Thursday, 25 January 2018

SANCHEZ SET TO MAKE DEBUT VERSUS GLOVERS

After following the footsteps of Frank Stapleton and Robin Van Persie by moving from Arsenal to Manchester United, Alexi Sanchez is set to make his debut for the Red Devils against Yeovil Town in the FA Cup fourth round.

As the Chilean forward wasn't selected in the Gunners' third round exit at the hands of Nottingham Forest, so therefore United manager Jose Mourinho is free to select him in his actual line-up.

In addition to this, the match will also mark a milestone for Mourinho, who will be taking charge of the Red Devils for the 100th time and is set to name a strong side to line to take to the field at Huish Park.

Mourinho, who recently signed a new contract to stay at Old Trafford, has said that he will also rest a few players. However, he will no doubt be mindful of the Red Devils' defeat in the Quarter finals of the Carabao Cup to Bristol City who, of course, are managed by former Yeovil midfielder Lee Johnson and one-time teammate of current Glovers boss Darren Way.

One player who definitely be involved on the night is Yeovil winger, and lifelong United fan, Otis Khan who will be starting a five-match ban for a red card that received in the Glovers' recent defeat to Chesterfield.

It will also be the fourth time that the two sides have faced each other in the competition and the second meeting in the past three seasons, so it could either be a debut to remember for Sanchez or one to forget.

Manchester United have won all three of those previous encounters with a 13-0 aggregate, so if the Glovers - who are the lowest ranked side left in the competition this season - manage to score a goal it will be an important first for the club.