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Man Utd news LIVE: Solskjaer press conference after Arsenal FA Cup win, Alexis Sanchez watch, transfer rumours

Alexis Sanchez scored on his return to the Emirates Stadium as Manchester United saw off Arsenal to reach the fifth round of the FA Cup and extend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's winning start.

The two most successful sides in the competition's history played out an entertaining Friday night game as United secured a 3-1 win an an eighth straight victory for interim manger Solskjaer.

Sanchez and Jesse Lingard had set the visitors on course for victory before Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang pulled a goal back for the Gunners, only for substitute Anthony Martial to wrap up a comfortable win with a late strike.

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Man Utd team news and injury, suspension list

Alexis Sanchez has been named in Manchester United's starting XI for tonight's FA Cup clash with Arsenal.

He starts for just the second time under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, returning to the Emirates for the first time since leaving the club for Old Trafford last year.

Romelu Lukaku also comes into the United attack alongside Jesse Lingard with Marcus Rashford dropping out. Anthony Martial is among the subs.

Sergio Romero meanwhile starts in goal for United with David de Gea rested.

Man Utd XI: Romero, Young, Lindelof, Bailly, Shaw; Herrera, Matic, Pogba; Lingard, Lukaku, Sanchez

Subs: Grant, Dalot, Jones, Fred, Mata, Martial, Rashford

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