Rasmus Hojlund’s winning spot-kick, celebrating by cupping his ears towards the Coventry supporters, rather than with his team-mates. Antony came on as a 66th-minute substitute for Alejandro Garnacho when United were cruising at 3-0.

The Brazilian has done little to repay his £87million transfer fee, which Erik ten Hag insisted United pay to his former side Ajax in September 2022. The arrival of Sir Jim Ratcliffe has put Antony’s place in the squad under scrutiny ahead of an expected summer transfer window.

Fernandes added another goal with a deflected effort before Coventry made a comeback through Ellis Simms’ effort, Callum O’Hare’s deflected long shot, and Haji Wright’s penalty. Coventry thought they had won it when Victor Torp finished from Wright’s cross in the final minute of added time, but it was ruled out by VAR for offside in the build-up.

Andre Onana saved from O’Hare and Ben Sheaf skied his penalty to allow Hojlund the winning moment. Antony wasn’t the only United player engaging in behavior that should be below them in the closing stages.

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