‘Best game I’ve seen him play’

Man Utd legend Paul Scholes claims the Red Devils’ 2-0 win over Everton on Saturday was the “best game” he’s seen Antony play.

The Brazil international moved to Old Trafford in the summer transfer window for around £85m from Erik ten Hag’s former club Ajax, while he was also followed by Lisandro Martinez.

While Martinez has flourished at Man Utd, Antony has struggled to make a big impact at the Premier League club with the 23-year-old failing to provide an assist in 33 appearances in all competitions.

The Brazilian has scored seven goals but there has been criticism of his overall attacking contribution to the team and his failure to track back and help out in defence.

Scott McTominay opened the scoring in the first half against Everton before substitute Anthony Martial wrapped up the three points in the final 20 minutes.

And former Man Utd midfielder Scholes was impressed by Antony’s part in their victory over the Toffees.

“I used to think of him as a one trick pony,” Scholes told BT Sport. “I think that was the best game I’ve seen him play for Manchester United today.”

An injury to Marcus Rashford, who provided the assist for McTominay’s opener, soured an otherwise good day at the office for Ten Hag’s men.

Speaking about Rashford, Scholes added: “He’s been brilliant for us this season. You never quite know with Marcus, he does tend to go down quite a bit with injuries and all of a sudden perks up and makes a miraculous recovery.

“I’m just hoping that it’s a little bit of fatigue or maybe a little bit of cramp.”

When asked about the return of Martial, Scholes continued: “It’s great to have him back. We all know the quality he’s got, it’s just can he get through it now, can he get through to the end of the season? He hasn’t got a great record fitness-wise, but we all know how good a player he is.

“If he’s playing in this team, he’s scoring 20-25 goals and that adds up then to that gap – there is a big gap in goals between United and City and Arsenal.

“It’s a little bit of a blow with Rashford. I just hope he’s okay because just as Martial comes back, he goes out. Those two together play really well, they have some kind of link that has been missing in forward areas. They are both very dangerous.

“I hope Marcus is okay and it gives you that option. You need four or five players who are contribute to get you up to 70 or 80 goals, and I think Martial and Marcus together could possibly bring…