When Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho signed Alexis Sanchez last January, he was taking a risk.
Not just because of the huge amount of money the Chile international was to pocket as part of his switch from Arsenal, but also because Mourinho has always held reservations about integrating an elite player midway through a season.
Nine months on from Sanchez's transfer, it would be fair to conclude it has not yet been a success—but Saturday's winning goal against Newcastle United may yet prove to be a catalyst for better days.
Visa issues and a lack of team harmony are just two areas of frustration that have held him back since the move to Manchester.