Struggling Sanchez facing fight to justify United investment


Soccer Football - FA Cup Final - Chelsea vs Manchester United - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - May 19, 2018 Manchester United's Alexis Sanchez in action with Chelsea's Antonio Rudiger Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith

(Reuters) - Manchester United forward Alexis Sanchez struggled to make an impact in his side's FA Cup final defeat by Chelsea and the Chilean is now facing a crucial period to justify his big-money wages at Old Trafford.

There was much excitement at United upon the signing of Sanchez from Arsenal in January in a straight swap involving midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan. Fans were especially delighted to have seemingly got one over on rivals Manchester City, who had previously bid for the forward.

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