FA Cup 2016/17: Southampton 0-5 Arsenal, 5 Talking Points

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28:  Theo Walcott of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his sides third goal during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Southampton and Arsenal at St Mary's Stadium on January 28, 2017 in Southampton, England.  (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
Theo Walcott’s hat-trick helped Arsenal ease past Southampton

#3 Alexis Sanchez makes merry in a game of men vs boys

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Alexis Sanchez of Arsenal challenges for the ball with Sam McQueen (L) of Southampton during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Southampton and Arsenal at St Mary's Stadium on January 28, 2017 in Southampton, England.  (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)
Sanchez was unstoppable as a second half substitute

Coming on as a 64th-minute sub, Sanchez barely put a foot wrong and was a real thorn in the side of Southampton’s defence. They barely managed to take the ball off him, let alone deal with his pace, and he bagged two assists – both for Walcott.

More experienced defenders have struggled to contain Sanchez this season, and one can only feel for the young Saints back-line that were tasked with guarding against his fresh legs in the second half.

It will have done his confidence and Arsenal’s a world of good, an emphatic way to bounce back from the nail-biter against Burnley and Arsene Wenger’s touchline ban.

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