Three games. Two goals scored. Two man-of-the-match performances.That’s the summary of Antony’s Betis spell so far, as the Manchester United forward on loan has been thriving in front of our very eyes ever since he left Old Trafford. The 24-year-old Brazilian seems to have found the perfect surroundings for himself, putting an end to his tumultuous time with the Red Devils.During two and half years at Manchester United, Antony scored only five goals in 62 appearances, struggling to prove he’s really worth that staggering price tag – €95 million + €5 million in add-ons, the third-highest transfer fee ever paid by the club after Paul Pogba and Romelu Lukaku.Antony keeps his 𝑭𝑨𝑩𝑼𝑳𝑶𝑼𝑺 𝑭𝑶𝑹𝑴 going for Betis 💚🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/6asmQaSv2Y— 433 (@433) February 13, 2025 However, ever since his recent loan move to La Liga side, Antony has been proving his class, making statement appearances in all three games for the greens and whites. Still, someone would say that he did the same upon the arrival to Manchester United, as he netted in all three opening Premier League games.OK, there’s some truth to it, and we’ll see Antony’s further numbers at Betis, but he’s not the only player who is thriving following the Old Trafford exit. Take Scott McTominay’s case, for instance…Did Man United give up on McTominay too soon?The Scottish midfielder has transformed into a beast after the transfer to Napoli. Under Antonio Conte’s tutorship, the 28-year-old has become one of the best Serie A players, showcasing his remarkable versatility. McTominay has proved himself to be a reliable holding midfielder and central midfielder with excellent shooting abilities. He has scored seven goals and added four assists this season, which has largely affected Napoli’s very successful campaign so far.##NAJAVA_MECA_8711198##With Antony’s and McTominay’s stories in mind, it’s interesting to see whether Marcus Rashford would follow in their footsteps. Rashford moved to Aston Villa on loan until the end of the season and made his Villa debut a few days ago in the FA Cup victory over Tottenham. He’ll be working with Unai Emery, which – like in McTominay’s case with Conte – could prove essential. If Rashford gets his chaotic career back to its previous levels, we will definitely have a rock-solid case against Manchester United and the destructive aura around the club.ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 25Friday 23.00: (3.05) Brighton (3.60) Chelsea (2.40)Saturday 15.30: (10.0) Leicester (5.20) Arsenal (1.37)18.00: (1.42) Aston Villa (4.60) Ipswich (7.50)18.00: (2.25) Fulham (3.45) Nott.Forest (3.45)18.00: (1.95) Man.City (4.10) Newcastle (3.70)18.00: (6.00) Southampton (4.30) Bournemouth (1.53)18.00: (2.40) West Ham (3.75) Brentford (2.90)20.30: (1.90) Crystal Palace (3.50) Everton (4.60)Sunday 17.00: (1.20) Liverpool (8.00) Wolverhampton (14.0)19.30: (2.50) Tottenham (3.75) Man.Utd. (2.75)***odds are subject to change***
