The signing of Alexis Sanchez is looking better and better…
Arsenal’s new signing Alexis Sanchez is in the top five for the most goals and assists for club and country in 2014.
He rivals superstars Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Gareth Bale going into the final two months of the year.
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With the Gunners currently relying heavily on the Chilean to get them results in both the league and cup competitions, Gooners will be hoping that he can carry on this amazing form and rival these top footballers for the rest of the season.
Here are the top five players for goals and assists in 2014:
5) Gareth Bale, Real Madrid and Wales, 39 goals and assists
Despite playing less games than the rest due to injury and Wales not being in the World Cup, Gareth Bale still manages to make it in to the top five.
4) Alexis Sanchez, FC Barcelona, Arsenal and Chile, 44 goals and assists
The Chilean has had a great year so far, finishing off his Barcelona career in great form, and then carrying that in to the World Cup and new club Arsenal.
3) Karim Benzema, Real Madrid and France, 49 goals and assists
The forward has also had a brilliant year, cementing his place in a Madrid side that has won the Champions League and spent masses on transfers. No mean feat.
2) Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid, 63 goals and assists
Ronaldo’s amazing start to the season has meant that he has kept up with rival Lionel Messi so far. He already has over 20 goals this season.
1) Lionel Messi, FC Barcelona, 66 goals and assists
Despite some reports of his demise, the Argentine is still leading the way in terms of end product. He also won the Golden Ball at the World Cup.