Player of the Week - Alexis Sanchez
Player of the Week - Alexis Sanchez
Sanchez helps Arsenal win the Cup!
Arsenal beat Aston Villa 4-0 to retain the FA Cup they won last year. The Gunners have now won the oldest football competition in the world a record 12 times! Alexis Sanchez was the star performer and scored one of the greatest goals in recent FA Cup history. Theo Walcott gave Arsenal the lead in the 40th minute with a fantastic volley and in the second half there was only one team that was going to win the trophy. Sanchez's moment arrived five minutes into the second half. The Chilean forward hit the ball from 20 metres with amazing power and the ball swerved so much it gave the Villa goalkeeper no chance. Per Mertescaker headed Arsenal further in front and the substitute, Olivier Giroud, scored the fourth goal in injury time and the final result was a fair reflection of Arsenal's dominance.
"So happy to lift my first FA Cup. Come on Gunners!" Alexis Sanchez.
Is Sanchez Arsenal's best ever signing?
Arsenal made their first major summer signing of 2014, with the addition of Chilean international, Alexis Sanchez, who they bought from FC Barcelona for a reported fee of between £30 and £35 million. The forward became the second most expensive signing in Arsenal's history, after the signing of Mesut Özil in 2013, and has added more firepower to Arsenal's squad. The Chilean arrived in London after a successful World Cup campaign, where he scored 2 goals and was unlucky to see his Chilean team lose to the hosts, Brazil, in a penalty shoot-out. In his first season with the Gunners, Sanchez was named in the PFA team of the Year and named Arsenal's Player of the Year.
"I want Alexis to have a good holiday now." Arsene Wenger talking about Alexis Sanchez after the FA Cup Final.
What do we know about Sanchez?
Alexis Alejandro Sanchez Sanchez was born in December 1988, and is from a small city called Tocapilla in the North East of Chile. His first major club was Cobreloa in Chile. After only 1 season with Cobreloa, Italian club, Udinese bought him and sent him on loan to top Chilean club, Colo-Colo, where he won the Chilean Championship. The following season, he was sent out on loan again, this time to Argentinian giants, River Plate. Again he helped his team win the league. In 2008, Sanchez moved to Italy and had three successful seasons with Udinese before moving to Spain to play for FC Barcelona. During his 3 seasons with Barcelona, Sanchez won 6 Spanish and international trophies and scored 39 La Liga goals in only 88 appearances. One of the highlights of his time with the Catalan team was scoring the winner against Real Madrid (2-1) in October 2013.
"He has consistently produced top-quality performances at the highest level for a number of seasons now and we are all excited to see him in the Arsenal squad". Arsene Wenger
Why did Sanchez choose Arsenal?
Sanchez has spoken about why he's joined Arsenal, and there are a number of reasons. Some of those reasons include Arsenal's style of play and the manager, Arsene Wenger. Sanchez has said, "Arsene Wenger's style of play is the sort of style the Chilean national team has, so I am used to it." Sanchez has also said, "Arsenal play very well, which fits my style." Another reason is his teammates and winning trophies, he says, "With Özil in the team, Arsenal was close to winning the title and I hope we can win as many titles as possible." Sanchez is happy to be at Arsenal, and his new teammates are also happy to have him at the club, Arsenal forward, Theo Walcott, has said, "I cannot wait to play with him, I am really looking forward to it."
"I’m so happy to be joining Arsenal, a club which has a great manager, a fantastic squad of players, huge support around the world and a great stadium in London." Alexis Sanchez
What do we think?
Sanchez has scored goals in four different countries and won league titles in three of those countries (Chile, Argentina and Spain). Sanchez has scored plenty of goals in the Premier League, helped Arseanl win the FA Cup and has been very exciting to watch. With other forward players, such as Theo Walcott, Mesut Özil, Olivier Giroud, Santi Cazorla and Aaron Ramsey, Arsenal have played some fantastic attacking football this season. Will it be enough to win the Premier League next season? We will have to wait and see!
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Did you know......?
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Alexis Sanchez wasn't the first player from Chile to score a goal in the FA Cup final. George Robledo scored for Newcastle in 1952!
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Sanchez never goes anywhere without his two dogs called Atom and Humber. He takes them on holiday and has even taken them to training!
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Sanchez is normally known by his first name, Alexis, which you will see on the back of his shirt.
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Alexis was the youngest-ever Chilean international, he was just 17 years old.
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His first club, Cobreloa, is based in Calama, one of the world's driest cities, with only about 8 cms of rain per year!
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Has Alexis Sanchez been a good signing for Arsenal?
Was he the best new player in the Premier League last season?
Are Arsenal a 'cup team' or can they win the Premier League next season?
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11/11/2022
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As far I see, transferring a player with high fee than other players is negatively affecting team order.
11/11/2022 17:13
Tottenham Hotspur
5555
As far I see, transferring a player with high fee than other players is negatively affecting team order.
07/07/2021
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He certainly was, at that time, a good adiction to Arsenal's squad.
As the years goes by, The Gunners are keeping themselves more and more used to win Cup titles, but there's still a large time that they doesn't win the Premier League.
07/07/2021 18:40
Arsenal
1512
He certainly was, at that time, a good adiction to Arsenal's squad.
As the years goes by, The Gunners are keeping themselves more and more used to win Cup titles, but there's still a large time that they doesn't win the Premier League.
07/04/2021
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- Of course yes, Alexis was an absolutely fantastic signing for Arsenal.
- He was one of the best.
- they loss it !
07/04/2021 12:27
Arsenal
438
- Of course yes, Alexis was an absolutely fantastic signing for Arsenal.
- He was one of the best.
- they loss it !
20/09/2020
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Arsenal are a cup team for sure.
20/09/2020 23:00
Liverpool
6570
Arsenal are a cup team for sure.
22/06/2020
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Arsenal is not good enough to win the Premier League under the current conditions.
22/06/2020 17:19
Manchester United
6536
Arsenal is not good enough to win the Premier League under the current conditions.
22/06/2020
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He had been an incredible signing for Arsenal before he left to Manchester United.
22/06/2020 17:18
Manchester United
6536
He had been an incredible signing for Arsenal before he left to Manchester United.
25/03/2019
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The signing bore fruits.
25/03/2019 16:45
Chelsea
1749
The signing bore fruits.
27/02/2019
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Has Alexis Sanchez been a good signing for Arsenal?
Yes, Alexis is not a good signing he is an absolutely fantastic signing for Arsenal.
Was he the best new player in the Premier League last season? Alexis Sanchez.
Are Arsenal a 'cup team' or can they win the Premier League next season? I think yes, Arsenal can win the PL next season.
27/02/2019 17:48
Arsenal
112
Has Alexis Sanchez been a good signing for Arsenal?
Yes, Alexis is not a good signing he is an absolutely fantastic signing for Arsenal.
Was he the best new player in the Premier League last season? Alexis Sanchez.
Are Arsenal a 'cup team' or can they win the Premier League next season? I think yes, Arsenal can win the PL next season.
19/11/2017
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Alexis play very well. :)
19/11/2017 13:21
Manchester United
180
Alexis play very well. :)
19/07/2016
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Arsenal has a great chance to win
19/07/2016 15:09
Manchester City
1734
Arsenal has a great chance to win
19/07/2016
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it was a great chance
19/07/2016 15:08
Manchester City
1734
it was a great chance
12/03/2016
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Yes,I believe he will be very succesfull.
He wasn't best player but he was one of them.
12/03/2016 16:59
Leicester City
1761
Yes,I believe he will be very succesfull.
He wasn't best player but he was one of them.
12/01/2016
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He is one of the best player in the BPL.
12/01/2016 17:35
Liverpool
3705
He is one of the best player in the BPL.
05/12/2015
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Signing Alexis was the best move that Wenger made. I wish they signed another Chilean- Vidal. They already know each other so it would be a great thing. Still, wishes are one thing and reality another.
05/12/2015 19:59
Arsenal
3557
Signing Alexis was the best move that Wenger made. I wish they signed another Chilean- Vidal. They already know each other so it would be a great thing. Still, wishes are one thing and reality another.
03/12/2015
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Real Gunner, Fabulous player
03/12/2015 14:13
Arsenal
254
Real Gunner, Fabulous player
29/11/2015
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Obviousely is the best signing ever for Wenger's team
Yes. Was the best new player last season
Unfortunately are still a 'cup team' at least for this season. Maybe next season will beat the 'giants' like Man.Utd and City
29/11/2015 14:00
Arsenal
128
Obviousely is the best signing ever for Wenger's team
Yes. Was the best new player last season
Unfortunately are still a 'cup team' at least for this season. Maybe next season will beat the 'giants' like Man.Utd and City
23/11/2015
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A very good signing for Arsenal. I think Alexis will play a decisive role in wining the title this season.
23/11/2015 11:37
Arsenal
2453
A very good signing for Arsenal. I think Alexis will play a decisive role in wining the title this season.
20/11/2015
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Absolutely a very nice signing, this season Arsenal can win premier league.
20/11/2015 07:04
Arsenal
2320
Absolutely a very nice signing, this season Arsenal can win premier league.
03/11/2015
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Arsenal is a cup team. They can win the PL again, we all believe it's possible.
03/11/2015 16:07
Arsenal
3557
Arsenal is a cup team. They can win the PL again, we all believe it's possible.
23/11/2015
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Totally agree, fellow!
23/11/2015 11:36
Arsenal
2453
Totally agree, fellow!
17/10/2015
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he is very good palayer
17/10/2015 18:31
Manchester City
24
he is very good palayer
16/10/2015
points
I like this player
16/10/2015 20:51
Manchester United
289
I like this player
28/09/2015
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It's a good signing for arsenal in one case , if Alexis plays as the same performance as he played in Barcelona.
They are only a cup team , and not any cup just the fa or carling cup not the champions league cup because they aren't good enough to beat the all strong European strong teams .
28/09/2015 08:47
Chelsea
1814
It's a good signing for arsenal in one case , if Alexis plays as the same performance as he played in Barcelona.
They are only a cup team , and not any cup just the fa or carling cup not the champions league cup because they aren't good enough to beat the all strong European strong teams .
16/11/2014
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Alexis is great signing for Arsenal. He can score goals and assist. He is fast, have good shoot, nice pass and have excellent skills.
In this part of Premier League he is the best player in Arsenal.
During this year Premier League season Alexis is on the first position with Aguero with 79 points in Fantasy Premier League (he score 8 goals and have 2 assists).
Great player and goal machine- Alexis Sanchez.
16/11/2014 13:50
West Ham United
538
Alexis is great signing for Arsenal. He can score goals and assist. He is fast, have good shoot, nice pass and have excellent skills.
In this part of Premier League he is the best player in Arsenal.
During this year Premier League season Alexis is on the first position with Aguero with 79 points in Fantasy Premier League (he score 8 goals and have 2 assists).
Great player and goal machine- Alexis Sanchez.
16/11/2014
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Do you have Alexis and Aguero in your fantasy football team? Rich - The Premier Skills English Team
16/11/2014 22:20
Liverpool
594
Do you have Alexis and Aguero in your fantasy football team? Rich - The Premier Skills English Team
17/11/2014
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I haven't Alexis and Aguero in my fantasy Premier League squad, on my regret. Do you play Fantasy Premier League?
17/11/2014 12:25
West Ham United
538
I haven't Alexis and Aguero in my fantasy Premier League squad, on my regret. Do you play Fantasy Premier League?
18/11/2014
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What do you think of my team? Goalkeeper - De Gea (Man Utd); Defenders - Lovren (Liverpool), Vlaar (Aston Villa), Terry (Chelsea), Clyne (Southampton); Midfielders: Sanchez (Arsenal), Hazard (Chelsea), Sigurdsson (Swansea City), Sissoko (Newcastle); Forwards: Aguero (Man City) and Sakho (West Ham).
18/11/2014 08:29
Liverpool
594
What do you think of my team? Goalkeeper - De Gea (Man Utd); Defenders - Lovren (Liverpool), Vlaar (Aston Villa), Terry (Chelsea), Clyne (Southampton); Midfielders: Sanchez (Arsenal), Hazard (Chelsea), Sigurdsson (Swansea City), Sissoko (Newcastle); Forwards: Aguero (Man City) and Sakho (West Ham).
18/11/2014
points
You have extra team, good selected.
Also, your player have good price now and you can made good combination whit them.
18/11/2014 14:38
West Ham United
538
You have extra team, good selected.
Also, your player have good price now and you can made good combination whit them.
18/11/2014
points
I think the team is pretty good but I wish my defenders would score a few more goals.
18/11/2014 16:53
Liverpool
594
I think the team is pretty good but I wish my defenders would score a few more goals.
19/11/2014
points
Clyne is on the second position on defenders list.
I have big problems with my team for the Gameweek 12: I have 3 doubtfoul players and 1 player is injured.
In my opinion, you can sold Lovren and with that monay you can bay Jagielka or Janmaat (both of them are in good form).
19/11/2014 09:22
West Ham United
538
Clyne is on the second position on defenders list.
I have big problems with my team for the Gameweek 12: I have 3 doubtfoul players and 1 player is injured.
In my opinion, you can sold Lovren and with that monay you can bay Jagielka or Janmaat (both of them are in good form).
24/07/2014
points
Can't wait to see PL :)
24/07/2014 19:30
Chelsea
0
Can't wait to see PL :)
23/07/2014
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At last .. i'm glad to be the first one to comment on this article
and i thinks is fantastic transfer he'll be more useful than Ozil to the team and for sure will score plenty goal and perhaps will be top scorer of the league .
23/07/2014 14:22
Manchester United
1
At last .. i'm glad to be the first one to comment on this article
and i thinks is fantastic transfer he'll be more useful than Ozil to the team and for sure will score plenty goal and perhaps will be top scorer of the league .