Danny Welbeck returns to Old Trafford: Former Manchester United players haven't fared so well on return to old stomping ground
GALLERY: In the last 15 years high-profile players sold by Manchester United have generally finished on the losing side
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Danny Welbeck returns to Old Trafford to night to play on his former stomping ground for new club Arsenal.
But looking at other high-profile players who have left Manchester United for pastures new, fans of the Gunners may be disappointed to learn that returning players tend to struggle at their former home.
Although they were heroes in the red of Manchester United, the likes of David Beckham, Andy Cole and Teddy Sheringham struggled to make any kind of impact on the pitch, although they were warmly received by the 75,000 inside the ground.
Looking at some of the major players sold by Manchester United since the turn of the century, few have managed to make return to the ground and make a major impact.
In fact, the only player to score and be on the winning side was the one player Manchester United would have been desperate to keep – Cristiano Ronaldo.
Scroll through the gallery to see how a few of these players have fared at Old Trafford over the last 15 years:
Perhaps the away dressing room at Old Trafford is not so comfortable.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments