Erik ten Hag makes Antony ‘levels’ claim after Manchester United winger struggles again in Carabao Cup exit to Newcastle

Antony played 90 minutes against Newcastle, despite being roundly panned for his cameo performance against Manchester City in which he kicked out at Jeremy Doku and was fortunate to avoid a red card.

United lost the game 3-0 and the Brazilian winger failed to impact the game, and ten Hag believes that external noise has affected Antony's level of performance.

Ten Hag said: "That is also team, first, and the team is not playing well when we don't bring him the balls and I am also responsible for that. But obviously, there was also a lot of noise and that dropped his levels. He can do better but all the players can do better.

"Antony is also a fighter, he has the confidence, he is brave and I am confident he will bring the performance that he is the right player for us."

United face Fulham this weekend, where they will be aiming to avoid three straight defeats in all competitions.