Alexis says that Arsenal’s positive attitude was the key to their FA Cup quarter-final victory at Old Trafford.
The Gunners secured a famous result against Manchester United thanks to goals from Nacho Monreal and Danny Welbeck.
Alexis believes Monday's result shows the importance of approaching matches with the right mentality.
"We never put our heads down against a top club like Manchester United and that attitude gave us the victory"
Alexis Sanchez
“It was a very physically demanding game, a box to box one,” he told Arsenal Player. “I got back home both happy and exhausted.
“The team played the game with a great attitude and with a genuine spirit to win it from the very first minute. We never put our heads down against a top club like Manchester United and that attitude gave us the victory.
“We also played like that at Manchester City [in January]. We showed a great winning mentality that day. If we add that to the very talented squad we have, we will be able to beat anyone.
“It’s all down to us. If we want to stay in the top four or climb some places in the table we must maintain the winning mentality. I always say that mentality is a crucial aspect in a football environment. If a footballer goes on the pitch with the right mentality he will perform well.”
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