Alexis Sanchez might have added another ‘0’ to the weekly wage amount he’ll be offered this year, simply for a moment that was really rather special.
The Chilean kept Arsenal’s title challenge alive thanks to a 98th minute panenka penalty, which saw Arsenal snatch all of the points from Burnley.
It was a game that on reflection should’ve been a walk in the park for Wenger’s men, but two late decisions from Jon Moss saw the Emirates Stadium erupt into a sea of noise.
As you can imagine, Twitter went equally mental when Alexis tucked home the winner, and we’ve sorted through some of the best responses! Enjoy…
Only Alexis Sanchez would panenka a 97th minute penalty. Such supreme confidence and arrogance. Closest we’ll ever get to Thierry Henry.
— ARSENAL (@Artekkers) January 22, 2017
That special moment. And he even scored a PANENKA. Alexis Sanchez Baby. 3 points. #arsbur #COYG pic.twitter.com/VRJK2QUc0D
— Dr. Kelechi Anyikude (@KcKelani) January 22, 2017
Imagine the audacity of doing the panenka in the 96th min to win AND the winning penalty in the Copa in your own country. Alexis Sanchez FC.
— H. (@AssistingOzil) January 22, 2017
Who the fuck paneka’s a 97th min penalty
— Ö (@OliPriceBates) January 22, 2017
He wasn’t even looking at the ball ffs. The man is a genius. pic.twitter.com/1JpvH5hirA
— curt (@Curt_goff) January 22, 2017
HOW CAN MAN HAVE NERVE TO PANENKA IT, AT THAT INTENSITY OF MATCH. HERO @Alexis_Sanchez
— TheDigitalArmoury (@TheGunnersWay) January 22, 2017
Wish I had as much confidence as Alexis Sanchez when taking a penalty in the 96th minute of a must win and then to do a Panenka.
— Tom Gordon (@GoonerGordo) January 22, 2017
Alexis Sanchez, panenka à la 96éme à 1-1 pic.twitter.com/wj4rEAzJqK
— ? (@alxslf) January 22, 2017
Panenka kick by Alexis to win it in the final minute for Arsenal. What a man. He is a fighter, a winner. Cold blooded warrior. pic.twitter.com/6YHQacfdZl
— Sir Jenkinson (@theEpicGooner) January 23, 2017
Alexis scores in 97th minute with a panenka past the goalkeeper pic.twitter.com/N3tEFM8chd
— Poorly Drawn Arsenal (@cantdrawarsenal) January 23, 2017
To have the ability to score a Panenka to win Copa America and potentially a very decisive game is unreal. Arsenal don’t deserve Sánchez.
— Liam Canning (@LiamPaulCanning) January 22, 2017
Half the crowd too nervous to watch and this guy pulls out a bloody panenka. What a hero. Never leave @Alexis_Sanchez. #afc #COYG pic.twitter.com/zrpYRK2fUY
— Vir S-M (@vazzasm) January 22, 2017
A panenka penalty in the 97th minute to win the game before running to celebrate in front of a banner of his dogs.I love this football club.
— S (@attwood10) January 22, 2017
Alexis’ panenka from the crowd’s view pic.twitter.com/5c1s1mrFGW
— WengerBall (@ArseneStyle) January 22, 2017
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