Alexis Sanchez admits he’s still settling in at Manchester United as life is ‘very different’ compared to Arsenal

Former Arsenal forward is yet to show his best form since arriving at Old Trafford in the summer

Thursday 26 April 2018 07:19 BST
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Alexis Sanchez has admitted that settling in at Manchester United has taken longer than he thought it would
Alexis Sanchez has admitted that settling in at Manchester United has taken longer than he thought it would (Getty)

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Alexis Sanchez is still adapting to life at Manchester United following his move from Premier League rivals Arsenal in January, the striker has said.

The Chilean joined United after three and half years at Arsenal and his Old Trafford career has gotten off to a slower-than-expected start, with the 29-year-old scoring three goals in 14 appearances across all competitions.

“It is very different here,” Alexis told United’s website. “I think United is a club with more history and we want to win trophies next year.

“We need to keep progressing; United is a big club, to which I am still adapting, and I am looking forward to giving everything I’ve got next year and aiming to win everything there is to win.”

Sanchez helped United progress to the FA Cup final, where they will face Chelsea on 19 May, and will be eager to make his mark when his former club Arsenal visit Old Trafford in the league on Sunday.

He appeared close to a move to Manchester City at one point, but their interest waned and United capitalised by securing a swap deal involving Hen

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