have penalties and that is what I count on on the sector. He gave the right reply.

“I used to be not happy with the efficiency within the first half. We have now to be extra scientific and we all know that Rashy can rating the targets and that is what he did.

“We’re a staff, it is onerous to beat and that is as a result of we’re attacking with 11 and defending with 11. If you’re off the pitch and you do not observe the requirements and the principles, it additionally flows onto the pitch.”