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HOME 2015 AFCON EPL NPFL COMPETITIONS LIVE TRANSFERS FEATURES BET VIDEO Ozil finally returns but Alexis remains king of Arsenal Getty Images Next Previous 0 Jan 11, 2015 18:25:00 COMMENT: Arsenal finished the game with the returning German playmaker and Theo Walcott on the pitch, but the in-form Chilean was once again the standout star against Stoke BET = MNC 17.5$ DRAW 37.5$ ARS 45$ By Greg Stobart at Emirates Stadium The only smoke this week came from the back of Alexis Sanchez’s jet-heeled boots. As Arsenal moved within striking distance of a place in the top four with this 3-0 victory over Stoke, Alexis took his breathtaking season to a new level on Sunday. The build-up to this game was dominated by stories of Wojciech Szczesny’s cheeky cigarette after a defeat to Southampton in Arsenal’s last league outing. The goalkeeper paid the price as he was dropped for David Ospina. But Ospina had so little to do he might as well have sat back, smoked a cigar and admired Alexis’ brilliance. The Chilean scored twice and provided the assist for Arsenal’s other goal as they overtook bitter rivals Tottenham in fifth place. Every time he touched the ball, the stadium buzzed with anticipation. He is playing like a man who believes he can do anything with the ball at his feet. In the stands sat Thierry Henry, possibly the greatest striker in Arsenal’s history. Off the bench came Mesut Ozil, their most expensive ever signing. Alexis, though, is the king in north London right now. He has scored 18 goals and has nine assists to his name from 30 games in all competitions for his new club. For many foreign arrivals, the first season in England is considered a bedding in period. Not for Alexis, who has already gone some way to paying back the £35 million Arsenal paid to sign him from Barcelona in the summer. Still just 26, he is worth twice that now. The forward has been the best player in the country this season and will only get better. He thrives on having the team built
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