Arsenal vs Manchester United: Alexis Sanchez Reveals Favourite Team Ahead of Crunch Arteta vs ten Hag Tie

• Alexis Sanchez has revealed his loyalties ahead of the Arsenal vs Manchester United game
• Sanchez played for both clubs but it is at the Emirates Stadium where he enjoyed successes
• The Gunners face the Red Devils with this season's Premier League title race in the balance

Former Premier League star, Alexis Sanchez has sent a clear and direct message of support to Arsenal ahead of their game against Manchester United on January 22.

The Gunners will welcome the Red Devils at the Emirates Stadium, looking to extend their dominance at the top of the table. Man United meanwhile, will be hoping to get a foothold in the title race.

The Gunners have lost only to Erik ten Hag's men this season, and will be wary of facing a side on the rise despite the shaky draw against Crystal Palace.

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Ahead of the game, former Manchester United and Arsenal player, Sanchez has voiced his support for the latter.

Who did Sanchez play for?

Sanchez played for Arsenal between the years of 2014 and 2018, before ditching them and joining Man United. It was a transfer he reportedly instantly regretted, as he went on to flop at Old Trafford before being released to Inter Milan.

Arsenal reposted a video of a past goal Sanchez scored against Manchester United, to which the Chilean responded:

"You remembered me. I will never forget you too. You will always be in my heart, you were my first family in England, and everyone took good care of me, especially the fans! all the best gunners!!"

The 34-year-old is now on the books of French club Marseille, where he has scored 6 goals.

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Arsenal vs United: key factors

Sports Brief also reported on the key elements expected to come into play, ahead of the crunch EPL clash between Arsenal and Man United.

The Gunners are playing some of their best football in years under Mikel Arteta, while the Red Devils are on the rise after a slump in recent times.

Ahead of the game, Sports Brief looked at the places where the all-important Premier League tie would be won or lost at the Emirates Stadium.