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Isaac Johnson

Antony set challenge by Erik ten Hag as Harry Maguire sends Manchester United message

Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for Sunday, January 29.

Erik ten Hag sets Antony challenge after Manchester United beat Reading

Erik ten Hag insists there is still plenty of room for improvement from Antony after his man of the match display in Manchester United's win over Reading.

The Brazilian winger caught the eye as United booked their place in the fifth round of the FA Cup with a 3-1 win over Championship side Reading at Old Trafford on Saturday night.

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Antony made a brilliant pass to set up Casemiro for his first goal of the game, who quickly added a second. Their compatriot Fred completed the scoring when he backheeled the ball in following a short-corner routine.

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Harry Maguire sends message to Erik ten Hag over his Manchester United place

Harry Maguire has made it clear he doesn't want to remain a bench warmer at Manchester United.

United continued their fine form as they managed to break down Reading's resolve to win 3-1 in the FA Cup fourth round tie on Saturday. A Casemiro double and a lovely Fred flick sealed the 3-1 win.

Maguire came into the side for his first start since the 3-0 win over Bournemouth. The captain has slipped down the pecking order at centre-back, not just behind Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane but Victor Lindelof and even Luke Shaw as well. It's a predicament he doesn't want to stay in for long.

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