The former Barcelona star has made a lightning start in North London
Alexis Sanchez has made a great start to his Arsenal career, scoring important goals and lots of them – but how does the World Cup star’s record match up to some of the Gunners’ top strikers?
Here’s how long it took some of the North London club’s best strikers to get to ten goals. If he manages to keep up with this lot then he will be a great signing…
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10) Olivier Giroud, 31 games
The Frenchman’s goalscoring record has been criticised at times, but he adds a lot to the team through his buildup play.
9) Thierry Henry, 28 games
Arsenal’s all time top scorer took a while to get going, but this was mainly because he started off his career playing on the wing.
8) Dennis Bergkamp, 26 games
One of the most talented players to have ever pulled on the Gunners jersey, the Dutchman wasn’t in the team for just his goals.
7) Lukas Podolski, 26 games
The German international has a great goals to minutes ratio for the North London club.
6) Jose Antonio Reyes, 26 games
Now back at his original club Sevilla, the Spaniard played for the Gunners for three seasons.
5) Nwankwo Kanu, 24 games
Still well loved at the Emirates, the Nigerian scored 43 goals in 197 appearances for Arsenal.
4) Marouane Chamakh, 21 games
Now at Crystal Palace and the butt of many jokes, Chamakh actually made an impressive start to his time in the Premier League.
3) Eduardo da Silva, 19 games
Before his horrific leg break Eduardo had made a great start to his time at the Emirates. He is now at Flamengo in Brazil.
2) Alexis Sanchez, 16 games
The Chilean has settled in to the Premier league brilliantly, and looks to be a great signing by Arsene Wenger.
1) Ian Wright, 12 games
Famously only turned professional just before his 22nd birthday, the former Crystal Palace man was one of Arsenal’s greatest ever strikers.