3 reasons why Arsenal will win the 2016/17 Premier League title

Striking options

Alexis Sanchez’s move to the more advanced role hasn’t just got the best out of him, it’s also got the best out of Theo Walcott and Mesut Ozil.

England international Walcott has been able to use his pace to get in behind defences more readily with Sanchez ahead of him, and German World Cup winner Ozil always knows that he’s got someone agile and tricky in front of him to play a pass.

It means that Arsenal have been quicker in their attacking play this season, and also means that the likes of Alex Iwobi and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are able to use their pace to the greater benefit of the side.

Playing Sanchez upfront also reduces the pressure on Olivier Giroud.

The Frenchman has always been a decent Premier League striker, but misses one too many chances and has never quite been as prolific as the likes of Sergio Aguero, Harry Kane, and Diego Costa.

What Giroud does provide however is another option for the Gunners if needed, as was proven against Sunderland the other week, as they can go more direct with his greater presence upfront.

All in all, Wenger has many options at his disposal and, by having Sanchez up top, he seems able to get the best out of what he’s got.