Alexis Sanchez vs whoever is fit to play in United’s central defence
Even Wenger couldn’t have expected Sanchez to have the impact that he has had on Arsenal. The Chilean attacker has scored 12 goals in his last 14 games for the Gunners and has opened the scoring five times in the League this season-the most of any player. The 25-year-old has single-handedly taken control of the attack and has brought goals, goals and some more goals.
Manchester United’s defensive crisis was worsened in the international break when Daley Blind became the 12th United player to be out injured. All of which means that Chris Smalling is likely to take his place alongside 19-year-old Paddy McNair in central defence. The duo who haven’t really played together will have to forge an understanding quickly if they are to stop Arsenal and especially Alexis Sanchez.
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