Arsenal's Europa League encounter with Cologne finally got underway an hour late on.Thursdaydespite police dealing with “disorder” at the Emirates Stadium as German fans occupied home sections of the ground.Sanchez has cut a frustrated figure this season having seen a reported move to Manchester City fall through, but his moment of quality proved decisive on a bizarre Thursday night at the Emirates Stadium.
The game began amid swirling controversy, having been put back 60 minutes after a reported 20,000 Cologne fans descended on London despite only 3,000 tickets being available.But after heading to the half-time break down 1-0 thanks to a brilliant finish from 35 metres out from Jhon Andres Cordoba, punishing David Ospina for a clearance that saw him stranded off his line, Arsene Wenger’s side rallied in the second term in a game rife with wonderful goals.Substitute Sead Kolasinac thumped home a volley to draw proceedings level, before Alexis Sanchez produced a moment of sheer magic to remind the home faithful he will still produce the goods despite wanting away in the summer transfer window.with a 3-1 over Cologne The Chilean, who had a sluggish first half, cut in from the near touchline and somehow curled an unstoppable shot into the far corner.Hector Bellerin put the game beyond doubt, finishing a sharp move that involved Kolasinac, Walcott, and Jack Wilshere, back in an Arsenal shirt.
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