Antony believes League Cup final win would help put Man Utd back where they belong
Winning Sunday’s League Cup final would be the first step to put Manchester United in their place, Brazilian winger Antony (23) has said ahead of the team’s Wembley clash with Newcastle United . Erik ten Hag (52) in form will start as the favorites for a compelling display against a rising side no less than Newcastle after a much longer stint without a title. Newcastle had to go back to 1955 for their last domestic title while United’s last home trophy came in 2017, when they won the League Cup under Jose Mourinho. But for a club as traditional as United, it’s still a long way off and Antony is determined to start on Sunday. “When I came here, I said Manchester United are a big club and we’re going to put this club back where they were – fight for it and win trophies,” he said on the website. of the club. “We know it will be a difficult task, but we are aware of the size of the club and our quality. “It would be a dream come true, in my first season, if we could win a trophy. Hopefully I can continue like this for more serial glory.”
United are third in the Premier League and talk of increasing title chances, while on Thursday they saw Barcelona reach the last 16 of the Europa League. Antony scored in that game and became a central figure in United’s attack.
“I’m really excited,” he said. “I told my friends back home that it was going to be my first time (at Wembley.) It was going to be a big day for me and I’m looking forward to it. “Your first finale in the first season will always be special.”
His team-mate Lisandro Martinez (25) is also aiming for a title in his first season at United after following in the footsteps of former Ajax manager ten Hag to Old Trafford in the summer.
“The atmosphere here is great, everyone is positive, we also have a lot of motivation. We crave, we want to win and that’s the mentality of the team,” said the Argentinian World Cup champion, who tasted the atmosphere at Wembley for his country against Italy last year. .
“I’ve been there and I know the stadium very well. It’s a great stadium with good energy and it’s up to us. We have to be ready for that and to the detail. smallest.”
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