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Man Utd news: Alexis Sanchez and Romelu Lukaku excite me for one reason - Young
ASHLEY YOUNG believes Alexis Sanchez and Romelu Lukaku have the makings of a fine partnership at Manchester United.
Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez have linked up well so far
Lukaku grabbed a double as Manchester United booked their place in the FA Cup quarter-finals with 2-0 a win away to Huddersfield on Saturday.
His second strike was eye catching as he broke clear of the Huddersfield defence after latching onto a Sanchez pass before tucking the ball beyond Jonas Lossl.
Lukaku then pointed to his Chilean team-mate to acknowledge his role in the goal.
And Young believes the combinations between the pair could ensure a fruitful partnership.
“When you have a striker scoring goals...his hold-up play, his all round game was fantastic and he's done that all throughout the season," he said.
Ashley Young likes the look of Alexis Sanchez and Romelu Lukaku
They're picking each other out and they have worked well together so far
“He's getting goals and to get two today was brilliant for him.
“When you've got someone who can hold up the ball like he can and get in the box it's fantastic.
"You can see the combinations between them.
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“Alexis comes inside and Rom's seen him and picked him up as well and they're picking each other out and they have worked well together so far."
United have a pivotal week ahead of them, as they travel to take on Sevilla in the first leg of their last-16 Champions League tomorrow (7.45pm) before facing Chelsea on Sunday at home (2.05pm).
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