Arsenal continued their fine Premier League form at the weekend with a 4-1 win over David Moyes’ struggling Sunderland side.
The win, which came courtesy of a quickfire Gunners treble in the second half, after Jermain Defoe cancelled out Alexis Sanchez’ opener from the spot in the first half.
The topflight tie was significant for a number of reasons. Firstly, having dominated the game but not found another goal after the Black Cats equalised, an Arsenal side of the past few seasons may have crumbled and not had the composure to breakthrough.
However, another from Sanchez – we’ll get to that – and a brace from Oliver Giroud showed the progression this side has made.
The double from Giroud is another key factor, two goals straight off the bench will be a huge confidence boost for the Frenchman, who will come in handy if he can stay in form, both in the league and in Europe.
Finally, that man, Alexis Sanchez bagged a brace and simultaneously reached the landmark of 50 goals for Arsenal, in just 106 games, and he received heaps of praise on Twitter from fans…
Alexis Sanchez's numbers at Arsenal:
106 games.
50 goals.
29 assist.
Incredible player. pic.twitter.com/evZwwp60gZ— Mateusz (@afc_Mat) October 29, 2016
Alexis Sanchez at @FCBarcelona:
141 Games
47 Goals
27 AssistsAlexis Sanchez at @Arsenal:
106 Games
50 Goals
29 AssistsUnreal player
Sanchez has 50 goals after 106 games, just 2 more games than Henry at same stage. That's crazy good.
— ㅤㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ (@WengerTactic) October 30, 2016
Alexis Sánchez: 50 goals in 106 matches.
Thierry Henry: 50 goals in 104 matches.#Arsenal pic.twitter.com/mDhdGPzbix
— Arsenal Related ⚽
Alexis Sánchez at Arsenal…
106 games
50 goals50 club goals:
Eden Hazard: 196 games.
Alexis Sanchez: 107 games.— The 12th