5 repercussions for Arsenal and Arsene Wenger should Alexis Sanchez leave for Manchester City

Modified Jul 01, 2017 16:19 GMT

LONDON - SEPTEMBER 27: Arsene Wenger, manager of Arsenal, looks dejected as he watches his team lose during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Hull City at the Emirates Stadium on September 27, 2008 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) — *Arsenal finished 18 points behind Chelsea last season*

#2 Impossible to replace Alexis

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 16: Alexis Sanchez of Arsenal celebrates scoring his sides first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Sunderland at Emirates Stadium on May 16, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) — *Alexis Sánchez contributed to 44 goals in 2016/17*

How on earth do you go about replacing Alexis Sánchez? In 103 Premier League appearances, the Chilean scored 53 goals, that’s just over one in two games. In world football, there aren’t many wingers that can produce such an output in the most difficult league in the world.

After arriving from Barcelona for £35m, many labelled the 28-year old a top club reject. Fast forward three years and he’s just had one of the best seasons in Premier League history. He was the first player in 2017 to reach double digits in both goals (24) and assists (10).

On top of that, he scored 15 away goals in the league, only one player (Kevin Phillips, 16) in the history of the Premier League history has scored more away goals in a single campaign.

Edited by Staff Editor