Tag: Alexis Sanchez

Alexis Sanchez played for Arsenal Football Club. The Chilean forward joined Arsenal from Barcelona in 2014 for £31.7m. Sanchez left Arsenal for Manchester United in 2018 in a swap deal for Henrikh Mkhitaryan. In total, he made 166 appearances for Arsenal and scored 80 goals. The Copa America Winner wore the number 17 and number 7 shirts for Arsenal. He was born on December 19, 1988. Alexis currently plays for Inter Milan.

No threat without him and 6 other things Arsenal’s abject performance at Tottenham taught...

After Arsenal's 1-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley, let's look at seven things we learned from the match.

‘I never lie’ says Alexis Sanchez as Wenger admits Manchester City regret

Arsene Wenger says the uncertainty around Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Özil made things really difficult for the team this season, and thinks Arsenal should have ended it earlier.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Jack Wilshere of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on January 3, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Wilshere close to agreeing contract extension

Jack Wilshere is close to agreeing a contract extension, according to reports.

Daily Star show little interest in Alexis Sanchez’s guilty plea and suspended sentence

Alexis Sanchez accepted a suspended 16-month prison sentence this week and the Daily Star found it hardly worth a mention.

From Spain: Alexis Sanchez given non-custodial prison sentence for tax evasion

Alexis Sanchez has accepted a non-custodial prison sentence for defrauding £888,620 according to Estadio Deportivo.
Aaron Ramsey, Hattrick hero v Everton

Ramsey hattrick claims another Premier League record for Arsenal and cements another

After Aaron Ramsey's treble at the weekend more Arsenal players have scored a Premier League hat-trick than any other club in the competition's history.

Aubameyang is a troublemaker, Alexis is a ‘professional’: But only one downed tools

Ever since Alexis Sanchez's move to Manchester City fell through in the summer, people have practically been insisting that the Chilean is one of the most professional footballers to ever play the sport, so why is Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang viewed as the opposite?
Granit Xhaka of Arsenal (C) celebrates as he scores their second goal with team mates Hector Bellerin and Alexandre Lacazette during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Liverpool at Emirates Stadium on December 22, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Xhaka: Everything’s gone quiet now, we can focus

Granit Xhaka says the team can finally focus on football, after all the speculation in recent months, but was that really the problem for the Gunners?

Wenger hints Alexis is earning even more than mega salary reported

Arsene Wenger has suggested that Alexis Sanchez is earning more at Manchester United than what's been reported.

Ozil tipped to become Arsenal leader as Wenger aims dig at Alexis’ ‘big’ demands

Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Alexis Sanchez's wage demands were too high for Arsenal to pay, which proves how badly the Gunners wanted Mesut Ozil to sign a new deal.

Arsenal slash calendar price, S*n call it ‘disastrous’

Arsenal have halved their 2018 calendar price and this is apparently to do with the Gunners selling players.

Arsenal fans laugh at Alexis Sanchez as he loses to Spurs

On Wednesday night, Alexis Sanchez made his second start for Manchester United and managed to lose 2-0 to Spurs.

3 in and 13 out: Arsenal’s January transfer dealings tell a huge story

Arsenal signed three players and let 13 leave in its busiest January transfer window for years.

Transfer window recap: Ins, outs and loans so far, and what to expect

For a January transfer window, Arsenal have been extremely busy this month. We've rounded up all the news as it stands, in case you missed any of it.

‘This is worse than Alexis to United’: Arsenal fans spitting feathers over Giroud’s potential...

Arsenal fans are absolutely livid that Arsenal could be about to sell Olivier Giroud to Chelsea.
Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 132: Budget Egyptian Gilberto

In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew and Paul talk tactics, transfers and being Carabao Cup final-bound.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 29: Olivier Giroud of Arsenal celebrates with teammates Theo Walcott and Sead Kolainac after scoring 4-2 during the pre-season friendly match between Arsenal v SL Benfica during the Emirates Cup at Emirates Stadium on July 29, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Linnea Rheborg/Getty Images)

Mkhi’s first match, ‘Swanselona’ & Ozil contract talk: 12 things Arsenal fans should expect...

Arsenal face Swansea City on Tuesday, and with the squad rapidly changing many of us are expecting it to be an interesting match... for good and bad reasons.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Mesut Ozil of Arsenal warms up prior to the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on January 3, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Ozil still stalling on contracts talks 12 months later

Twelve months ago, Mesut Özil said he was waiting for a decision on Arsene Wenger's future before signing a contract. A year later, why are extension talks still stalling?

2 strikers to 2 rivals in 1 week: No top 6 side would do...

Arsenal could lose Olivier Giroud to Chelsea a week after Alexis Sanchez joined Manchester United. Would any other top-six club sell two top strikers to two rivals in the same window?
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in action during a Borussia Dortmund training session, ahead of the UEFA Champions League Group D match against Arsenal, at Emirates Stadium on November 25, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)

Aubameyang can replace the goals of Alexis and Walcott

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will add the final-third quality that has been lost with the departures of Alexis Sanchez and Theo Walcott.

Jose Mourinho insults Mkhitaryan insinuating he’s worth nothing

Jose Mourinho has insulted Henrikh Mkhitaryan by insinuating the 28-year-old is worth nothing.

Jose Mourinho gives surprising answer when challenged about Arsenal’s role in Alexis drug-test miss

Jose Mourinho has managed to shock everyone by bringing up Arsenal and not looking visibly nauseated.

Compared: Wenger’s quotes about Ozil v Alexis hint at great news for Arsenal faithful

Arsene Wenger has given another update on Mesut Ozil's potential new contract with Arsenal and admits that while a deal is too far away for him to be optimistic, it'll hopefully happen 'soon'.

Keown: Arsenal have been handed a pot of gold

Arsenal legend Martin Keown reckons the Gunners have signed a brilliant player in Henrikh Mkhitaryan and has tipped Arsene Wenger to get the best out of the playmaker now he's in north London.

‘Ban him!’ Arsenal fans react hilariously to Alexis’ ‘drug storm’

Alexis Sanchez allegedly missed a drugs test at Arsenal on Monday, which means that either the club or player may be punished.

Arsenal, Manchester United or the player? Who’s in trouble over Alexis’ missed drugs test

Alexis Sanchez allegedly missed a drugs test on Monday while completing his move to Manchester United, according to reports.

Elneny sticks knife into Alexis Sanchez as team’s feelings become clear

Just in case you didn't believe reports that Alexis Sanchez frustrated his teammates with his poor attitude behind-the-scenes at Arsenal, Mohamed Elneny's dig at him on Twitter should convince you.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 05: Jose Mourinho, Manager of Manchester United looks on during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Manchester United and Derby County at Old Trafford on January 5, 2018 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

He wanted to leave Arsenal: Jose Mourinho explains why Alexis is getting huge salary

Jose Mourinho has spoken about Alexis Sanchez's desire to leave Arsenal and his lucrative new salary.

Back on! Arsenal ready to buy player who wants move with money they didn’t...

Arsenal's move for Cristian Pavon is back-on after supposedly receiving a £61m windfall from Alexis Sanchez's move to Manchester United, according to reports.

Wenger: Uncertainty has gone after Alexis departure

Arsene Wenger feels there's greater clarity in the squad now that Alexis Sanchez has joined Manchester United.

Shots, dribbles, chance-creation: Alexis Sanchez and Henrikh Mkhitaryan go head-to-head

After Arsenal and Manchester United completed their Alexis Sanchez-Henrikh Mkhitaryan swap-deal, we looked at how the two players compare this season.

‘Leaving the club was a personal decision’ – Alexis Sanchez clears up Thierry Henry...

Alexis Sanchez took to Twitter to clear up a misunderstanding caused by his farewell message to Arsenal, with Thierry Henry blamed for convincing him to join Manchester United.
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 09: Former footballer Ian Wright speaks for the BT Sports prior to the Barclays Premier League match between West Ham United and Arsenal at the Boleyn Ground on April 9, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

‘This will shake up the transfer system’ – Ian Wright on Alexis Sanchez’s ‘ground-breaking’...

In the age of astronomical transfer fees, Arsenal legend Ian Wright believes swap deals like Alexis Sanchez and Henrikh Mkhitaryan's will become the norm, along with massive wages.

Mkhitaryan and Alexis find the clubs that suit their personalties

Sometimes it’s hard to be an Arsenal fan. Who am I trying to kid, most of the time it’s f**king awful, but some times are worse than others.

7 Aubameyang scandals: Are Arsenal shipping out a man-baby for trouble-maker?

Although most Arsenal fans are excited at the prospect of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang signing for the club, there are many wary of his Borussia Dortmund antics.

Embarrassing statistic highlights how few players are committing their futures to Arsenal

Apart from Calum Chambers in October, the last person at Arsenal to sign a new contract was Arsene Wenger. Chambers is the only player in 12 months to put pen to paper.

Did Alexis Sanchez lie when naming his supported club as a child?

After his move to Manchester United, Alexis Sanchez claimed he wanted to play for the club ever since he was a child. There has been evidence to support and condemn the statement.
Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 131: We found Henrikh in a hopeless place

In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew and Anita are happier than we’ve come to expect from people insane enough to follow the Arsenal.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Alexis Sanchez of Arsenal warms up prior to the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on January 3, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Wenger: Alexis was ready to play against Palace until the night before

Arsene Wenger admits Alexis Sanchez came with the Arsenal team to the hotel the night before Crystal Palace, but left after the club agreed the Henrikh Mkhitaryan swap deal.

Wenger aims money-jibe at Alexis’ after Man Utd move

Arsenal have officially waved goodbye to Alexis Sanchez, and Arsene Wenger couldn't help but have a dig at the 29-year-old's 'great contract' at Manchester United in Tuesday's presser.