Alexis Sanchez inspired by the Ole effect

Alexis Sanchez used this 3-1 FA Cup victory to mark his return as an influential footballer and become the latest player to experience a rejuvenation under interim Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Almost one year to the day after the Chilean slunk out of Arsenal a faded hero, he was back in north London for the first time and capped a rare start for United with an even rarer goal that made this eighth consecutive win for the Norwegian coach a reality.