The Frenchman will probably admit that his overall performances against Chelsea and Club Brugge could have been better, yet he crucially delivered for the team when it mattered most.



At Stamford Bridge on Monday, the no.9 made a slow start in what was a huge Premier League fixture. But then, almost out of nowhere, he burst ahead of his marker, rose high inside the penalty area and executed a glancing header from Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s cross that flew into the top corner.



It was an unerring finish and one that put United in front at a crucial time in the match, just moments before the half-time break in west London. Unquestionably, that singular moment of class inspired the Reds and led to an invaluable 2-0 victory over the Champions League-chasing Blues.



Three nights later and Anthony was at it again, this time in the Europa League, again experiencing a quiet opening before suddenly bursting into life with a game-changing contribution of quality.