Ten Hag still wants more from Antony

''In the start, he had one or two moments where he should have passed to Christian Eriksen,'' began the boss in his post-match press conference.

''It is so important in top football, the timing and the right moment to pass is huge. It makes every impact and it makes a difference between a goal and no goal.

''With the goal, he is in the right place at the right moment, to get the rebound and the second goal is a great team goal, the way we build it up but Antony sees the right moment to bring the pass and the movement from Diogo was great. It was good to see.''

Having worked under Ten Hag at two clubs following the pair's switch to Old Trafford at the start of the season, Antony will no doubt be accustomed to the high expectations set for him by the boss.

Impressed with his attacking output, the Dutchman praised our no.21's goal tally for the season, but also added how the level of opposition in the Premier League means he must be at his best, week in, week out.

''I defended him but he knows, I know as well,'' added Erik.

''When you are a striker you need end product, he already has it as he has scored in all competitions now, eight or nine goals, in his first year at United and there are still games to go.

''He has to do it, not in every game, but he needs to do it in many games if you want to be a top-class player, especially in all the competitions.

''In the Premier League, you are up against high-quality defenders and you have to act on a really high level, you need to make that decision, scan in a split moment and you can only do that in a moment.

''He has to step up there but today is an example where he makes good decisions with both goals, the right decisions.''