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Antony has made four appearances for Manchester United so far this season
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Manchester United say they are taking allegations made against winger Antony \u201cseriously\u201d after he was accused of abusing his former girlfriend.<\/p>\n

Brazilian news outlet UOL\u00a0published allegations\u00a0made by Antony\u2019s ex-partner on Monday.<\/p>\n

Police in Sao Paulo and Greater Manchester are investigating the claims, which the player has denied.<\/p>\n

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The 23-year-old was\u00a0withdrawn from the Brazil squad\u00a0after news of the allegations emerged.<\/p>\n

United said: \u201cManchester United acknowledges the allegations made against Antony and notes that the police are conducting enquiries. Pending further information, the club will be making no further comments.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a club we are taking this matter seriously, with consideration of the impact of these allegations and subsequent reporting will have on survivors of abuse.\u201d<\/p>\n

Antony said on social media: \u201cI can calmly state that the accusations are false and that the evidence already produced and the other evidence that will be produced demonstrate that I am innocent of the accusations made.\u201d<\/p>\n

Antony is accused of attacking his former girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin \u201cwith a headbutt\u201d in a Manchester hotel room on 15 January, leaving her with a cut head which needed treatment from a doctor.<\/p>\n

She also alleges she was punched in the chest, causing damage to a silicone breast implant, which required corrective surgery.<\/p>\n

Antony added in his statement on Monday that his relationship with his former partner was \u201ctumultuous\u201d, but insisted he \u201cnever committed any physical aggression\u201d.<\/p>\n

He also released a statement in June saying he had been falsely accused by his former girlfriend of domestic violence.<\/p>\n

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said it is \u201caware of the allegations made and enquiries remain ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding this report\u201d.<\/p>\n

It added: \u201cWe will not be commenting any further at this time.\u201d<\/p>\n

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