Manchester United vs Newcastle United (3-2) : Five key takeaways

Manchester United v Newcastle United - Premier League
Manchester United v Newcastle United - Premier League

#4 Alexis Sanchez' long-awaited return to form

Manchester United v Newcastle United - Premier League
Alexis Sanchez

He's back and there would not be a better moment to announce your comeback to form. Alexis Sanchez made a statement on his return to the squad after missing out the last match against West Ham United.

With the hopes of winning everything the former Arsenal standout transferred to Manchester United, however, due to the number of options given to Mourinho upon the arrival of Romelu Lukaku and the existence of Marcus Rashford and Pogba, Sanchez saw himself spend much of the time at the bench rather than in the starting line-up.

But, with his goal against Newcastle United on the 90th minute, it was the most natural way of proving your worth for your club. His match-winning goal saw him score his third stoppage-time goal in the premier league.

It's been a long time since Sanchez last scored in the premiership but what he's done against Newcastle United could stir up a possible comeback of form for the Chilean. The last time Sanchez scored in the PL it was back in March 31st of 2018 against Swansea.

If he can make his way back into Mourinho's starting line-up, who knows what could Alexis do? United might've signed the other Alexis Sanchez, there's no doubt the real one is on his way back.

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