Number seven is usually termed as an auspicious number but for a few years now, that hasn’t been the case with Manchester United.  At least after Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure from the club. The Red Devils are currently on the verge of bidding adieu to Alexis Sanchez who will join Inter Milan. In the span of a year, Sanchez has netted only three goals. Now, this was not exactly the kind of performance that the fans would have expected only because Sanchez was extremely good while he was at Arsenal. Alexis Sanchez Transfer News: Manchester United Forward Plays Friendly Behind Closed Doors Ahead of Proposed Loan Move to Inter Milan.

However, since the past 10 years i.e. after Ronaldo quitting United the players with jersey number seven have scored only 14 goals since 2009. The number comes to 1.4 goals per season. It was David Beckham who had worn number seven while his stint with the Red Devils. Ronaldo stepped into his shoes in 2003 and was blazing guns for the team.

Talking about Sanchez, he has managed to score only three Premier League goals since 2018. Michael Owen was the one who donned the jersey for about three years and scored five goals.  Antonio Valencia’s stint with Manchester United for a year and he could only make one goal in the entire season. Angel Di Maria stayed with the club for a year and could net three goals. Memphis Depay was with the club for about a couple of years and netted only two goals. For now, the team has played three games in the Premier League 2019 and have faced one win, a loss and a draw.

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