Alexis Sanchez has been superb for Arsenal in recent weeks.
Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez has been instrumental behind their recent form, and scored a superb goal at the weekend against Sunderland.
Sanchez has flourished playing up front for the Gunners, and has six Premier League goals to his name already.
Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez
Pundit Garth Crooks selected him in his Team of the Weekend for BBC Sport after his performance in the 4-1 win, and likened him to former Liverpool striker Luis Suarez.
He said: “To turn Alexis Sanchez into the main striker in the Arsenal line-up in the absence of Olivier Giroud was a masterstroke by manager Arsene Wenger.
“Theo Walcott tried it and didn’t even come close to convincing anyone that he could do that job, but Sanchez looks Luis Suarez-esque. What’s more, Sanchez could have the same impact on Arsenal as Suarez had on Liverpool.”
Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez in action
Sanchez is in his third season at Arsenal after signing in the summer of 2014, and has one FA Cup winner’s medal to his name so far.
Last season his side finished second in the Premier League, matching the highest placing Suarez managed as a Liverpool player, but Sanchez appears determined to go one better this season.
Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez celebrates scoring their first goal
The title race appears wide open, and Arsenal are in outstanding form with seven wins from their last eight Premier League matches.
Sanchez has a long way to go to match Suarez’s individual feats. In his final season at Anfield he netted 31 league goals. The Chilean’s highest tally for the Gunners is 16.
Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez and manager Arsene Wenger
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