An inspired Alexis Sanchez took his
goal tally for the season to 18 as
Arsenal comfortably defeated Stoke
City to move within touching distance
of the Premier League’s top four.

Laurent Koscielny headed the Gunners
in front on six minutes when he rose
unmarked to meet an Alexis cross, and
the Chilean then beat Asmir Begovic at
his near post to double the hosts’ lead
on 33 minutes.

Stoke never looked likely to mount a
comeback and Alexis claimed his
second of the match when a low free-
kick found its way over the line with
help from the post and a hapless
Begovic.