Alexis Sanchez moved to 17 goals for the season when he scored twice as Arsenal beat relegation-threatened Hull in controversial circumstances in the Premier League.
The hosts had been on top when the ball came off forward Sanchez’s hand and ended up in the net on 34 minutes. He added a penalty in injury-time which was awarded after Sam Clucas was sent off for handball from Lucas Perez’s header.
Arsenal Had other chances when Hector Bellerin and Sanchez both failed to hit the target and Mesut Ozil volleyed over the crossbar for Arsenal.
Hull battled well and competed well in periods with their best chance falling to striker Oumar Niasse had Hull’s best chances – his header and low strike forced Petr Cech into sharp saves – while Adama Diomande nodded over late on.
Reports
Alexis Sánchez hands Arsenal and Arsène Wenger respite against Hull. The Guardian
Arsenal FC vs. Hull City Stats and Highlights
Social Media
https://twitter.com/MikePuplett/status/830421077973151744
Sanchez has featured in 6 goals in 3 #PL games v Hull (5 goals, 1 assist)
Will the @Arsenal man fire today? https://t.co/A8tTCcCyPS #ARSHUL pic.twitter.com/KmyLvKIgGY
— Premier League (@premierleague) February 11, 2017
