Alexis Sanchez arrival fires up instinctive Anthony Martial

Burnley 0 - Man United 1: Before Alexis Sanchez has even set foot on the hallowed Old Trafford turf, the Chile international forward appears to have had an impact on Manchester United and their bid to pose a long-term challenge to Manchester City.

The Arsenal striker’s move to United, with Henrikh Mkhitaryan making the opposite journey, has coincided with United’s French forward Anthony Martial starting 2018 with his richest run of form since signing from Monaco for £36 million (€40m) two and a half years ago.

His winning goal at Turf Moor on Saturday was another magnificent, instinctive finish and meant he has scored in three straight league games for the first time in his United career.