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Arsenal star is best in the Premier League - Manchester United defender Matteo Darmian
ALEXIS SANCHEZ is the best player in the Premier League, according to Manchester United defender Matteo Darmian.
Alexis Sanchez is the best in the Premier League, says Matteo Darmian
Alexis Sanchez has been in stunning form this season for Arsenal since moving into a more central attacking role.
The Chile international is now the Gunners' first-choice striker and has scored 12 league goals this season.
And according to Manchester United defender Matteo Darmian, the 28-year-old is the best player in the Premier League.
Matteo Darmian says Alexis Sanchez was his toughest opponent
.@DarmianOfficial picks the @PremierLeague's best young player and names his toughest opponent... #MUFC https://t.co/Wm8MkOW4tH
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) December 20, 2016
When asked who his toughest opponent this season was, Darmian said: "Every team have a lot of good players.
“But I think maybe Alexis Sanchez – he is one of the best in the Premier League.”
Darmian and Sanchez went head-to-head last month as Arsenal snatched a late equaliser to draw 1-1 at Old Trafford.
Olivier Giroud was the goalscorer that day, stealing a point with an 89th minute header.
However, Sanchez has been the main provider of goals for the Gunners this season, with 14 to his name in all competitions.
The Chilean has scored 56 goals and provided 35 assists in 116 appearances for Arsenal since signing from Barcelona in 2014.