Alexis Sanchez’s 12th goal of the season seemed to have rewarded Arsenal’s second-half improvement and put them on track for a top-four spot.
But Arsene Wenger’s men were shocked again just five days after their Champions League collapse against Anderlecht when they led 3-0 only to be pulled back to 3-3 at the Emirates Stadium
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Arsene Wenger’s team had failed to collect a Premier League win on their own turf since the opening day against Crystal Palace and they appeared set for another afternoon of frustration against the bottom side in the division
Chile forward, Sanchez, seized on two defensive errors to take his tally to eight goals in 15 appearances for the Gunners since his $50.4 million (37.6 million euros) pre-season transfer from Barcelona.
Elsewhere, Sunderland lost 1-2 to Stoke, despite United States striker Jozy Altidore giving it the lead after 16 minutes
A single first half goal from Alexis Sánchez was enough for the Gunners to take victory after they were held to a goalless draw in the reverse fixture in Istanbul last week
Sanchez will improve Arsenal’s attacking options, which already include Mesut Ozil, Santi Cazorla, Lukas Podolski, Olivier Giroud, and Theo Walcott
The 25-year-old was also chased by Italian giants, Juventus, and 2013/14 English Premier League runners-up, Liverpool, but it is understood that he chose a move to the Emirates as the Gunners aim to build on their 2014 FA Cup triumph
Reports have it that a deal has now been agreed between the two clubs, believed to be worth around £30 million, for the 25-year-old, who could be unveiled on Thursday once all the formalities are complete