In the wake of Manchester United's thrilling yet disappointing 4-3 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, former Premier League striker Troy Deeney has voiced strong criticism of winger Antony, insisting it’s time for the club to part ways with the player.

The match, held on Thursday, saw the Red Devils fall to a staggering 3-0 deficit within just 54 minutes. While a brief glimmer of hope came when Amad Diallo and Joshua Zirkzee capitalized on poor goalkeeping by Fraser Forster to reduce the scoreline, Tottenham's Son Heung-min sealed the victory with a late effort, all despite a consolation goal from Jonny Evans.

Antony, who has been underwhelming since his hefty £85 million transfer from Ajax in 2022, began the match but failed to leave a mark, ultimately being substituted by manager Ruben Amorim just ten minutes into the second half. Deeney argues this substitution sparked a shift in momentum for United, as he noted, 'As soon as Manchester United took Antony off, everybody else started running.'

Deeney didn’t hold back, stating emphatically, 'They’ve got to cut ties with him. I don’t want to make him the scapegoat, but honestly, watching him is so frustrating. He doesn’t run, he doesn’t sprint… just get him out.' In an extreme suggestion, he even proposed that United consider paying another club to take him, especially if they were to let go of Marcus Rashford as well.

The criticism didn't stop with Antony; Deeney fired shots across the entire Manchester United squad, labeling their efforts as lackluster and uncoordinated. His reflections on Tottenham’s tactics added another layer to his assessment, claiming that they were 'inviting pressure' even while in control of the game. Deeney critiqued their failure to effectively manage possession, saying, 'They took five, six, seven touches, trying to score, when they should’ve been simply looking to keep the ball and make United chase.'

This latest defeat leaves Manchester United fans wondering about the club's direction under Amorim, who faces mounting pressure to turn around the team’s fortunes. With Deeney's call for drastic measures echoing in the background, the club appears at a crossroads with key decisions to be made in the upcoming transfer window. Will they heed the advice and make a move to offload Antony? As the scrutiny intensifies, only time will tell what steps United will take next.