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'I'm here to help them, guide them on the path, and then it's up to them to do it on the pitch'

Solskjaer: Sanchez and Lukaku must take their chances

Manchester United forwards Alexis Sanchez and Romelu Lukaku will get all the help they need to improve their form but it is up to them to take their chances on the pitch, says caretaker boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Soccer • 28 Dec 18

Sanchez denies betting on Mourinho's sacking

A report on Friday claimed the Chile international had told defender Marcus Rojo he owed him £20,000 in the wake of Mourinho's departure on Tuesday.

Soccer • 21 Dec 18

Jose Mourinho: "Before the smaller clubs were almost begging the big clubs, 'Get my best players'."

Forget buying unless you go to crazy numbers - Mourinho

Jose Mourinho believes the Premier League landscape has changed to such an extent that Manchester United are no longer able to entice their rivals with big-money offers for players.

Soccer • 01 Dec 18

Sanchez has had limited opportunities at Old Trafford this year

Sanchez out for up to 10 games, reveals Mourinho

Alexis Sanchez is set to miss Manchester United's hectic festive schedule after Jose Mourinho revealed he expects the Chilean forward to be sidelined for around six weeks.

Soccer • 30 Nov 18

Mourinho substituted Eric Bailly after 19 minutes

Mourinho should stay, but he needs to adapt, says Ince

Paul Ince wants Jose Mourinho to stay at Manchester United and hopes Saturday's 3-2 comeback victory over Newcastle could prove a turning point.

Soccer • 07 Oct 18

Manchester United suffered a surprise defeat to Brighton

Mourinho desperate for United to cut out mistakes

Jose Mourinho told his players to cut out the sloppy mistakes after admitting Manchester United got what they deserved at Brighton.

Soccer • 25 Aug 18

Arturo Vidal and Alexis Sanchez on international duty with Chile

Sanchez: United need to sign players like Vidal

Premier League title hopefuls Manchester United have to sign experienced players like Barcelona midfielder Arturo Vidal if they are to win trophies, forward Alexis Sanchez has said.

Soccer • 09 Aug 18

Sanchez is expected to link up with his team-mates after the first match of the trip against Club America in Arizona.

Sanchez given green light to join United team in US

Alexis Sanchez has been given the green light to travel to the United States to join up with his Manchester United team-mates for a pre-season tour.

Soccer • 19 Jul 18

'His performances have to improve. They can't get any worse to be honest with you.'

Scholes: Alexis Sanchez 'can't get any worse'

Paul Scholes says that Alexis Sanchez's performances 'can't get any worse' after FA Cup final defeat.

Soccer • 20 May 18

Romelu Lukaku fires home the opening goal

Lukaku bags 100th PL goal in Man United stroll

Romelu Lukaku's 100th Premier League goal set Manchester United on course for a comfortable victory against relegation-threatened Swansea.

Soccer • 31 Mar 18

Alexis Sanchez has scored one goal in 10 appearances since moving to Old Trafford

Sanchez reveals United struggle since January switch

Alexis Sanchez says he considered skipping international duty with Chile this week after struggling to adapt to his new surroundings at Manchester United since his January switch.

Soccer • 21 Mar 18

David De Gea won't be allowed to leave Old Trafford according to Jose Mourinho

Mourinho insists that De Gea is going nowhere

Jose Mourinho has no intention of allowing David De Gea to leave as Manchester United are trying to attract the best players, not lose them.

Soccer • 10 Feb 18

Alexis Sanchez has been handed a 16 month suspended sentence in Spain

Sanchez given 16 month suspended sentence for tax fraud

Alexis Sanchez has been sentenced to 16 months in prison for committing tax fraud in Spain - but the Manchester United forward will avoid serving any jail time.

Soccer • 07 Feb 18

Paul Pogba was dropped to the bench for United's clash with Huddersfield

Pogba faces a fight to keep United place, says Dunphy

Eamon Dunphy believes that Paul Pogba has a major fight on his hands to keep his place in the Manchester United team following the arrival of Alexis Sanchez.

Soccer • 06 Feb 18

Sanchez on the mark as United see off Terriers

Alexis Sanchez's first goal for Manchester United wrapped up victory against Huddersfield on a day when the clubs came together to remember those who lost their lives in the Munich air disaster.

Soccer • 03 Feb 18

Mourinho impressed with 'tough guy' debutant Sanchez

Jose Mourinho hailed "tough guy" Alexis Sanchez for keeping his head amid Yeovil's tactics to lay on two assists in his Manchester United debut.

Soccer • 27 Jan 18

FA Cup wrap: Sanchez shines in Manchester United stroll

Manchester United eased past League Two Yeovil, while Sheffield Wednesday joined them in the fifth round with a comfortable defeat of Reading.

Soccer • 26 Jan 18

Alexis Sanchez could not be found, say the papers in England

Wenger admits fault for Sanchez's missed test

Arsene Wenger admitted Arsenal were at fault for Alexis Sanchez reportedly missing a drugs test as he completed his move to Manchester United.

Soccer • 26 Jan 18

Jose Mourinho pipped Pep Guardiola to the signature of Alexis Sanchez after Man City pulled out of the race to sign the Chilean

Mourinho accuses City of sour grapes over Sanchez deal

Jose Mourinho has accused Manchester City of sour grapes over their failed pursuit of Alexis Sanchez by likening Manchester United's new recruit to an orange at the top of a tree.

Soccer • 26 Jan 18

Alexis Sanchez completed his £35m move to Old Trafford earlier this week

Man United ready to unleash Sanchez against Yeovil

Alexis Sanchez's Manchester United debut could come in Somerset after Jose Mourinho confirmed the man he rates as "one of the best attacking players in the world" will be in his squad to face Yeovil.

Soccer • 25 Jan 18

Arsene Wenger will now look to win the only domestic trophy that has eluded him

Wenger hails response to 'uncertainty' in dressing room

Arsene Wenger believes removing the uncertainty over the future of Alexis Sanchez allowed his Arsenal side to show their best and see off Chelsea to secure a place in the Carabao Cup final.

Soccer • 25 Jan 18

Alexis Sanchez is expected to undergo a medical at Old Trafford on Monday

Sanchez boards jet as United move edges ever closer

Alexis Sanchez's move to Manchester United is inching closer after the Chilean posted video on Instagram of him boarding a private jet.

Soccer • 21 Jan 18

Sanchez did not attend Arsenal's clash against Crystal Palace.

Mourinho expects Sanchez will sign for United soon

Jose Mourinho expects Manchester United will soon sign Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez after he missed the Gunners' win over Crystal Palace to travel north to discuss the switch.

Soccer • 20 Jan 18

Mourinho insists he is relaxed over a proposed deal for Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez that could see midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan move in the opposite direction.

'It's not done' - Mourinho calm over Sanchez transfer

Jose Mourinho claims he is calm over Alexis Sanchez's proposed move to Manchester United and confirmed Henrikh Mkhitaryan will not feature at Burnley while negotiations continue.

Soccer • 19 Jan 18

Want-away Gunners striker Alexis Sanchez

Sanchez deal could cost United more than €170m in total

Alexis Sanchez will become Manchester United's highest-paid player if his move from Arsenal goes through after agreeing personal terms.

Soccer • 18 Jan 18