2015 Arsenal Home – Alexis Sanchez #17

The 2014/15 season marked a strong and progressive chapter for Arsenal Football Club under Arsène Wenger, highlighted by stylish football, attacking dominance, and the emergence of Alexis Sánchez as a new superstar at the Emirates.

• Premier League:

  • Arsenal finished 3rd, securing automatic Champions League qualification with 75 points.

  • The Gunners played some of the league’s best attacking football, led by Alexis, Giroud, and Özil.

• FA Cup:

  • Winners, defeating Aston Villa 4–0 in the final — Arsenal’s 12th FA Cup title, setting a new record.

  • Alexis scored one of the best goals in FA Cup Final history, a 30-yard screamer at Wembley.

• UEFA Champions League:

  • Eliminated in the Round of 16 by Monaco on away goals (3–3 aggregate).

• Community Shield:

  • Winners, defeating Manchester City 3–0, with Alexis instrumental in the buildup play.

• Key Storyline:

  • The season was defined by Alexis Sánchez’s sensational debut, Mesut Özil’s creativity, and the steady leadership of players like Cazorla, Mertesacker, and Coquelin.

  • Arsenal played fluid, high-tempo football that re-established them among England’s elite.

• Kit:
  The 2014/15 Arsenal home jersey, produced by Puma, was the club’s first with the brand after decades with Nike. It featured the traditional red body and white sleeves, accented by bold red shoulders and a modern, athletic fit — symbolizing the start of a new era in Arsenal’s design identity.

2. Player’s Impact – Alexis Sánchez (2014/15)

Alexis Sánchez, signed from Barcelona in July 2014 for £35 million, was Arsenal’s standout performer and one of Europe’s best players that season.

• Appearances: 52 in all competitions.

• Statistics: 25 goals and 12 assists.

• Key Moments:

  • Scored on his home debut vs. Beşiktaş in the Champions League qualifier.

  • Netted crucial Premier League goals vs. Liverpool, Manchester City, and Stoke.

  • Produced a Man of the Match display in the FA Cup Final, scoring a spectacular long-range goal and assisting another.

• Role: Deployed mainly on the left wing but also as a second striker, Alexis combined relentless work rate with flair, pace, and lethal finishing.

• Awards:

  • Arsenal Player of the Season (2014/15)

  • PFA Team of the Year selection

  • Shortlisted for PFA Player of the Year

• Legacy:
  Alexis’s debut season instantly made him a fan favorite and one of the Premier League’s most exciting imports. His mix of energy, creativity, and determination redefined Arsenal’s attack.

3. Full Squad List – Arsenal 2014/15

Manager: Arsène Wenger

Goalkeepers:

• Wojciech Szczęsny

• David Ospina

• Emiliano Martínez

Defenders:

• Per Mertesacker (Captain)

• Laurent Koscielny

• Nacho Monreal

• Héctor Bellerín

• Kieran Gibbs

• Calum Chambers

• Mathieu Debuchy

• Gabriel Paulista

Midfielders:

• Santi Cazorla

• Mesut Özil

• Aaron Ramsey

• Francis Coquelin

• Jack Wilshere

• Mikel Arteta

• Tomáš Rosický

• Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

Forwards:

• Alexis Sánchez

• Olivier Giroud

• Danny Welbeck

• Theo Walcott

• Joel Campbell

• Yaya Sanogo (loaned in January)