Aston Villa star Jadon Sancho is wowed by what Antony did vs Nottingham Forest
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Edward Bazeley
Thu 25 September 2025 17:00, UK
Antony is beginning to thrive at Real Betis once more after making his Manchester United exit, whereas Jadon Sancho is yet to make an impact for Aston Villa.
On Wednesday, 24 September, Betis drew 2-2 with Nottingham Forest in the opening game of their Europa League campaign.
Meanwhile, Sancho’s new club host Bologna at Villa Park on Thursday, 25 September, in search of their first win of the season.
Since Sancho joined Villa on loan from Man United, the England winger has made two appearances across all competitions, including a start in their Carabao Cup defeat to Brentford.
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On 24 September, Igor Jesus was the star of the show for Forest, notching a brace as Ange Postecoglou’s men drew 2-2 with Manuel Pellegrini’s side.
Meanwhile, Antony was key to the fact that Betis avoided a defeat, scoring an 85th-minute equaliser, having previously assisted Cedric Bakambu’s opening goal.
Sancho’s Instagram story
Sancho responded to his former Man United teammate’s exploits by sharing a video of his goal, captioned “Brother!” on his Instagram story.
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While Sancho was deemed surplus to requirements by Man United, his career to date still proves that he has what it takes to inspire Unai Emery’s men to a Europa League victory over Bologna.
Jadon Sancho statsAll competitions 2025/26Appearances2Goals0Assists0Sancho is yet to score for Villa
The 25-year-old has represented both the Red Devils and his former club, Borussia Dortmund, in the Champions League, while he scored in Chelsea’s Conference League final victory over Betis last season.
Villa have scored just two goals across all competitions so far this term, but Sancho’s return of five goals and eight assists in his loan spell with Chelsea suggests that he can produce the goods in the West Midlands.
A victory over Bologna will give Emery’s side the confidence they need to succeed in their next Premier League game against Fulham, as well as their first Europa League away trip to Feyenoord on Thursday, 2 October.
Villa desperately need to find a route out of their current slump, and Sancho can be the man to do that for them.