Alexis Sanchez: Man United have to win everything

Alexis Sanchez has explained why he left Arsenal for Manchester United, saying his new club is “the biggest club in England”.

He describes Arsenal as a “huge club” but is clearly relishing the added pressure of playing for United.

He swapped clubs with Henrikh Mkhitaryan in January and marked his Premier League home debut with a goal against Huddersfield.

United travel to Newcastle this weekend and the Chilean has been explaining his decision.

“I think that Manchester United, since I was young – and I’m not just saying this because I’m here, I’m an honest guy and I never lie – I think it’s the biggest club in England. That’s what I think,” Sanchez told Thierry Henry on Sky Sports.

“There are lots of big clubs, and having played for Arsenal, they are also one of them. It’s a huge club and I was there.

“But coming here, looking at the badge, I think United have to win everything because it’s such a big club. The club crest says it all.

“I came here to win [things]. I left Arsenal because I wanted to develop and learn as a player and get to experience a new club.

“Manchester United are a huge club on the global stage. I came here to win everything. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have come here.”