‘That would annoy the hell out of me’ – Rafael van der Vaart criticises Antony for role in Manchester United’s derby day defeat against prolific Man City

Rafael van der Vaart has hit out at Antony's display in the Manchester derby, saying that his performance 'would annoy the hell out of him'.

The Brazilian star completed an £84million move to Manchester United during the summer transfer window and has certainly made a positive impact having scored a debut goal against Arsenal.

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Antony also found the back of the net in spectacular fashion over the weekend, firing a left-footed effort from range past Ederson and into the back of Manchester City's net.

Unfortunately for Erik ten Hag's side, that strike came with the Red Devils already 4-0 down at the Etihad Stadium.

That was following an emphatic first half display from City in which Phil Foden and Erling Haaland bagged a brace each.

While Antony struck and Anthony Martial bagged a late brace, hat-tricks from Foden and Haaland were enough to see City to an emphatic 6-3 victory over their rivals.

Ex-Tottenham star Van der Vaart has seen plenty of Antony during his time with Dutch giants Ajax, but insisted that he would be frustrated as one of the forward's teammates due to his habit of holding onto the ball for too long.

, Van der Vaart said: "Have you seen Antony play today? He scored a world-class goal.

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"But with every pass he received he kept holding the ball underneath his feet while being 4-0 down.

"That would annoy the hell out of me."