Manchester United fans have pointed out that Antony’s facial expression noticeably altered when he celebrated his goal with Harry Maguire.
The Red Devils secured their third consecutive league victory by defeating Nottingham Forest 2-0 on Sunday.
In the 32nd minute, Antony scored the opening goal for Manchester United after Keylor Navas parried Antony Martial’s shot.
When greeted by Diogo Dalot after his goal, Antony was beaming with joy, but his demeanor drastically changed upon seeing Maguire.
Maguire embraced the Brazilian forward after his goal, causing Antony’s usually expressive face to adopt an almost blank expression.
Antony’s reaction to Maguire 😁➡️😐 pic.twitter.com/aki0BxDxAp
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Antony’s reaction to the England international didn’t go unnoticed among Man United fans online.
One Twitter user wrote: “The way Antony switched his face when he saw it’s Maguire.”
A second tweeted: “Nahhh look at Antony’s face as soon as maguire goes up to him.
A third added: “Man I feel bad for Maguire… As much as I don’t rate him as a player in this club. I think the players need to stand by him until he leaves the club though.”
A fourth said: “I feel really bad for Maguire.”
Another commented: “Players getting tired of him.”
Maguire has come under intense scrutiny since his big-money switch from Leicester City. He’s been the subject of transfer speculation, with the player linked with a move away from Old Trafford.
Antony then played a big role in Man United’s second goal as he brilliantly set up Dalot, who made no mistake in front of goal to double his side’s advantage. His strike also brought up his first ever Premier League goal.
Man United move above Newcastle United to third place in the table, with 59 points on the board.