Gabby Agbonlahor makes ultimate promise to Manchester United winger Antony before Aston Villa clash

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Gabby Agbonlahor may not be Antony's biggest fan, but he could soon be wearing a Manchester United shirt with his name on it.

Though the ex-Aston Villa striker and talkSPORT pundit will only do it on one condition - if the Brazilian scores this weekend.

Antony has struggled for form this season - losing his place in the United line-up

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Antony has struggled for form this season - losing his place in the United line-upCredit: Getty

The Villans welcome the Red Devils to the Midlands on Sunday with Antony still looking for his first goal contribution in the Premier League this season.

And such is the confidence that the 23-year-old will continue his dry spell in front of goal, that Agbonlahor has risked public humiliation.

Featuring on the Sports Breakfast show, Agbonlahor was asked by a fan whether he would wear an Antony shirt live on air if the forward scores on Sunday.

To which he said: "I'll do that. He won't play! What do I get in return?

"What are you going to do in return mate? Get yourself to New Street!"

Agbonlahor has been vocal in his criticism of Antony, where he named him in his 'Flop XI' of the 2022/23 season.

He has previously branded the ex-Ajax star as 'embarrassing' and a 'bluffer' following his slow start to life at Old Trafford.

The wide man even caught strays from Agbonlahor during last summer's Ashes series between England and Australia, as he joked Ollie Robinson is the 'Antony' of cricket.

Antony's only goal this season has come in the FA Cup away at Newport

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Antony's only goal this season has come in the FA Cup away at NewportCredit: Getty

But Antony could make Agbonlahor eat his words as the retired three-cap England international stated he believes Manchester United will emerge victorious at Villa Park.

Citing the inconsistency of Unai Emery, men, he remarked: "I think Manchester United will beat Villa, the recent form...

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"Yes they were outstanding against Sheffield United, a game they should win, but we're too easy to get through.

"Chelsea last night, we made [Noni] Madueke look like prime Arjen Robben.

"Some of the defending, we don't get tight to people, it's passive defending, the high line, we're the most easiest team to get through and get chances on goal.

"It's so frustrating to watch, they've been outstanding under Unai Emery, but defensively, [Ezri] Konsa is out injured, Pau Torres might be back.

"But if we had that defence we had last night, I think [Marcus] Rashford, [Alejandro] Garnacho, [Rasmus] Hojlund, they'll run us ragged."

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