Danny Welbeck has played with some top strikers in his career after long spells with Manchester United and Arsenal, but the 34-year-old - who now turns out for Brighton - has snubbed Cristiano Ronaldo

Brighton star Danny Welbeck named former Arsenal player as his best-ever strike partner as he snubbed Cristiano Ronaldo.

Former Manchester United and Arsenal striker Danny Welbeck has picked Alexis Sanchez over Cristiano Ronaldo as his favorite partner in the striking zone.

Thomas Tuchel has been urged to recall a former Manchester United and Arsenal striker when he names his first England squad. Tuchel’s first squad as England manager will be confirmed next week ahead of World Cup qualifying games against Albania and Latvia later in the month.

Welbeck toyed with the idea of picking Cristiano Ronaldo, but, ultimately he chose Alexis Sanchez as his ultimate strike partner from his career. Indeed, Welbeck says he had an incredible connection with Sanchez and he really enjoyed playing with the £32m man at Arsenal.

Arsenal fans are convinced that Danny Welbeck would still be starting for after he scored the winning goal for Brighton against Newcastle.

The veteran forward is now Brighton's joint-top scorer in the Premier League and he remains a cherished figure at the Amex Stadium

Two-time FA Cup winner with Arsenal Danny Welbeck says his Brighton side have a "great opportunity" to reach the quarter-final of the competition when they travel to Newcastle on Sunday in the fifth round.

Liverpool opened up a 16-point lead at the summit of English football on Saturday after coming from behind to beat Southampton at Anfield. Arsenal have two games in hand over Arne Slot’s side and head to Old Trafford on Sunday to take on Manchester United.

Brighton striker Danny Welbeck's extra-time winner over Newcastle continues his fine late-career form in Sussex.

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Danny Welbeck has snubbed Cristiano Ronaldo and named a former Arsenal hero as the best striker he has ever played with. The 33-year-old is currently enjoying a new lease of life at Brighton where his form has been so good that he has been tipped to make a surprise return to the England squad.