Former owner of a Premier League team criticizes Manchester United's expensive signing as a waste of money.

One of Erik ten Hag's key signings has not been living up to expectations. The signing in question is Antony, who has been accused by a former Premier League owner of not contributing enough to Manchester United. Antony joined United in 2022 from Ajax for a whopping £82m, making him one of the most expensive signings in Premier League history. He had a successful stint at Ajax, scoring 24 goals and providing 22 assists in 82 appearances, and playing under Ten Hag before the manager's move to United. With such a track record, it was expected that Antony would thrive at United, but unfortunately, that has not been the case.

In his first two seasons at Old Trafford, Antony has only managed to score five goals in the Premier League and has yet to start a league game this season. Although he did score in the 7-0 FA Cup victory over Barnsley, it has not been enough to silence his critics. Ten Hag recently acknowledged that Antony is growing impatient with his limited role at United, but former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan believes that the Brazilian winger needs to do much more to save his career in the Premier League. Jordan stated that the pressure and expectations are higher when a player is bought for a large sum of money, and in Antony's case, he has not lived up to the hype.

Ten Hag, on the other hand, had only words of praise for Antony's performance against Barnsley and even hinted at the possibility of starting him in their upcoming Premier League game against Crystal Palace. The United manager noted that Antony had earned his place through his hard work in training and showed his determination on the pitch. He also mentioned that the young winger handled the pressure well, which is a positive sign.

United's next opponents, Crystal Palace, are still searching for their first Premier League win of the season. Their recent results have been a draw against Leicester City and Chelsea, following two consecutive defeats. As for United, they will be looking to bounce back from their recent loss to Aston Villa. Despite the criticism surrounding Antony, Ten Hag remains confident in his abilities and will continue to support him in his development at United.

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