Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez was on top form in this evening's emphatic 5-1 victory over West Ham.
The Chile international helped himself to a second-half hat trick as Arsene Wenger's side swept their London rivals aside.
Sanchez has thrived in a central role this season and exhibited superb technique and finishing ability as he put the Hammers to the sword.
The 27-year-old's final effort was missed by the majority of the crowd given that it arrived with just two minutes left to play and plenty of home fans had already sought an exit.
In Pictures | West Ham vs Arsenal | 03/12/2016
But Sanchez's heroics clearly didn't escape the attention of Gunners teammate Hector Bellerin.
The Spaniard is currently sidelined with an ankle injury - and is aiming to be back in "less than four weeks" - but was quick to pay tribute to Sanchez on social media.
Bellerin is unlikely to have been the only person left open mouthed at Sanchez's exploits.
Bellerin is unlikely to have been the only person left open mouthed at Sanchez's exploits and Wenger hailed the forward after watching his side to climb to second place.
"He’s a fighter and a classy player. You don’t find many players like him. He can always surprise you," the Frenchman told the BBC.
Sanchez has just 18 months left on his current deal at the Emirates Stadium and holds all the aces with negotiations over an extension ongoing.
