Gary Neville tells Man Utd man to be more like Man City star after Nottingham Forest victory

Gary Neville has urged Manchester United new boy Antony to be more like Manchester City star Riyad Mahrez.

Since moving to United from Dutch side Ajax in the summer for a fee worth £86 million, Antony has largely disappointed after failing to impress with his performances.

In recent weeks, the tricky Brazilian winger has been the subject of criticism from fans and pundits.

On Wednesday night, Antony produced an improved display during United’s 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final.

However, former United defender Neville believes Antony has to develop his game so he can be more like Mahrez at City.

He said on Sky Sports: “I’ve been thinking a lot about Antony in the last few days.

“He needs to develop that Mahrez side of things to be able to go both ways.

“At the moment he’s still a little bit predictable in trying to always force it onto his left foot.”

Prior to kick-off, fellow pundit and former Red Devil Roy Keane also gave his opinions on Antony.

He said: “Another thing he’s [Antony] got to learn from playing for a big club like Manchester United is off the ball working a bit harder.

“He needs to help his team-mates a little bit more, but that will come to him.”

Alamy

January loan signing Wout Weghorst scored his first goal for the club as United put one foot in next month’s final at Wembley.

After the match, United boss Erik ten Hag praised star man Marcus Rashford, who scored the opener: “There are more players who are playing really well but I am happy with Marcus, his performance and his development.

“From the start of the season, he is growing and keeps doing that. We have to keep his process going and if he is in that mood and spirit, I think he is unstoppable.”

United are in FA Cup action this weekend as they face Reading on Saturday.