Crystal Palace 2-3 Arsenal: 5 talking points

#1 Alexis Sánchez silences the doubters

Crystal Palace v Arsenal - Premier League

So as a world-class forward what do you do when your team is drawing to a mid-table side? Score 2 goals in 4 minutes to give your side all three points. A lot has been said about Alexis Sánchez’s attitude on the pitch and commitment off of it, but he once again proved them wrong. Seven goals and three assists in 15 league starts suggest that Alexis will be world class at whatever club he goes to.

Some even try to discredit his productivity by highlighting his tendency to give the ball away. Last night, the Chilean was dispossessed 7 times and misplaced 9 passes, but regardless, he still scored 2 goals, created 2 chances, completed 5 successful take-ons and attempted 3 tackles. His attitude was perfect, and he had the skill and ability to match once again.