Alexis Sanchez’s hat-trick at the King Power Stadium left the Gunners just three points behind new Barclays Premier League leaders Manchester United.
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He’s since scored 2 more Premier League hat tricks, a memorable one in Arsenal’s 7-3 victory over Newcastle in 2012 and his third coming against West Brom on the final day of last season.
He said: “I think he is”.
A dynamic display going forward against Aston Villa from the Spanish wing-back, who has excelled since winning a recall. He is a top quality player and even when he is not scoring goals he works so hard for us.
The German-born Ghanaian will be back with his team-mates to prepare for restoration as they travel to Norwich City next weekend.
That came in May 2014, just before Van Gaal’s appointment at United, as they narrowly avoided relegation and manager Dick Advocaat knows his side needs to improve if they are to avoid that fate this time.
Vardy showed he is willing to play through pain last season when he received injections on a foot problem to help orchastrate Leicester’s great escape.
‘At the back end of season I damaged my plantar fascia in my foot which affects my sprinting, ‘ he said.
“Sanchez is fantastic. I’ve known him since when he played in Italy and when he plays at this level he is an incredible player and can do everything”.
Ten minutes before the break he turned the ball home from close range after Hector Bellerin found him on the break from the right.
“We need to make sure we have a good performance at home especially and make a statement in the Champions League”.
And Ranieri refused to be downbeat following the Foxes’ first defeat of the season.
Three Arsenal stars have joined players from Liverpool and Tottenham in this weeks WhoScored Premier League Team of the Week.
“They showed the maximum character”. Ramires came off the bench to score a spectacular goal and change the game at Newcastle.
“He charges all of his team-mates because when you see your striker go to press everybody feels good”.
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Oxlade-Chamberlain is a huge admirer of the 26-year-old and says he sets the bar high for the rest of his Arsenal team-mates.
