Alexis Sanchez fires Arsenal past West Brom and up to third in the Premier League — in pictures

West Brom’s Jonas Olsson and Arsenal’s Olivier Giroud in action. Eddie Keogh / Reuters

Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez celebrates scoring the second goal with teammates. Eddie Keogh / Reuters

Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez scores the second goal with a free kick. Paul Childs / Reuters

Arsenal’s Olivier Giroud and West Brom’s Claudio Yacob in action. Paul Childs / Reuters

General view of empty seats as Arsenal fans display banners in protest against manager Arsene Wenger. Paul Childs / Reuters

Arsenal’s Alex Iwobi and West Brom’s Craig Dawson in action. Eddie Keogh / Reuters

Arsenal’s Mesut Ozil lies on the pitch. Eddie Keogh / Reuters

General view of empty seats during the match. Eddie Keogh / Reuters

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger with assistant manager Steve Bould. Paul Childs / Reuters

Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates. Paul Childs / Reuters

Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez celebrates scoring their first goal. Paul Childs / Reuters

Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez celebrates scoring their first goal. Paul Childs / Reuters

West Brom midfielder Darren Fletcher, left, battles with Arsenal defender Nacho Monreal. Glyn Kirk / AFP

Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez, centre, and West Brom’s Sandro in action. Sean Dempsey / EPA

The best photos from the Emirates Stadium on Thursday night as two goals from Alexis Sanchez secured victory over West Bromwich Albion and moved Arsenal up to third in the Premier League table.

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